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Known issueFixUpdated Nov 11, 2026, 09:01 UTC · 6 replies on Steam

[To the Wives Who Were Heroes] DEMO Launch Issue Notice (Workarounds)

Short answer

No confirmed fix yet. Players suggest: Seeing that you still need to set the locale to Japan or using software are kinda weird for global version to be released.

The problem

Because To the Wives Who Were Heroes was developed using the KiriKiri engine, your Windows System Locale must be set to Japanese (Japan) in order for the game to run properly. ※ If the game fails to launch, crashes immediately, or shows no response after starting, please refer to the guide below: 🔗 How to Change Your System Locale to Japanese[072project.com] Please restart your computer after…
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What players suggest

So, i am already have the DLsite version and wanted to bought it on steam wanting for proper global version and collection due to how broken the game is when setting the language on EN (JP run fine) on that version specifically. Seeing that you still need to set the locale to Japan or using software are kinda weird for global version to be released. If only you guys can properly fix that problem…
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I don't think they really can, as it was developed in the engine that requires the change
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Source: original Steam Community discussion. Quotes are shortened; all credit goes to the posters. Tags: crash, multiplayer

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Known issueFixNov 11, 2026, 09:01 UTC

Demo Not Working.

No confirmed fix yet. Players suggest: I tried looking for the demo on the official site, but no luck.

Known issueFixNov 11, 2026, 09:01 UTC

Solution for Demo Not Working

No confirmed fix yet. Players suggest: We've now added a "How to Change the System Locale to Japanese" guide to help players resolve the issue.

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Unofficial Fix for ANSI-to-Unicode Startup Error and Fullscreen Black Screen Error

No confirmed fix yet. Players suggest: Update again, it's fixed(I only tested it at prologue, Demon Queen's voice is working well now, but the change doesn't only fix one place) Enjoy!

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Known issueFixNov 11, 2026, 09:01 UTC

Has the Japan Locale Thing Been Fixed for the Normal Version?

No confirmed fix yet. Players suggest: You need to set your PC to Japan locale indefinitely because of the program used to create the game—the Japan version has mosaic censorship as a result of Japanese law, whereas the global version does not.

#launch#steam-deck

Known issueFixNov 11, 2026, 09:01 UTC

Do This Game Still Error When Start Game

Suggested fix (unconfirmed): Change your Windows system locale to Japanese in the regional settings to make the game engine function.

Known issueFixNov 11, 2026, 09:01 UTC

BUG Reports / English

Suggested fix (unconfirmed): Change your system's non-Unicode administrative language to Japanese. Launch the game using the pinned announcement guide for setup instructions.

#crash#launch#steam-deck