Overview
- Spanking Exorcist was slated to launch on July 24 but missed that date after Actor said Steam's review remained incomplete following roughly a month of discussions over sexual content.
- In response, Actor posted a free Windows file called Apology.exe to a Google Drive link on X that shows a cartoon butt, plays a slapping sound when clicked, and links to the game's Steam page.
- A PC Gamer reporter downloaded and inspected Apology.exe and described it as minimal, consisting of the jiggle animation, Japanese text, a quit button, and the Steam link.
- Actor announced on July 30 that Spanking Exorcist had passed Steam's review, and the full game is now available on the Steam store with a regular price around $5.99 and a temporary launch discount.
- Reporters framed the episode as both a quirky publicity move and an example of uneven content moderation on Steam, and observers say the stunt highlights how indie creators can use ad hoc distribution to pressure platforms and attract attention.