Thank you for using TyranoBuilder.
We’re excited to announce a major update to the software.

【Important】
This update introduces significant changes, and as such, it will initially be released as a beta version.
Projects created with previous versions (V2.x) will attempt to convert and run on V3.x, but we cannot guarantee full compatibility with all projects.

Please make sure to back up your project before updating.

If your previous projects do not function properly in V3.0, we kindly ask you to continue using the older version.


Until the official release, this update must be applied manually.
In your Steam Library, right-click on "TyranoBuilder Visual Novel Studio," then go to the gear icon → Properties → Betas, and select "v3,00beta".

After that, restart TyranoBuilder to use the latest version.

If the new version does not work correctly, you can revert to a previous version from this same menu.


Here are the major new features included in this update:

TyranoBuilder now uses TyranoScript V6, replacing the older V5 version.

This brings a significant increase in available features, improved middleware performance, faster execution, and greater stability.

Previously, some of the newest TyranoScript tags were not available in TyranoBuilder — that’s now resolved.

We've added several new "Themes" that allow you to completely change the system UI of your game with just a few clicks.




You can now play retro-style "popopo" sound effects in sync with message text.

■ Demo: https://tyrano.jp/demogame/popopo/

You can assign different sounds to each character or freely change the sound at any point.

It’s easy to set up — just drag and drop the "Popopo Sound" component from the "Message" category into your timeline.

Previously, choice buttons had to be positioned manually.
Now, they can be automatically arranged without setting coordinates each time.




You can now play your games using only a gamepad or keyboard.

For example, players can use arrow keys to navigate choice buttons and press Enter to select — no mouse required.

This setting can be enabled under Game Config → "Keyboard & Mouse" → "Controls" tab.


If you're developing for an international audience, TyranoBuilder now offers robust translation tools:

Auto-detection and extraction of translatable text

Language switching in a single build

Auto-detection of player’s system language

Exporting translatable content to CSV (for editing in Excel or other tools)

You can seamlessly convert between multiple languages, such as:

• Japanese → English
  
• Japanese → Chinese
  
• English → Japanese
  
• English → Chinese

A new feature highlights the currently speaking character by zooming in or applying focus effects.




You now have full control over the cursor:

Change the cursor at any point in the game

Adjust cursor hitboxes for precise interactions

Automatically hide the cursor after inactivity

Show click or tap effects during interactions


Previously, each expression variation required a separate image file.
Now you can use modular character parts to create expressions dynamically.

For example:
With 3 outfits, 5 expressions, and 5 hairstyles — you’d traditionally need 75 images.
With the new system, you only need 13 parts, reducing file size and improving performance.



This system can also be used for dress-up and still image variations.


You can now easily animate characters by cycling through prepared image frames.

This works not just for blinking or talking, but for animating any character parts.



Lip-syncing can also be triggered automatically during conversations.


An English version of "TyranoStudio" — a powerful tool for developing TyranoScript — is coming soon.

It will be released on both Steam and our official website.



TyranoStudio allows for advanced functionality that may be harder to achieve in TyranoBuilder alone.
You can also use it alongside TyranoBuilder to expand your creative possibilities.


We’ve launched an official English account to share the latest updates and info.
Please feel free to follow us!

https://x.com/tyranovn

Thank you for using Tyrano Builder.

This time, to further enhance the functionality and convenience of game development, we started offering DLC feature in Tyranno Builder.

And also we plan to collaborate with various creators to expand our lineup of materials and plug-ins for games in the future.

As a first step,

Tyrano Builder - Visual Novel GUI Pack #1 [kopanda UI]

was released for sale.






This is a set of UI materials specialized for novel games.

A quick theme changer plugin for Tyrano Builder (for 1280x720px) is also included for easy replacement around the system design.

Rasterized psd files are included for editing, so you can modify the material to suit your game.
It can be used outside of Tyrano Builder.

We hope you will make use of it.

Note: Requires V204, the latest version of Tyrano Builder.

Tyrano Builder has been updated to v204.
The following is an introduction of the newly added features.

Note: This announcement includes changes to v203 and v204.


Cartoon speech bubbles can now be available in conversational scenes.

It can automatically identify the character who is currently speaking and display a speech bubble.
Detailed customization such as color and shape is also supported.




Next icons can now be set for each theme in the batch conversion function around UI.


Since Tyrano Builder V2, it has more advanced features such as volume control and seamless looping on smartphones and tablets.

However, there may be a slight lag before playback.
If you want to play BGM and SE without delay, check the following box.

Please note that HTML5 audio has some limitations, such as volume control not working on smartphones and other devices.


Previously, the position of the component in the left area was fixed.
With the newly added favorites deck feature, the placement can be customized.



Select the component you want to add to favorites and right-click -> "Add to Favorites".



You can put any name you like on your favorites.
It will be added to the left area. Then you can use it just like a normal component.
In addition, multiple components can be registered in favorites at the same time.



In this example image, three components were added to the timeline at once by using the favorites component.


You can delete or hide favorites that you no longer use.
Click on Manage Components in the upper right corner of the screen.

You can rename or delete from favorites management tag.






Seems to be easy to use with its calm atmosphere.





Updated embedded Tyranno scripts.
Bug fixes and stability improvements.

Dear Customer,

I'm Hiroshi Nagatani,
a programmer based in Japan and the developer of TyranoBuilder.

First of all, I would like to express my deepest gratitude to NyuMedia for their efforts in overseas expansion of our software.

However, as recently announced, we are in the process of transitioning to a new management structure following the cessation of NyuMedia's activity.

From now on, STRIKEWORKS, the developer of TyranoBuilder, will directly operate overseas business.

【What we work on under the new structure】
・Localize updated Japanese version to English version in a short space of time.
・Renew our English website and strive to improve clarity.
・Enhance functionality by proactively localizing plug-ins and information available in Japan.
・Localize TyranoScript information to support advanced development with scripting.
・Localize tools related to Tyrano Script.

Due to the short notice, establishing overseas operations is still in the works.
We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your patience.

We will continue with our efforts so that you can develop your games comfortably.
Thank you for your support. We are hoping a good relation with you in the future.

Sincerely,
Hiroshi Nagatani
Fonder & Management Director,
STRIKEWORKS

Guys, we had a GREAT run.

When we started this company in 2011, our primary goals were to support some truly talented Japanese indie developers, to introduce Japanese indie games to overseas gamers, and contribute to the growth of the Japanese indie gaming scene. 11 years later, it's fair to say that, while we made mistakes and fell short at times, we achieved what we set out to do and we can call this a 'WIN'.

The video games industry has changed a lot since we started out, and the tools, resources, and perspective available to Japanese indie devs have broadened and improved to the point where there isn't much need for a company like ours... and that's GREAT!! We hope to see more Japanese indie games making it overseas under their own steam (no crappy pun intended)!

So the time has come for us to close the curtain on Nyu Media, but PLEASE NOTE that all games and related DLC in our catalog will remain for sale on Steam, with the exception of the Cherry Tree High games, which will be delisted from all platforms after the final day of this year's Steam Summer Sale.

For clarity, here is list of our current titles and what will happen to them from July 1st:

The following titles and related OST, etc. will remain on sale on Steam and publishing responsibilities will transfer as follows:

- ALLTYNEX Second (SITER SKAIN) > SITER SKAIN will become the new publisher
- KAMUI (SITER SKAIN) > SITER SKAIN
- RefleX (SITER SKAIN) > SITER SKAIN
- The Tale of ALLTYNEX > SITER SKAIN
- ETHER VAPOR Remaster (Edelweiss) > PLAYISM
- eXceed - Gun Bullet Children (Upgrade) > Upgrade
- eXceed 2nd - Vampire REX (Upgrade) > Upgrade
- eXceed 3rd - Jade Penetrate Black Package (Upgrade) > Upgrade
- The eXceed Collection (Upgrade) > Upgrade
- Fairy Bloom Freesia (Edelweiss)> XSEED Games
- The Sacred Tears TRUE (AlphaNuts) > WhiteCute
- TyranoBuilder Visual Novel Studio (STRIKEWORKS) > STRIKEWORKS
- Yatagarasu Attack on Cataclysm (PDW HOTAPEN) > PDW HOTAPEN / Circle Edge Corp.

Localized versions of the following titles will be DELISTED* from ALL distributors (including Steam) following the Steam summer sale:

- Cherry Tree High Comedy Club (773)
- Cherry Tree High I! My! Girls! (773)

* So pick up copies while you can!!

On behalf of the past and present members of the Nyu Media team, THANK YOU to all the AWESOME players, press, partners, and others for your support over the years and for making this possible. Please continue to support these games, devs, and the Japanese indie game scene!

Sincerely,

Seon King
Founder & Managing Director,
Nyu Media Limited

After giving it an extra week for good measure, we have moved TyranoBuilder v2.0 from Beta to the Main Branch!

★★ PLEASE NOTE ★★
For those who missed the previous announcements, importing projects made in previous versions can cause compatibility issues. For details and recommendations, please see this post:

https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/345370/view/3079875626295243291

Thank you for all who have reported bugs, etc. We will be following up on these in short order.

Otherwise, this is a major milestone for TyranoBuilder and we hope you enjoy this new version!!

We’ve received many requests over the years for plushies based on the TyranoBuilder mascots, and since last year we've been quietly beavering behind the scenes to make it happen. Now, after months of preparation, we’re pleased to announce the launch of the Tyrano-plushie Kickstarter campaign!

We have prototyped really cute(!) plushies for our two mascot characters and they are ready to go into production if we hit our Kickstarter target. We’ve also prepared designs for four NEW Tyrano mascot characters that will be unveiled and turned into plushies should we hit our stretch goals. Please check out some pics below and at the campaign page!











We’ve made a point of keeping the campaign simple and the prices as low as practically possible, and we hope you like the results. The perks start at start at $36 plus $15 shipping by air, anywhere in the world for one Tyrano-plushie.

Please check out the campaign and support by sharing or backing!! THANK YOU!!

Tyrano-plushie Kickstarter campaign!

THANK YOU to all for your patience! TyranoBuilder v2.0 is now available as a beta version and this will become the main version from August 1st 2021.

PLEASE NOTE!! We are releasing this version initially as a beta due to potential compatibility issues with projects made in v18x. While the front end is mostly unchanged, TyranoBuilder's underlying architecture has been completely overhauled to provide a faster and smoother experience and to add a numerous new features and improvements. Unfortunately, the downside of this upgrade is that projects created in previous versions may run into compatibility issues and fail to run properly when loaded into v2.0.

As such, we do NOT recommend loading projects created in previous versions of TyranoBuilder in v2.0. We recommend that any projects that were created in TyranoBuilder v18x are completed in that version. For new projects, please go ahead and start with v2.0!

For anyone who simply must migrate their project from v18x to v2.0, we have prepared a guide at this page: http://tyranobuilder.com/migrate-from-v18x-to-v2/. Please note: we cannot guarantee that this method will work in all cases.

In your Steam Library, right click on 'TyranoBuilder Visual Novel Studio', then select Properties > Betas and select v2.0 from the dropdown at the top of the window. TyranoBuilder should then automatically download and install the update. If the update does not automatically start, restarting your Steam client should get it moving.

Please see below for an overview of what’s changed and what’s new.

TyranoScript, the scripting language that TyranoBuilder runs upon, is now upgraded to the latest version, v5. V5 changes the architecture from v4 and now runs faster and more stably than ever. From v5, a number of new, advanced features are now available including streaming camera background, QR codes, opening websites, using and manipulating character parts, and using 3D graphics in your projects. For details, see the TyranoScript Tags Reference page.


TyranoBuilder’s Chromium engine is updated from v41 to v78 and packaging for PC has been changed from nw.js to Electron. TyranoBuilder now supports the latest JavaScript syntax; drawing functionality and other features are significantly improved.


TyranoBuilder now supports 3D models and animated created in Live2D 4.x.



12 different types of animation can now be applied to message texts and can be combined within the same text window.


Text animations are set in [Game Settings]>[Font Style]>[Animation].




The corners of the message box can now be set to rounded and freely sized.




Over 240 types of branch buttons are now available. Click on the image below to visit the Branch Buttons Reference page and see the available types.




Global themes that allow you to set the UI for the entire game are now fully localized into English and two new themes have been added: Sea Foam and Shine.

Sea Foam


Shine


Cherry Blossom



More support and tools are included for advanced developers.




This new feature enables real-time monitoring of variable values while previewing projects.




View which components are running in preview and debug modes.



Track and view the TyranoScript that is executing in the background while previewing in real-time.




The below settings are now available when exporting projects for PC:
・Select between 64-bit and 32-bit versions
・Customize the application icon
・File hiding (packaging)

With previous versions of TyranoBuilder, large scale games sometimes encountered issues when packaging and could take a long time to start up, depending on the environment. From TyranoBuilder v2.0 and later, even large-scale games will start instantly.

Due to popular demand (and now that we’re certain there are no potential legal problems!), support for mp3 format sound files is reinstated. This is now our recommended audio format as it’s supported by a wide variety of devices and platforms.

mp4 format movies are now supported in the "Movie", "Background Movie", and "Movie Composition" components.

New music-related features include: seamless music looping, pre-loading of music files, and improved audio volume support for smartphones.

APNG format animation files are now supported. These allow for higher-definition animations than GIF.

Various minor quality of life improvements and new features, such as:

• Popup windows now allow for minimization and functionality for projects with the same or higher resolution than the screen.
  
• Improved stability when the 3D camera interacts with other components like Quake.

Once again, on behalf of Nyu Media and STRIKEWORKS, thank you for your patience while this update was in production. While there may be waits between updates, be assured that both TyranoScript and TyranoBuilder are constantly being improved upon and new builds rolled out to Steam once they have passed their QA period in Japan. We hope you enjoy the upgrade to v2.0! For any feedback, suggestions, or questions, please post a message at the TyranoBuilder Discussion Group.

HAPPY CREATING!!

Minor update that fixes an issue affecting text placement.

Today's update adds support for Live2D Cubism 3.0 models among other improvements. There are some essential things to know about how this update might affect your current projects, so please be sure to read below:

Here is an example of one of the themes:




You can now scale the size of an image in the visual image positioning tool using the scroll wheel of the mouse.

TyranoScript has been updated to the latest version, which adds some performance improvements and optimization. No new tags have been added this time.

Form v184 you can use model3.json models (which support lip-sync!), BUT previous versions are no longer supported. Here are two options should you wish to continue to use previous versions:

i) Convert earlier models to v3.0 using the tool at the following link: https://docs.live2d.com/cubism-editor-manual/convert-id/
* The page is in Japanese. Please use Google Translate or Chrome to translate if required.

ii) If you're not ready to update your models, you can always revert to the previous version of TyranoBuilder by following the steps at the below link: https://steamcommunity.com/app/345370/discussions/0/405690850610041992/
(All previous versions of TyranoBuilder are available for use, but newer features may not be available in the older versions.)

That's it for this update! If you have any thoughts of feedback, please let us know in the comments or at the TyranoBuilder Steam Discussion Group.