A Japanese indie developer preparing to launch Ball Boy Simulator on PC via Steam later this month has added full Czech language support after discovering exactly one person in the Czech Republic had wishlisted the game.
Quick Facts
- Game: Ball Boy Simulator
- Platform: PC (Steam)
- Launch window: Later this month (2026)
- Developer: EBA GAME
While checking the game's wishlist data ahead of release, the developer noticed a single entry from the Czech Republic. Inspired by the mutual respect between Japan and the Czech Republic during the World Baseball Classic, the creator chose to localize the game into Czech specifically to accommodate that lone supporter.
The gesture was shared publicly on X, where the developer wrote: "One day, when I checked my wishlist, I saw that just one person from Czech Republic had signed up. Lately, from the World Baseball Classic, I know how much respect Czech Republic has for baseball and Japan. So for the sake of this one baseball fan in Czech Republic, I implemented Czech language too. Wait for me, my Czech friend."
The move drew praise across the gaming community, including recognition from larger studios such as Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 developer Warhorse Studios. The developer's decision references a memorable moment from the 2023 World Baseball Classic, where the largely amateur Czech squad earned international admiration after facing Japan, creating a lasting cultural bond between fans of both nations.