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Description

Nippon Marathon 2: Daijoubu is a fast, physical, pick-up and play multiplayer experience where every stumble, dive, and melon toss can turn the tide. Whether you’re chasing victory or just trying to survive the next octopus attack, every race is unpredictable, hilarious, and unforgettable.

Built from the ground up with tighter controls, better graphics, and brand-new mechanics, NM2 delivers the perfect blend of skill, chaos, and couch rivalry.

Features

A New Tour of Japan: Fresh, exaggerated locations inspired by real-world Japanese locations.
Even More Chaos: New obstacles, weapons, physics interactions, and spectacular wipeouts.
Solo Play Support: Configurable bots allow solo players to experience the marathon without having to rely on meat-based friends.
Fruit‑Flinging Mayhem: More throwable produce than ever, each with its own chaotic impact.
Expanded Cast: Starting with the egg-obsessed Mr BREAKFAST, Nippon Marathon 2: Daijoubu’s roster is set to hatch countless surprises over the course of development.
Create A Contestant: Craft the weirdest racer your imagination can handle.
Multiplayer Mayhem: Compete with friends locally or via Remote Play Together while the team works on its official ranked and casual online modes.
Epic Soundtrack: An electrifying score that sets the stage for each unique marathon.

Features

Factsheet

Developer

Onion Soup Interactive

London, United Kingdom

Release Date

17 April 2026

Price

$ 9.99

Platforms

Steam Early Access

Steam Page:

https://store.steampowered.com/app/3358880/Nippon_Marathon_2_Daijoubu/

Steam Demo Page:

https://store.steampowered.com/app/3751580/Nippon_Marathon_2_Daijoubu_Demo/

Social Media

Press Contact

amymadin(a)onionsoupinteractive.com

Media Files

Full Resolution versions:

Download (.zip)

Google Drive Folder

Summary

Cause chaos across Japan as you race through bizarre, physics‑driven obstacle courses. Hurl fruit, dodge hazards, and outsmart rivals in a competitive party racer that tests both your reflexes and friendships!

Summary

Early Access Roadmap

Nippon Marathon 2: Daijoubu will expand significantly throughout Early Access. The planned 1.0 release includes:

Online ranked & casual multiplayer
6 additional stages (9 total)
6 additional main characters (10 total)
At least 2 party games
A new take on Story Mode
A major expansion of character creator items
Collectibles and full Steam Achievements
Additional language support

Community feedback will help shape priorities and balance as development continues.

Early Access Roadmap

Video

Videos

CAUSE CHAOS ACROSS JAPAN! | Nippon Marathon 2: Daijoubu (Official Early Access Trailer)

Screenshots

Full Resolution versions: Download (.zip) / Google Drive Folder

GIFs
Full Resolution versions: Download (.zip) / Google Drive Folder

GIFs

Key Art

Key Art
Full Resolution versions: Download (.zip) / Google Drive Folder

About Onion Soup Interactive

Onion Soup Interactive is a UK‑based indie studio known for creating colourful, character‑driven games with a distinctly chaotic charm. With a focus on bizarre humour and community‑driven fun, the studio continues to carve out its own wonderfully weird corner of the gaming world.

Credits and Contact

Credits

Andy Madin

He/Him

Director / Designer / Producer

Creative and passionate, he’s the mastermind behind Onion Soup’s weird and innovative creations. Drawing from a background in using game mechanics to support disabled students in universities and designing halo mods, his ideas are as diverse as they are inventive.

Amy Madin

She/Her

Director / Artist / Community Manager

Analytical and imaginative, she designs fun social media campaigns and game assets. Her love for fashion adds a unique touch to in-game characters, while her different life experiences bring a fresh perspective into game design. Has a love-hate relationship with Photoshop.