Boulder, Colo. (Dec. 10, 2024) – Serenity Forge and Team Salvato today announced that Doki Doki Literature Club has reached the incredible milestone of inducting 30 million players worldwide into their Literature Club across the game’s original release in 2017 and enhanced 2021 Plus version that brought it to consoles for the first time.
“Doki Doki Literature Club Plus’ reception has continued to astound us since 2021, and we’re so thankful to the game’s loyal community for sticking with us all these years,” said Zhenghua Yang, founder of Serenity Forge. “Reaching 30 million players is incredible, and we can’t wait to show the community what we have in store next.”
Doki Doki Literature Club Plus expands on the original game that debuted in 2017, quickly becoming the definitive narrative horror experience downloaded by millions of fans. Doki Doki Literature Club is a psychological horror narrative that puts players in the shoes of a student who joins his school’s Literature Club at the request of his childhood friend Sayori. As he meets other members Natsuki, Yuri and Club President Monika, the player begins writing poems and grows closer to the other members – is romance in the air? Hailed by millions as one of the most disturbing games in a generation, DDLC Plus is the ultimate psychological horror narrative experience.
For more about Doki Doki Literature Club Plus, please visit https://ddlc.plus/. Stay in the loop on all things Serenity Forge by visiting the team’s website, Twitter and Bluesky.
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About Serenity Forge
Based in Boulder, Colorado, video game development and publishing studio Serenity Forge prides themselves on the care and dedication they put into their work, creating meaningful games that challenge the way you think. Firm believers in the artistic, cultural, and educational power of video games, Serenity Forge aims to craft unique interactive experiences to broaden players’ horizons and expand their perspectives.
About Team Salvato
Independent game development studio Team Salvato’s mission, through their games, is to tell stories and express creativity in ways not possible using traditional media. Team Salvato believes that games, as an interactive art form, can have a unique impact and become a part of the player’s personal story. Seeking to provoke deepened self-awareness within players of their games, Team Salvato strives to inspire others to discover new ways of making a positive difference in their own lives and the lives of others.
