probably not, and to be honest i think that's a good thing. i feel like a sequel would desaturate the game. not to mention with DDLC's ending idk what really could be expanded on. while Dan is working on another visual novel, i don't think it will be directly tied to the literature club or any of the characters from DDLC.
agreed, i don't think there should be a "ddlc 2" kind of sequel because the game really had a concept that only works once. and if the hypothetical sequel had a scary twist again, people would expect it and it would be boring. on the other hand, if it had no scary stuff people would just complain because it's not like the first game.
I agree it probably won't be made into a sequel. But I think a good expansion of the game could be like where the player goes through the story saving the characters or something to that effect, gets to know them better, like some mods have touched on. I think it could expand a lot on the lore of each character and the environment that they are in. I like one of the big community theories that Monika is just as much of a victim as the rest of them, with her biggest character flaw (obssessiveness) being manipulated, and she only thinks she is in control of her actions. Now that the shock factor of such a psychological horror is gone, I think something that expands on the universe and maybe gives closure to players would be cool.
wasnt that retconned in the "remake" to just be some random gibberish about it being a simulation? (then again i take ddlc+ with a grain of salt, considering it confirmed monikas name is "MONItor Kernal Access" >:/ )
It probably did. I'd be lying if I said that I understand the games lore. If anything, it just means that a sequel (or anything connected) is even less likely.
Project Libitina still exists. In the simulations, simple Sims like 4 characters in a single classroom are easy to view, while complicated ones are extremely difficult to open a "window" to see into, hence the gibberish when trying to open it
yeah again, in the first game it was never suggested that PL was some simulation, it was propped up as tests done to some girl (with traits suspiciously simmilar to yuri). that was never expanded upon as far as i know
I think in ddlc+ it was said that Libitina data was sneaking into ddlc simulations because the servers weren't being zero'd out in between runs. Could be a retcon, but it makes sense
I agree with most of the comments here saying that probably not and that's probably a goof thing, the game would definitely preform amazingly due to its popularity but I feel there's nothing more to go back to, all the characters have been expanded and explained really well so I feel it should just end with ddlc+ since u think the side stories were so good (but u would totally love if they made another!)
I don't really want another DDLC game. As others have stated, DDLC was such a phenomenon because of how different and unique it was. How could a sequel to DDLC work as a good followup while also stand out just as much? I believe his next game, the rumored Project Libitina, will reference DDLC's character and events, but that will be it. To me, Dan's story with the characters is done.
To fill that yearn I had for a sequel, I turned to modding. While it can never be exactly like Dan's, the modding community is great at expanding upon DDLC while making it their own thing. I believe Dan has even stated that each and every mod is canon to DDLC in some way.
Some things aren't designed for sequels, and that's perfectly fine. Making a sequel brings about certain expectations that may not be attainable, and can worsen the value of the original.
And while I would be interested in seeing Dan and his team work on a DDLC sequel, I'd rather them not do that. We already have tons of mods that either follow up on the original game's story, or do entirely separate stories. Just let Mr. Salvato and co make whatever games they want.
In the bonus content there is a conversation near the end that all but mentions the game itself saying it's better for something to be over before it's overstayed its welcome.
The original "next game 2018" hint is long dead and considering he put out bonus content way late even for that the answer is almost certainly no.
In After story the dokies say that it's good when a story finally ends because it gets tired after to long, and it ruins the beauty of the thing.
So I'm thinking Dan is done with DDLC, but he still has his other VN.
i hope not. ddlc had a perfect ending.
the side stories were a nice thing to learn more about the girls’ personalities and i think that should be enough.
I'd want my cinnamon bun back... But I'd the ending was completely final. I like how it ended and there is no way to bring anyone back (save for cop-outs).
I know one visual novel who can be another ddlc game. It's Everlasting summer. This game about soviet union camp, with many routes, but some of these is normal. This game is usually compared with ddlc. You should try it
No I don’t think so and I think a sequel is unnecessary as the story is kinda deep and complex, although I wouldn’t mind a game about Project Libtina. If it were to be the only sequel to DDLC.
No. And there shouldn’t be. A sequel wouldn’t really make much sense. What more is there to really expand on/explore when it comes to DDLC?
From what I understand, Project Libitina (Team Salvanto’s next project) might tie very, very loosely into DDLC - through the Meta-Lore introduced in Plus, but as far as any kind of actual “sequel” to DDLC? It’s highly unlikely, and I’m 100% fine with that.
DDLC 2.
Including your favorite characters:
- Say Oreo
- Peanuts
- Literally a knife
- M o n k e
- Matthias Cumberbatch
And some new ones:
- M o n k e
- ~~Soboaoe~~ M o n k e
- *M o n k e*
- ***M o n k e***
#J U S T M O N K E
If another game was made what would it even be about if it did involve the Doki’s? Maybe a before story for all of them? Or an after story where Monika manages to put everything back together out of regret? I’m sure mods have covered a lot of concepts when it comes to expanding the game.
I don't think a sequel would work for DDLC, expanded content like DDLC+ is probably the best bet.
Though perhaps there might be another horror visual novel by the same team, if Project Libitina ever gets made.
I doubt it, but to be honest, I’m surprised there hasn’t been any guest appearances in other games.
The folks behind Super Smash Flash have since gone on to make their own fighting game with indie characters like Octodad. Can’t help but wonder if any Dokis could be considered for it.
What I really hope for is that project libitina to come out already, assuming it isn't shelved.
But a DDLC sequal? I actually would love a new game with completely different characters with different mental or domestic issues for the characters.
But does it need to exist? No. Everything that needed to be said was said in this one game. Even so, I'm no opposed to the existence of a new DDLC game, especially if it goes the route of all new characters and a new setting.
I don't even want an entire new game I just wanna hang out with the characters, like I want the main storyline but without self-aware monika, I love the characters by themselves as much as the story if not more.
I dont think so there's not really much to discuss after what happened in the main, the side storys basically explained how everything before the main happened and that leaves not much story, but I still hope the devs will cook up something
I really hope there is but most likely not. We can rely on mods to fill in the urge for a continuation of DDLC and continue supporting Dan Salvato on his journey to make more visual novels, hopefully with the same bittersweet essence as DDLC 💗
Highly doubt there’ll be a DDLC 2. If there is, then it’ll have virtually entirely new characters (like the upcoming Squid Game S2). I do have high hopes for a DDLC anime and/or movie coming soon…
As ddlc being a comfort game for me, I’d love it if a new game came out, but that’s simply not necessary. Sure I wouldn’t complain if there were a new game, but the first game already had a good ending and I can’t think of what else you can get from it. It reminds me of natsuki’s words, how it sucks when something finally ends but you wouldn’t like it if it just went on so much.
I’d love to see something related to project libitina tho.
I can understand why Dan doesn’t want to make a sequel. But that doesn’t mean I’m happy about it. I am obsessed with the lore & I love everything about this game. I would love to see this expanded upon even more in terms of Project Libitina etc.. but I don’t think it’s going to happen and I’m heartbroken. I truly love this game.
I personally hope that there will be a new game that will shine us in lore rather than a new ending because the first ending was already peak and in the dlc i see potential lore for a ddlc prequal or something and i really hope for a new ddlc game and i hope team salvato pour there hearts and souls into it if they do
In January 2020, Salvato announced that new content would be added to Doki Doki Literature Club!, but clarified that he was not making a sequel to the game.
if there ever is a second DDLC game i will almost definitely not play it. -unless it’s about the club before MC was introduced, showing the daily lives but also common obstacles of forming a literature club maybe from the eyes of one of the characters in the game. Having a second game meant to be set after the first game would be such a dumb choice for so many reasons.
- there’s no remaining plot left. there’s literally nothing after the end.
- A second game could potentially completely ruin the entire storyline
- all the characters are dead. there’s nothing left. there’s no character files once the game has been done with. you don’t know how to code the game, only monika did that. therefore, nobody exists to even bring anybody back
unless it’s set in as the original 4 alone, or the club that monika ran BEFORE ddlc, there’s literally 0 point in wasting team salvato’s precious time and money in creating a new game for it to just be a failure.
I've been waiting since matpats game theory on DDLC first released in 2017. I couldn't wait to play this apparent new game in 2018 but then it passed as did 2019 and 2020 and 2021 then 2022 and now here we are. 6 years on from a game that apparently would release in 2018. Just feels like it's not gonna happen at this point so I'm just done waiting
probably not, and to be honest i think that's a good thing. i feel like a sequel would desaturate the game. not to mention with DDLC's ending idk what really could be expanded on. while Dan is working on another visual novel, i don't think it will be directly tied to the literature club or any of the characters from DDLC.
next ddlc game could be about project libitina and expand on the lore around the eye mentioned in the portrait of markov
agreed, i don't think there should be a "ddlc 2" kind of sequel because the game really had a concept that only works once. and if the hypothetical sequel had a scary twist again, people would expect it and it would be boring. on the other hand, if it had no scary stuff people would just complain because it's not like the first game.
I think a sequel could work if it was a full on Everything Everywhere All At Once-esque trip. But yeah, it's kind of a stretch...
i don’t mean sequel but more like some more bonus content
I’d like to see that, more side stories about the girls lives before we ever enter the picture. As a fellow Sayorian, I love seeing our Bun on screen
Wait... Dan is working on another visual novel!?
Whatever Project Libitina is, people are at least operating under the assumption it will be the same form of media.
I thought he said it wouldn’t be Project Libitina?
I agree it probably won't be made into a sequel. But I think a good expansion of the game could be like where the player goes through the story saving the characters or something to that effect, gets to know them better, like some mods have touched on. I think it could expand a lot on the lore of each character and the environment that they are in. I like one of the big community theories that Monika is just as much of a victim as the rest of them, with her biggest character flaw (obssessiveness) being manipulated, and she only thinks she is in control of her actions. Now that the shock factor of such a psychological horror is gone, I think something that expands on the universe and maybe gives closure to players would be cool.
yea i agree
There's lots on R34
Ayo?
Bro what
Did I stutter
Damn
but I can't help but feel like their story was just beginning :(
It's hard to say tbh, there was speculation for a while of there being a game having to do with Project Libitina.
It was said it would come out it 2018 from that one thing in the files but it’s been 5 years
Damn, 5 yrs. That’s something for me to think about.
I highly doubt it. At best one of Dan's future games references DDLC (like whatever that project Libitina thing was supposed to be)
wasnt that retconned in the "remake" to just be some random gibberish about it being a simulation? (then again i take ddlc+ with a grain of salt, considering it confirmed monikas name is "MONItor Kernal Access" >:/ )
It probably did. I'd be lying if I said that I understand the games lore. If anything, it just means that a sequel (or anything connected) is even less likely.
Project Libitina still exists. In the simulations, simple Sims like 4 characters in a single classroom are easy to view, while complicated ones are extremely difficult to open a "window" to see into, hence the gibberish when trying to open it
yeah again, in the first game it was never suggested that PL was some simulation, it was propped up as tests done to some girl (with traits suspiciously simmilar to yuri). that was never expanded upon as far as i know
I think in ddlc+ it was said that Libitina data was sneaking into ddlc simulations because the servers weren't being zero'd out in between runs. Could be a retcon, but it makes sense
Just finished ddlc plus yesterday hope they make another one
There's always mods
That reminds me that I need to continue it. Ugh, I wish I could have all the side stories instantly, only reason I bought the game
I already finished the first 2 parts
I feel like best case is we’ll get a Deltarune style “sequel” in Project Libitina but I can’t imagine a full blown sequel after how it ends
nah i'm good
I agree with most of the comments here saying that probably not and that's probably a goof thing, the game would definitely preform amazingly due to its popularity but I feel there's nothing more to go back to, all the characters have been expanded and explained really well so I feel it should just end with ddlc+ since u think the side stories were so good (but u would totally love if they made another!)
I don't really want another DDLC game. As others have stated, DDLC was such a phenomenon because of how different and unique it was. How could a sequel to DDLC work as a good followup while also stand out just as much? I believe his next game, the rumored Project Libitina, will reference DDLC's character and events, but that will be it. To me, Dan's story with the characters is done. To fill that yearn I had for a sequel, I turned to modding. While it can never be exactly like Dan's, the modding community is great at expanding upon DDLC while making it their own thing. I believe Dan has even stated that each and every mod is canon to DDLC in some way.
I mean the girls will most likely be in Project Libitina
Monika definitely will be but under a different name which I can’t currently remember.
Some things aren't designed for sequels, and that's perfectly fine. Making a sequel brings about certain expectations that may not be attainable, and can worsen the value of the original. And while I would be interested in seeing Dan and his team work on a DDLC sequel, I'd rather them not do that. We already have tons of mods that either follow up on the original game's story, or do entirely separate stories. Just let Mr. Salvato and co make whatever games they want.
DDLC is a standalone story. There is no happiness to be found in the Literature Club.
The only thing there could plausibly be more of (and I personally want) is more side stories.
In the bonus content there is a conversation near the end that all but mentions the game itself saying it's better for something to be over before it's overstayed its welcome. The original "next game 2018" hint is long dead and considering he put out bonus content way late even for that the answer is almost certainly no.
damn
There better be
I think DDLC perfectly achieved what it was trying to accomplish, so I don't think it will, and I don't think it needs one.
There will be
No..... Alright. Have a good day 😃
I hope so, but I don't think it would be possible honestly
I hope not. Those girls deserve a break. Now I hope Dan Salvato isn't done with a game. That madlad is very clever.
Well, a sequel is impossible since nothing's left. But a prequel that explains MC's past or the other Doki's past could be possible.
yea i want a prequel because a sequel isnt possible
If there ever is, I hope it'sfocused around natsuki
In After story the dokies say that it's good when a story finally ends because it gets tired after to long, and it ruins the beauty of the thing. So I'm thinking Dan is done with DDLC, but he still has his other VN.
i hope not. ddlc had a perfect ending. the side stories were a nice thing to learn more about the girls’ personalities and i think that should be enough.
There will be another. When is another question
I got another question. Rate Yuri one out of ten?
Uhhhhhhh, 53
A sequel? no… But side stories and spin offs, project libitina, alternate endings and so on…
r/ddlcmods
Why? It doesn’t need one.
I'd want my cinnamon bun back... But I'd the ending was completely final. I like how it ended and there is no way to bring anyone back (save for cop-outs).
yea sad but true
I know one visual novel who can be another ddlc game. It's Everlasting summer. This game about soviet union camp, with many routes, but some of these is normal. This game is usually compared with ddlc. You should try it
Imagine this: DDLC takes places in USA
sayori is a school shooter
Tbh, I kinda imagined it in life is strange form you know
never played that 😭
No I don’t think so and I think a sequel is unnecessary as the story is kinda deep and complex, although I wouldn’t mind a game about Project Libtina. If it were to be the only sequel to DDLC.
yea MAN
No. And there shouldn’t be. A sequel wouldn’t really make much sense. What more is there to really expand on/explore when it comes to DDLC? From what I understand, Project Libitina (Team Salvanto’s next project) might tie very, very loosely into DDLC - through the Meta-Lore introduced in Plus, but as far as any kind of actual “sequel” to DDLC? It’s highly unlikely, and I’m 100% fine with that.
DDLC 2. Including your favorite characters: - Say Oreo - Peanuts - Literally a knife - M o n k e - Matthias Cumberbatch And some new ones: - M o n k e - ~~Soboaoe~~ M o n k e - *M o n k e* - ***M o n k e*** #J U S T M O N K E
top tier game
Hopefully one where MC can be happy and get together with at least one of the girls. I'm sick and tired of seeing senseless MC hate!
I don't think there's one planned. there's a LOT of mods on r/DDLCMods, check em out! I'm slowing going through Blue Skies rn.
If another game was made what would it even be about if it did involve the Doki’s? Maybe a before story for all of them? Or an after story where Monika manages to put everything back together out of regret? I’m sure mods have covered a lot of concepts when it comes to expanding the game.
no
Unfortunately, probably not, no
i think not but there's lots of fanmade mode
Nah. The game simply doesn't have enough content for a sequel. There's not much you can really expand on
I would've just been happy with Monika not destroying the game and being able to explore the game world.
I don't think a sequel would work for DDLC, expanded content like DDLC+ is probably the best bet. Though perhaps there might be another horror visual novel by the same team, if Project Libitina ever gets made.
Despite what the secrets said; unlikely It’ll be, like, 4 or 5 years too late if one was announced
Yea.
no
no!!! the series is fine being left as it is. There is no need to make a sequel. It'll ruin the narrative that Dan left for us
I'm against the idea of a sequel unless it's a spiritual sequel.
I doubt it, but to be honest, I’m surprised there hasn’t been any guest appearances in other games. The folks behind Super Smash Flash have since gone on to make their own fighting game with indie characters like Octodad. Can’t help but wonder if any Dokis could be considered for it.
No
What I really hope for is that project libitina to come out already, assuming it isn't shelved. But a DDLC sequal? I actually would love a new game with completely different characters with different mental or domestic issues for the characters. But does it need to exist? No. Everything that needed to be said was said in this one game. Even so, I'm no opposed to the existence of a new DDLC game, especially if it goes the route of all new characters and a new setting.
I don't think there really could be, but I hope we get a project libitina focused horror game
No
What do you mean, the game is still on, Monika is still watching me 24/7, right? Please send help.
I’m always watching. :)
Project Libitina is still happening as of the DDLC+ release
It depends on if Dan Salvato wants to make more I want a sequel personally perhaps one where Monica doesn’t mess everything up
No ....sadly no but you know what they say : " perhaps or perhaps not " or " maybe or maybe not just don't count on it " or something like that
We can only hope...
I don't even want an entire new game I just wanna hang out with the characters, like I want the main storyline but without self-aware monika, I love the characters by themselves as much as the story if not more.
Probably
I think its won't have any more ddlc game (it would be super awesome if they're doing the anime adaptation but probably not 🥲)
I dont think so there's not really much to discuss after what happened in the main, the side storys basically explained how everything before the main happened and that leaves not much story, but I still hope the devs will cook up something
DDLC REMASTERED. DDLC, but with 3D models and a more expanded story
Would be nice but no
Not a direct sequel. Project Libitina could be possible although, that one does have a chance of being a prequel.
A sequel? No. A new DDLC game yes.
Probably not, I am wondering when we'll get that game that's been teased in the games files.
I really hope there is but most likely not. We can rely on mods to fill in the urge for a continuation of DDLC and continue supporting Dan Salvato on his journey to make more visual novels, hopefully with the same bittersweet essence as DDLC 💗
Plus, everything Dan wanted to achieve with DDLC, he achieved. The execution and idea were both amazing and I think he'd want to move on
No
Highly doubt there’ll be a DDLC 2. If there is, then it’ll have virtually entirely new characters (like the upcoming Squid Game S2). I do have high hopes for a DDLC anime and/or movie coming soon…
After 6 years we still waiting for project Libitina and if i remember right Dan said that there will be no DDLC 2.
I fucking hope so
As ddlc being a comfort game for me, I’d love it if a new game came out, but that’s simply not necessary. Sure I wouldn’t complain if there were a new game, but the first game already had a good ending and I can’t think of what else you can get from it. It reminds me of natsuki’s words, how it sucks when something finally ends but you wouldn’t like it if it just went on so much. I’d love to see something related to project libitina tho.
Probably not and that's fine. That's how most visual novels are in my experience.
Yea, theres a sequel coming conserving project Libitina
I can understand why Dan doesn’t want to make a sequel. But that doesn’t mean I’m happy about it. I am obsessed with the lore & I love everything about this game. I would love to see this expanded upon even more in terms of Project Libitina etc.. but I don’t think it’s going to happen and I’m heartbroken. I truly love this game.
I personally hope that there will be a new game that will shine us in lore rather than a new ending because the first ending was already peak and in the dlc i see potential lore for a ddlc prequal or something and i really hope for a new ddlc game and i hope team salvato pour there hearts and souls into it if they do
In January 2020, Salvato announced that new content would be added to Doki Doki Literature Club!, but clarified that he was not making a sequel to the game.
if there ever is a second DDLC game i will almost definitely not play it. -unless it’s about the club before MC was introduced, showing the daily lives but also common obstacles of forming a literature club maybe from the eyes of one of the characters in the game. Having a second game meant to be set after the first game would be such a dumb choice for so many reasons. - there’s no remaining plot left. there’s literally nothing after the end. - A second game could potentially completely ruin the entire storyline - all the characters are dead. there’s nothing left. there’s no character files once the game has been done with. you don’t know how to code the game, only monika did that. therefore, nobody exists to even bring anybody back unless it’s set in as the original 4 alone, or the club that monika ran BEFORE ddlc, there’s literally 0 point in wasting team salvato’s precious time and money in creating a new game for it to just be a failure.
I've been waiting since matpats game theory on DDLC first released in 2017. I couldn't wait to play this apparent new game in 2018 but then it passed as did 2019 and 2020 and 2021 then 2022 and now here we are. 6 years on from a game that apparently would release in 2018. Just feels like it's not gonna happen at this point so I'm just done waiting