According to the search results, Yandere Dev, the creator of the game Yandere Simulator, has been involved in several controversies. In late September 2023, videos and TikToks began emerging containing details about Yandere Devs alleged inappropriate interactions with a minor. Reportedly, he had been grooming a Yandere Simulator fan who was underage. Some accounts have purported that he even made social media accounts to speak on behalf of the minor in question and even trained them on what to say to avoid allegations. Soon after these videos were posted, Yandere Dev himself put up a lengthy post in the Yandere Simulator development blog to address the rumors. He himself revealed that he had been interacting with a fan of the upcoming game who was underage and apologized for his actions.

Due to the material circulating online, many significant figures behind Yandere Simulator have left the project. This includes the protagonists voice actor, Michaela Laws, who announced her departure from the game on Tuesday. She says her voice may remain in the game, but new material will not be recorded by her.

It is unclear how much this will impact the development of Yandere Simulator. If Yandere Dev has to replace huge numbers of assets, such as hundreds of voice-acted lines, it could be a significant setback.