The desktop idle game 'Desktop Mate' is set to welcome a rather familiar digital face with the arrival of the Kizuna AI DLC.

Infinite Loop announced on the 23rd that the 'Kizuna AI DLC' will launch on June 30th, coinciding perfectly with the virtual YouTuber's birthday, and the storefront page is now live. While the price is set at 2,200 JPY (approximately 20,900 KRW) in Japan, we are still waiting for the official Korean pricing, though it is widely expected to land at 21,500 KRW, consistent with previous DLC releases.

This new addition boasts the most extensive collection of animations in the history of Desktop Mate. With the official Kizuna AI production team lending a hand, the character’s signature mannerisms and facial expressions are remarkably detailed. You will find everything from her iconic 'Hai Domo!' greeting to various standing and sitting poses. You can even poke or pet her, and watch her react with joy, embarrassment, or pride when the alarm goes off—all backed by original voice lines. It also supports alarm and in-game sync features, with unique reactions and dedicated audio depending on whether she is standing or sitting.

For the uninitiated, Desktop Mate is an idle game that lets you keep your favourite characters hanging out on your desktop. You can drag them onto windows to have them sit, watch them scurry between frames, or have them chase your mouse cursor while chirping away. It has already featured a colourful cast, including Hatsune Miku, Kagamine Rin/Len, Hello Kitty, Pompompurin, Cinnamoroll, Kuromi, My Melody, Reimu Hakurei, and even 2B.