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APX2600: Added installation notes for updates meant for Emotion Creators

2024-10-04T17:12:37Z

Added installation notes for updates meant for Emotion Creators

APX2600: APX2600 moved page Koikatsu/Install Guide to Koikatu/Install Guide: Moved due to the lack of a back button at the top left corner + naming consistency

2024-09-17T14:44:29Z

APX2600 moved page Koikatsu/Install Guide to Koikatu/Install Guide: Moved due to the lack of a back button at the top left corner + naming consistency

APX2600: Added notes for _sub updates, and more details for installation steps

2024-09-17T14:36:52Z

Added notes for _sub updates, and more details for installation steps

APX2600: Added installation steps

2024-09-16T21:27:33Z

Added installation steps

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|style="vertical-align:top;padding-right:20px;width:10px;white-space:nowrap;" | __TOC__
|style="vertical-align:top" |
This page covers the installation of the game itself and its respective updates. The updates may be referred to as downloadable contents (DLCs) or just updates interchangeably. This does not cover installation of mods or unofficial updates. Please note that these instructions assume you are running Windows 7 64-bit or later with US English set as the locale format.

Before installing anything, make sure you have at least 13 GB of free space for the base game and 12 GB of free space for the updates. Install the [https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=35 DirectX End-User Runtime] and [https://www.microsoft.com/en-sg/download/details.aspx?id=22 .NET Framework 3.5 SP1] as well, since the game will likely not run without them installed.

Assuming all updates are installed, the estimated size of the game should be 22 GB. If you intend to install all available updates, make sure you have at least 22 GB of free space.
|}
==Installing the game==
Two versions of Koikatsu exist: DVD (physical media) and DL (digital media). The DVD version is a box with two DVD-ROMs containing the installer and its files. The DL version is a download link leading to a self-extracting executable containing the installer and its files. They do not have the same installation steps, although they are somewhat similar. Follow the steps below that matches your version.
===DL version===
Extract the files in the self-extracting executable to a newly created or existing folder located in the root directory of any storage drive, for example '''C:\kksetup''' or '''D:\kksetup'''. As a precaution, the folder's name must not contain non-ASCII characters and spaces to prevent any possible errors.

Afterwards, run '''ILLUSION コイカツ！.msi''' and keep clicking (N) until the installer prompts for the game's installation path. It is strongly recommended to use the default installation path. If a different installation path is required, make sure the installation path does not contain non-ASCII characters and spaces or goes through folders that have special access permissions.
===DVD version===
Insert the ILN108-1 DVD-ROM into an optical drive capable of reading single-layer DVD-ROMs, then run the installer when prompted by AutoPlay. If you have the digital copy of the ILN108-1 and ILN108-2 DVD-ROMs as .iso files but don't have an optical drive or DVD-Rs to burn them on, you must use the mount option to mount the .iso files. Please note that you require at least 7.3 GB of free space for the virtual DVD-ROMs to mount successfully.

Afterwards, keep clicking (N) until the installer prompts for the game's installation path. It is strongly recommended to use the default installation path. If a different installation path is required, make sure the installation path does not contain non-ASCII characters and spaces or goes through folders that have special access permissions. Please note that a prompt asking for the ILN108-2 DVD-ROM to be inserted will be displayed mid-way of the installation process. Follow through and eject the ILN108-1 DVD-ROM to insert the ILN108-2 DVD-ROM. The first DVD-ROM will not be required again.
==Installing updates==
The game's updates are stored in CubeICE self-extracting executables that may not function or extract correctly on Windows systems with a non-Japanese locale format set. To fix this problem, file archivers such as [https://www.7-zip.org/ 7-Zip] or [https://www.win-rar.com/start.html?&L=0 WinRAR] can be used to extract the updates manually by opening the .exe files like a .zip file. This can be done by renaming the .exe to a .zip or opening the archive via the context menu option.

When the update is opened with 7-Zip or WinRAR, there will be a folder in Japanese which must be accessed. Once accessed, there will be either multiple folders in Japanese or a single setup folder with other non-essential files present.
===With a single setup folder present in the update .exe===
Access the folder and extract the setup folder's contents (not the setup folder itself) to the game's root directory. For example, if the game is located in '''C:\koikatu''', the correct operation would be to extract everything in the setup folder to '''C:\koikatu'''. Allow any overwrite/replace operations if prompted.
===With multiple folders present in the update .exe===
Access the folder and extract the setup folder's contents (not the setup folder itself) to the game's root directory. For example, if the game is located in '''C:\koikatu''', the correct operation would be to extract everything in the setup folder to '''C:\koikatu'''. Allow any overwrite/replace operations if prompted. Repeat the steps above for the other folder in Japanese.

If a '''サンプルデータ''' folder is present, it is optional and can be skipped as it only contains sample character cards, coordinate/clothing cards, or background images. However, if a '''setup_as''' folder is present, you must extract its contents if the After School DLC is installed. If the After School DLC is not installed, it must be skipped.
===Update installation order===
It is strongly recommended to install the updates in chronological order to prevent errors, except for the Darkness DLC due to the 1st edition's late bug fix. The Darkness DLC has to be installed from the 1st, 2nd, and then to the 3rd edition. Shown below is the update list, starting from the top (oldest update) to the bottom (latest update). Please note that all updates are not cumulative, which means they do not contain the contents of older updates. Skipping an update may result in problems if the update itself relies on an older update to function, which is stated in the README in Japanese. The general recommendation to simply install all updates to prevent errors from occurring.

The Virtual Reality (VR) updates can be skipped if you don't have a VR HMD or don't intend on using VR functionality. All updates can be skipped as well if you don't want to update the base game, as they are not required for the main game to function.

# (04/22/18) koikatu_souki.exe - Early pre-order bonus, lingerie and military uniform outfit
# (04/25/18) koikatu_tokuten.exe - Pre-order bonus, maid costume
# (04/25/18) koikatu_yoyaku.exe - Pre-order bonus, magical girl costume
# (04/26/18) koikatu_02plus_cdp0427.exe - Character Design Enhancement Pack Volume 01 & Chara Studio
# (04/26/18) koikatu_03vr_0427.exe - VR 0427 Update
# (05/01/18) koikatu_02plus_cdpb0501_all.exe - Character Design Enhancement Pack Volume 02 & Chara Studio 0501
# (05/08/18) koikatu_sofmap.exe - Sofmap exclusive pre-order bonus
# (05/17/18) koikatu_02plus_cdp0518c_all.exe - Character Design Enhancement Pack Volume 03 & Chara Studio 0518
# (05/24/18) koikatu_02plus_cdp05v25_all.exe - Character Design Enhancement Pack Volume 04 & Chara Studio 0525
# (06/28/18) koikatu_02plus_cdp0629opc_all.exe - Character Design Enhancement Pack & Chara Studio 0629
# (07/23/18) koikatu_02plus_cdp0727vsd_all.exe - Additional Personality Pack
# (10/22/18) koikatu_02plus_cdp1026pfer_all.exe - Character Design Enhancement Pack & Chara Studio 1026
# (12/10/18) koikatuas_ca_souki.exe - After School DLC pre-order bonus, cabin attendant outfit
# (12/14/18) koikatu_02plus_cdp1221degbr_all.exe - Character Design Enhancement Pack & Chara Studio 1221
# (12/20/18) koikatu_as_yoyaku.exe - After School DLC pre-order bonus, Japanese maid costume
# (12/21/18) ILN110 - After School DLC, DVD version
# (01/10/19) koikatu_02plus_cdp0111hnybsu_all.exe - Character Design Enhancement Pack & Chara Studio 0111
# (01/10/19) koikatu_03vr_d0111.exe - VR 0111 Update
# (01/31/19) koikatu_02plus_cdp0201hbtks_all.exe - Character Design Enhancement Pack & Chara Studio 0201
# (04/25/19) emocre_yoyaku.exe - Emotion Creators pre-order bonus, Yoyaku DLC for Koikatsu
# (05/30/19) koikatu_03vr_d0531hg.exe - VR 0531 Update
# (07/11/19) emocre_dkn_01f.exe - Emotion Creators pre-order bonus, Darkness DLC 1st edition
# (06/04/19) emocre_dkn_02mo.exe - Emotion Creators pre-order bonus, Darkness DLC 2nd edition
# (06/20/19) emocre_dkn_03pu.exe - Emotion Creators pre-order bonus, Darkness DLC 3rd edition

Stripped-down versions of the original updates exist, but they should be skipped as they are not any different from their respective original updates apart from having less content.
# koikatu_02plus_cdpb0501_sub.exe
# koikatu_02plus_cdp0727vsd2_sub.exe
# koikatu_02plus_cdp08mp31_sub.exe
# koikatu_02plus_cdp1221degbr_sub.exe
# koikatu_02plus_cdp0201hbtks_sub.exe

If all of the updates are installed correctly, the game should display '''Ver 5.1''' at the bottom right corner of the screen.
==CharaStudio==
CharaStudio is a separate application from the main game that let you create a scene unrelated to the game and get screenshots that you normally can't achieve in the main game. You can pose your characters, create gundams, or whichever that your imagination allows (and the game engine). Screenshot functionality is the same as the main game.

CharaStudio and its respective updates are included with the main game's updates. If it is installed correctly, CharaStudio can be accessed by running '''CharaStudio.exe''', which should be in the game's root directory.
==Virtual reality mode==
Virtual reality can be accessed by downloading the first VR update, but it is recommended to install all three VR updates along with the main game's updates that they rely on. Please note that not all VR HMDs in existence are officially supported, only the Oculus Rift CV1, HTC Vive Pre, and the HTC Vive are officially supported. Older and newer HMDs such as the Oculus Rift DK2 or HP Reverb G2 may not work correctly.

VR mode and its respective updates are included separately from the main game's updates. If it is installed correctly, VR mode can be accessed by running '''KoikatuVR.exe''', which should be in the game's root directory.

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-This page covers the installation of the original game itself, as well as its updates; the Steam/FAKKU! release is not the original and may not function correctly with the updates listed here.
+This page covers the installation of the original game and its updates. The Steam/FAKKU! release is not the original and may not function correctly with the updates listed here, since they were modified to include English, Simplified Chinese, and Traditional Chinese localizations. Installing these updates will most likely overwrite or disable the localizations.
-The updates may be referred to as downloadable contents (DLCs) or just updates interchangeably. This does not cover installation of mods or unofficial updates. Please note that these instructions assume you are running Windows 7 64-bit or later with US English set as the locale format.
+The updates may be referred to as downloadable contents (DLCs) or just updates interchangeably. This does not cover installation of mods or unofficial updates. Please note that these instructions assume you are running Windows 7 64-bit or later with US English (en_us) set as the locale format.
-Before installing anything, make sure you have at least 13 GB of free space for the base game and 12 GB of free space for the updates. Install the [https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=35 DirectX End-User Runtime] and [https://www.microsoft.com/en-sg/download/details.aspx?id=22 .NET Framework 3.5 SP1] as well, since the game will likely not run without them installed.
+Before installing anything, make sure you have at least 13 GB of free space for the base game and 12 GB of free space for the updates. Install the [https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=35 DirectX End-User Runtime] and [https://www.microsoft.com/en-sg/download/details.aspx?id=22 .NET Framework 3.5 SP1] as well, since the game may encounter errors or not even run if they are not installed.
-Assuming all updates are installed, the estimated size of the game should be 22 GB. If you intend to install all available updates, make sure you have at least 22 GB of free space.
+Assuming all updates are installed, the estimated size of the game should be 22 GB. If you intend to install all updates, make sure you have at least 22 GB of free space.
 |}
 ==Installing the game==
-Two versions of Koikatsu exist: DVD (physical media) and DL (digital media). The DVD version is a box with two DVD-ROMs containing the installer and its files. The DL version is a download link hosted by DLsoft that leads to a self-extracting executable containing the installer and its files. They do not have the same installation steps, although they are somewhat similar. Follow the steps below that matches your version.
+Two versions of Koikatsu exist: DVD (physical media) and DL (digital media). The DVD version is a box with two DVD-ROMs containing the installer and its files. The DL version is a download link hosted by DMM that leads to a self-extracting executable containing the installer and its files. They do not have the same installation steps, although they are somewhat similar. Follow the steps below that matches your version.
 ===DL version===
 Extract the files in the '''illusion_0023.part1.exe''' self-extracting executable to a newly created or existing folder located in the root directory of any storage drive, for example '''C:\kksetup''' or '''D:\kksetup'''. As a precaution, the folder's name must not contain non-ASCII characters and spaces to prevent any possible errors. Repeat this step for '''illusion_0023.part2.rar''', '''illusion_0023.part3.rar''', '''illusion_0023.part4.rar''', and '''illusion_0023.part5.rar'''.
@@ Line 24: / Line 24: @@
 When the update is opened with 7-Zip or WinRAR, there will be a folder in Japanese which must be accessed. Once accessed, there will be either multiple folders in Japanese or a single setup folder with other non-essential files present.
-===With a single setup folder present in the update executable ===
+===With a single setup folder in the update ===
-Access the folder and extract the setup folder's contents (not the setup folder itself) to the game's root directory. For example, if the game is located in '''C:\koikatu''', the correct operation would be to extract everything in the setup folder to '''C:\koikatu'''. Allow any overwrite/replace operations if prompted.
+Access the folder and extract the setup folder's files (not the setup folder itself) to the game's root directory. For example, if the game is located in '''C:\koikatu''', the correct operation would be to extract everything in the setup folder to '''C:\koikatu'''. Allow any overwrite/replace operations if prompted.
-===With multiple folders present in the update executable ===
+===With multiple setup folders in the update ===
-Access the folder and extract the setup folder's contents (not the setup folder itself) to the game's root directory. For example, if the game is located in '''C:\koikatu''', the correct operation would be to extract everything in the setup folder to '''C:\koikatu'''. Allow any overwrite/replace operations if prompted. Repeat the steps above for the other folder in Japanese.
+Access the folder and extract the setup folder's files (not the setup folder itself) to the game's root directory. For example, if the game is located in '''C:\koikatu''', the correct operation would be to extract everything in the setup folder to '''C:\koikatu'''. Allow any overwrite/replace operations if prompted. Repeat the steps above for the other folder in Japanese.
-If a '''サンプルデータ''' folder is present, it is optional and can be skipped as it only contains sample character cards, coordinate/clothing cards, or background images. However, if a '''setup_as''' folder is present, you must extract its contents if the After School DLC is installed. If the After School DLC is not installed, it must be skipped.
+If a '''サンプルデータ''' folder is present, it is optional and can be skipped as it only contains sample character cards, coordinate/clothing cards, or background images. However, if a '''setup_as''' folder is present, you must extract its files if the After School DLC is installed. If the After School DLC is not installed, it must be skipped.
 ===Update installation order===
-It is strongly recommended to install the updates in chronological order to prevent errors, except for the Darkness DLC due to the 1st edition's late bug fix. The Darkness DLC has to be installed from the 1st, 2nd, and then to the 3rd edition. Shown below is the update list, starting from the top (oldest update) to the bottom (latest update). Please note that all updates are not cumulative, which means they do not contain the contents of older updates. Skipping an update may result in problems if the update itself relies on an older update to function, which is stated in the README in Japanese. The general recommendation to simply install all updates to prevent errors from occurring.
+It is strongly recommended to install the updates in chronological order to prevent errors, except for the Darkness DLC due to the 1st edition's late bug fix. The Darkness DLC has to be installed from the 1st, 2nd, and then to the 3rd edition. Shown below is the update list, starting from the top (oldest update) to the bottom (latest update). Please note that some updates are not cumulative, which means they do not contain the data of older updates. Skipping an update may result in problems if the update itself relies on an older update to function, which is stated in the README in Japanese. The general recommendation to simply install all updates to prevent errors from occurring.
-The Virtual Reality (VR) updates can be skipped if you don't have a VR HMD or don't intend on using VR functionality. All updates can be skipped as well if you don't want to update the base game, as they are not required for the main game to function.
+The virtual reality (VR) updates can be skipped if you don't have a VR HMD or don't intend on using VR functionality, this applies to the pre-order bonuses too as they are not required by newer updates to function properly. All updates can be skipped as well if you don't want to update the base game, as they are not required for the main game to function.
 # (04/22/18) koikatu_souki.exe - Early pre-order bonus, lingerie and military uniform outfit
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 # (01/10/19) koikatu_03vr_d0111.exe - VR 0111 Update
 # (01/31/19) koikatu_02plus_cdp0201hbtks_all.exe - Character Design Enhancement Pack & Chara Studio 0201
-# (04/25/19) emocre_yoyaku.exe - Emotion Creators pre-order bonus, Yoyaku DLC for Koikatsu
+# (04/12/19) emocre_sexy_souki.exe - Emotion Creators pre-order bonus, micro bikini and sexy sweater outfit (Compatible with Koikatsu)
 # (05/30/19) koikatu_03vr_d0531hg.exe - VR 0531 Update
-# (07/11/19) emocre_dkn_01f.exe - Emotion Creators pre-order bonus, Darkness DLC 1st edition
+# (07/11/19) emocre_dkn_01f.exe - Emotion Creators pre-order bonus, Darkness DLC 1st edition (Compatible with Koikatsu)
-# (06/04/19) emocre_dkn_02mo.exe - Emotion Creators pre-order bonus, Darkness DLC 2nd edition
+# (06/04/19) emocre_dkn_02mo.exe - Emotion Creators pre-order bonus, Darkness DLC 2nd edition (Compatible with Koikatsu)
-# (06/20/19) emocre_dkn_03pu.exe - Emotion Creators pre-order bonus, Darkness DLC 3rd edition
+# (06/20/19) emocre_dkn_03pu.exe - Emotion Creators pre-order bonus, Darkness DLC 3rd edition (Compatible with Koikatsu)
 Stripped-down versions of the original updates exist, but they should be skipped as they are not any different from their respective original updates apart from having less content.
-# koikatu_02plus_cdpb0501_sub.exe - Character Design Enhancement Pack Volume 02 & Chara Studio 0501 with minimal content
+# (05/01/18) koikatu_02plus_cdpb0501_sub.exe - Character Design Enhancement Pack Volume 02 & Chara Studio 0501
-# koikatu_02plus_cdp0727vsd2_sub.exe - Additional Personality Pack with minimal content
+# (07/23/18) koikatu_02plus_cdp0727vsd2_sub.exe - Additional Personality Pack
-# koikatu_02plus_cdp08mp31_sub.exe - Character Design Enhancement Pack & Chara Studio 1026 with minimal content
+# (08/31/18) koikatu_02plus_cdp08mp31_sub.exe - Character Design Enhancement Pack & Chara Studio 1026
-# koikatu_02plus_cdp1221degbr_sub.exe - Character Design Enhancement Pack & Chara Studio 1221 with minimal content
+# (12/14/18) koikatu_02plus_cdp1221degbr_sub.exe - Character Design Enhancement Pack & Chara Studio 1221
-# koikatu_02plus_cdp0201hbtks_sub.exe - Character Design Enhancement Pack & Chara Studio 0201 with minimal content
+# (01/31/19) koikatu_02plus_cdp0201hbtks_sub.exe - Character Design Enhancement Pack & Chara Studio 0201
-If all of the updates are installed correctly, the game should display '''Ver 5.1''' at the bottom right corner of the screen. This only serves as a rough visual indicator that proves the updates are correctly installed, though. It is recommended to test the game's functions before starting a new save or creating a new character.
+If all of the updates are installed correctly, the game should display '''Ver 5.1''' at the bottom right corner of the screen. Keep in mind that this only serves as a rough visual indicator that proves the updates are correctly installed. Therefore, it is recommended to test the game's functions before starting a new save or creating a new character.
 ==CharaStudio==
 CharaStudio is an application that lets you create scenes of characters in customizable backgrounds with decorations, such as objects that appear or don't appear in the main game. Characters can be posed or animated, although animating characters may be quite difficult in comparison to MMD and other similar applications. Screenshot functionality is the same as the main game, and scenes can be saved as .pngs similar to how characters are saved in .pngs. Please note that the base game does not come with CharaStudio pre-installed, you must install it by downloading the first CharaStudio update to access it.

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-This page covers the installation of the game itself and its respective updates. The updates may be referred to as downloadable contents (DLCs) or just updates interchangeably. This does not cover installation of mods or unofficial updates. Please note that these instructions assume you are running Windows 7 64-bit or later with US English set as the locale format.
+This page covers the installation of the original game itself, as well as its updates; the Steam/FAKKU! release is not the original and may not function correctly with the updates listed here.
 Before installing anything, make sure you have at least 13 GB of free space for the base game and 12 GB of free space for the updates. Install the [https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=35 DirectX End-User Runtime] and [https://www.microsoft.com/en-sg/download/details.aspx?id=22 .NET Framework 3.5 SP1] as well, since the game will likely not run without them installed.
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 |}
 ==Installing the game==
-Two versions of Koikatsu exist: DVD (physical media) and DL (digital media). The DVD version is a box with two DVD-ROMs containing the installer and its files. The DL version is a download link leading to a self-extracting executable containing the installer and its files. They do not have the same installation steps, although they are somewhat similar. Follow the steps below that matches your version.
+Two versions of Koikatsu exist: DVD (physical media) and DL (digital media). The DVD version is a box with two DVD-ROMs containing the installer and its files. The DL version is a download link hosted by DLsoft that leads to a self-extracting executable containing the installer and its files. They do not have the same installation steps, although they are somewhat similar. Follow the steps below that matches your version.
 ===DL version===
-Extract the files in the self-extracting executable to a newly created or existing folder located in the root directory of any storage drive, for example '''C:\kksetup''' or '''D:\kksetup'''. As a precaution, the folder's name must not contain non-ASCII characters and spaces to prevent any possible errors.
+Extract the files in the '''illusion_0023.part1.exe''' self-extracting executable to a newly created or existing folder located in the root directory of any storage drive, for example '''C:\kksetup''' or '''D:\kksetup'''. As a precaution, the folder's name must not contain non-ASCII characters and spaces to prevent any possible errors. Repeat this step for '''illusion_0023.part2.rar''', '''illusion_0023.part3.rar''', '''illusion_0023.part4.rar''', and '''illusion_0023.part5.rar'''.
 Afterwards, run '''ILLUSION コイカツ！.msi''' and keep clicking (N) until the installer prompts for the game's installation path. It is strongly recommended to use the default installation path. If a different installation path is required, make sure the installation path does not contain non-ASCII characters and spaces or goes through folders that have special access permissions.
 ===DVD version===
-Insert the ILN108-1 DVD-ROM into an optical drive capable of reading single-layer DVD-ROMs, then run the installer when prompted by AutoPlay. If you have the digital copy of the ILN108-1 and ILN108-2 DVD-ROMs as .iso files but don't have an optical drive or DVD-Rs to burn them on, you must use the mount option to mount the .iso files. Please note that you require at least 7.3 GB of free space for the virtual DVD-ROMs to mount successfully.
+Insert the '''ILN108-1''' DVD-ROM into an optical drive capable of reading single-layer DVD-ROMs, then run the installer when prompted by AutoPlay. If you have the digital copy of the '''ILN108-1''' and '''ILN108-2''' DVD-ROMs as .iso files but don't have an optical drive or DVD-Rs to burn them on, you must use the mount option to mount the .iso files. Please note that you require at least 7.3 GB of free space for the virtual DVD-ROMs to mount successfully.
-Afterwards, keep clicking (N) until the installer prompts for the game's installation path. It is strongly recommended to use the default installation path. If a different installation path is required, make sure the installation path does not contain non-ASCII characters and spaces or goes through folders that have special access permissions. Please note that a prompt asking for the ILN108-2 DVD-ROM to be inserted will be displayed mid-way of the installation process. Follow through and eject the ILN108-1 DVD-ROM to insert the ILN108-2 DVD-ROM. The first DVD-ROM will not be required again.
+Afterwards, keep clicking (N) until the installer prompts for the game's installation path. It is strongly recommended to use the default installation path. If a different installation path is required, make sure the installation path does not contain non-ASCII characters and spaces or goes through folders that have special access permissions. Please note that a prompt asking for the '''ILN108-2''' DVD-ROM to be inserted will be displayed mid-way of the installation process. Follow through and eject the '''ILN108-1''' DVD-ROM to insert the '''ILN108-2''' DVD-ROM. The first DVD-ROM will not be required again.
 ==Installing updates==
 The game's updates are stored in CubeICE self-extracting executables that may not function or extract correctly on Windows systems with a non-Japanese locale format set. To fix this problem, file archivers such as [https://www.7-zip.org/ 7-Zip] or [https://www.win-rar.com/start.html?&L=0 WinRAR] can be used to extract the updates manually by opening the .exe files like a .zip file. This can be done by renaming the .exe to a .zip or opening the archive via the context menu option.
 When the update is opened with 7-Zip or WinRAR, there will be a folder in Japanese which must be accessed. Once accessed, there will be either multiple folders in Japanese or a single setup folder with other non-essential files present.
-===With a single setup folder present in the update .exe===
+===With a single setup folder present in the update executable ===
 Access the folder and extract the setup folder's contents (not the setup folder itself) to the game's root directory. For example, if the game is located in '''C:\koikatu''', the correct operation would be to extract everything in the setup folder to '''C:\koikatu'''. Allow any overwrite/replace operations if prompted.
-===With multiple folders present in the update .exe===
+===With multiple folders present in the update executable ===
 Access the folder and extract the setup folder's contents (not the setup folder itself) to the game's root directory. For example, if the game is located in '''C:\koikatu''', the correct operation would be to extract everything in the setup folder to '''C:\koikatu'''. Allow any overwrite/replace operations if prompted. Repeat the steps above for the other folder in Japanese.
@@ Line 48: / Line 50: @@
 # (12/14/18) koikatu_02plus_cdp1221degbr_all.exe - Character Design Enhancement Pack & Chara Studio 1221
 # (12/20/18) koikatu_as_yoyaku.exe - After School DLC pre-order bonus, Japanese maid costume
-# (12/21/18) ILN110 - After School DLC, DVD version
+# (12/21/18) ILN110, illusion_0026.part1.exe, illusion_0026.part2.rar, illusion_0026.part3.rar - After School DLC (ILN110 is the DVD version, the rest are parts of the DL version)
 # (01/10/19) koikatu_02plus_cdp0111hnybsu_all.exe - Character Design Enhancement Pack & Chara Studio 0111
 # (01/10/19) koikatu_03vr_d0111.exe - VR 0111 Update
@@ Line 59: / Line 61: @@
 Stripped-down versions of the original updates exist, but they should be skipped as they are not any different from their respective original updates apart from having less content.
-# koikatu_02plus_cdpb0501_sub.exe
+# koikatu_02plus_cdpb0501_sub.exe - Character Design Enhancement Pack Volume 02 & Chara Studio 0501 with minimal content
-# koikatu_02plus_cdp0727vsd2_sub.exe
+# koikatu_02plus_cdp0727vsd2_sub.exe - Additional Personality Pack with minimal content
-# koikatu_02plus_cdp08mp31_sub.exe
+# koikatu_02plus_cdp08mp31_sub.exe - Character Design Enhancement Pack & Chara Studio 1026 with minimal content
-# koikatu_02plus_cdp1221degbr_sub.exe
+# koikatu_02plus_cdp1221degbr_sub.exe - Character Design Enhancement Pack & Chara Studio 1221 with minimal content
-# koikatu_02plus_cdp0201hbtks_sub.exe
+# koikatu_02plus_cdp0201hbtks_sub.exe - Character Design Enhancement Pack & Chara Studio 0201 with minimal content
-If all of the updates are installed correctly, the game should display '''Ver 5.1''' at the bottom right corner of the screen.
+If all of the updates are installed correctly, the game should display '''Ver 5.1''' at the bottom right corner of the screen. This only serves as a rough visual indicator that proves the updates are correctly installed, though. It is recommended to test the game's functions before starting a new save or creating a new character.
 ==CharaStudio==
-CharaStudio is a separate application from the main game that let you create a scene unrelated to the game and get screenshots that you normally can't achieve in the main game. You can pose your characters, create gundams, or whichever that your imagination allows (and the game engine). Screenshot functionality is the same as the main game.
+CharaStudio is an application that lets you create scenes of characters in customizable backgrounds with decorations, such as objects that appear or don't appear in the main game. Characters can be posed or animated, although animating characters may be quite difficult in comparison to MMD and other similar applications. Screenshot functionality is the same as the main game, and scenes can be saved as .pngs similar to how characters are saved in .pngs. Please note that the base game does not come with CharaStudio pre-installed, you must install it by downloading the first CharaStudio update to access it.
 CharaStudio and its respective updates are included with the main game's updates. If it is installed correctly, CharaStudio can be accessed by running '''CharaStudio.exe''', which should be in the game's root directory.
-==Virtual reality mode==
+==Virtual reality==
-Virtual reality can be accessed by downloading the first VR update, but it is recommended to install all three VR updates along with the main game's updates that they rely on. Please note that not all VR HMDs in existence are officially supported, only the Oculus Rift CV1, HTC Vive Pre, and the HTC Vive are officially supported. Older and newer HMDs such as the Oculus Rift DK2 or HP Reverb G2 may not work correctly.
+Virtual reality mode can be accessed by downloading the first VR update, but it is recommended to install all three VR updates along with the main game's updates that they rely on. Please note that not all VR HMDs in existence are officially supported, only the Oculus Rift CV1, HTC Vive Pre, and the HTC Vive are officially supported. Older and newer HMDs such as the Oculus Rift DK2 or HP Reverb G2 may not work correctly. Also, similar to CharaStudio, the base game does not come with VR pre-installed.
 VR mode and its respective updates are included separately from the main game's updates. If it is installed correctly, VR mode can be accessed by running '''KoikatuVR.exe''', which should be in the game's root directory.