> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://gakumas.natsume.io/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://gakumas.natsume.io/localify/dmm-games-pc.md).

# DMM Games (PC)

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### Prerequisites

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Ensure you have a **DMM Account** before proceeding.
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**Japan VPN** may be required to access and download the **DMM Game Player**.
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[ProtonVPN (WireSock)](/vpn/protonvpn-wiresock.md)
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### Step 1: Install DMM Game Player

1. **Visit the Gakumas DMM Page**

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2. Click on **Game Start**.
3. Download and install **DMM Game Player** by selecting it as the launcher.
4. Once installed, launch **DMM Game Player**.

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If prompted, log in to your **DMM Account**.
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### Step 2: Download and Install Gakumas

1. Open **DMM Game Player** and locate **Gakumas**.
2. Download and install the game.
3. After installation, launch the game to verify functionality.

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### Step 3: Set Up Localify

1. Download the latest version of **Localify**

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1. Download **DMM\_GakumasLocalify\_vx.x.x.zip**
2. Extract the zip file, and you should get:

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A folder named `gakumas-local`

A file named `version.dll`
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3. Navigate to your **Gakumas installation folder**:

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Default Directory: `C:\Users\%username%\gakumas`
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4. Place both extracted items into the **Gakumas installation folder**.

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Ensure that **`version.dll`** and **`gakumas.exe`** are in the same directory.
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### Step 4: Set Up Translation Data

1. Remove existing contents in `gakumas-local` folder:

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Default Directory: `C:\Users\%username%\gakumas\gakumas-local`
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This step is essential for clearing the existing **Translation Data** bundled with **Localify**.
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2. Launch the game and press **Ctrl + U** to open the **Gakumas Config GUI**.
3. Disable `Fast Initialization` in `Basic Settings`
4. Disable `Replace Font` in `Basic Settings`
5. Enable `Check Resource Update From API` in the `Resource Settings`
6. Enter `https://api.github.com/repos/NatsumeLS/Gakumas-Translation-Data-EN/releases/latest`
7. Download the **Translation Data.**

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By **clicking** on **Check** button.
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8. Enable `MasterDB Localization` in `Debug Settings`
9. Click on `Save Config`

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## **Troubleshooting**

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### Translations are partially in Chinese

1. Delete the `local-files` folder and `version.txt` file.

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Default Directory: `C:\Users\%username%\gakumas\gakumas-local`
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2. Restart the game and download the **Translation Data**.
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