Locke(d)

Locke(d) is a short, free-to-play visual novel that launched on January 23, 2023. The developer (KigyoDev) made several post-launch updates — primarily language translations and minor fixes — and released one paid DLC on February 7, 2025: a 40+ page Development & Art Book containing commentary, concept art, and behind-the-scenes details about the game's creation. The February 2025 Dev Book release appears to mark the conclusion of content for Locke(d). In the anniversary post announcing it (January 24, 2025), the developer framed it as a way to "show appreciation and answer long-standing questions," suggesting it was a closing gesture rather than a springboard for further content. All DLC listed on the store has been released. Since the Dev Book launched, the developer's communications have shifted focus entirely to a new project, spookY2K, which launched on May 1, 2026. There are no announcements of additional content, updates, or expansions planned for Locke(d). The game appears to be a complete, self-contained experience — exactly as the developer described it: a short visual novel made in two weeks, now accompanied by its Dev Book.