2 years of Early Access and removal from Steam instead of release: the Japanese Undertale counterpart about Ketchup and Mayonnaise will never get a full version

Early Access allows developers to showcase a game early and gradually refine it. Far from everyone manages to reach release, and Tatarabani bids farewell to players.

A couple of years ago, a solo developer launched the project ケチャップandマヨネーズ (or Ketchup and Mayonnaise) in Steam Early Access. It is a Japanese game whose spirit strongly resembles Undertale by tobyfox.

Publisher Waku Waku Games recently reminded everyone about Ketchup and Mayonnaise — by publishing a statement from developer Tatarabani, who announced that “due to personal circumstances” they will not be able to bring the project to release. The creator learned from this unfortunate experience and plans to return in the future.

The process of removing Ketchup and Mayonnaise from sale is expected to start in early 2025:

“For those who have already purchased the game — the ‘Early Access Version’ will remain in your Steam library, and you will be able to play it even after sales end. The game will remain available for purchase for a little while longer, but please note that there will be no future updates for the ‘Early Access’ version. We will notify you as soon as the sales end date is determined.”

Video: https://youtu.be/vl9pVNXbbTM

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Cover author: Tatarabani, Waku Waku Games. Image source: steamcommunity.com

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Screenshot author: Tatarabani, Waku Waku Games. Image source: store.steampowered.com