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Super Real Mahjong Venus Returns

Super Real Mahjong Venus Returns is a strip mahjong game developed by ILLUMINATION and Infinite Loop, released for PC on Steam on August 27 with a VR mode DLC. It is the official sequel to the Super Real Mahjong arcade series, featuring four heroines and full voice acting.

Synthesized from 10 Yomimono stories · updated Sep 2

Super Real Mahjong Venus Returns launched on Steam on August 27 after a crowdfunding campaign in 2025 that raised about 33.8 million yen from 1,129 backers, or 1,690 percent of the 2 million yen goal. The funding allowed the developers to include full voice acting and a grand finale, making this the first fully modernized entry in a series that had been dormant for three decades. The game is the official sequel to the Super Real Mahjong arcade series, which ran in Japanese game centers from the Showa era through the Heisei era.

The game features four heroines: Mizuki Tono, Aya Fujiwara, Akira Hayasaka, and Shoko, the series' first heroine and manager of the mahjong cafe P's CLUB. It includes 35 episode parts for conversations, a memories function to revisit all 62 scenes, and a free camera for matches and reward scenes. The zero-distance stripping system is standard in the desktop version. The game supports VR with a Desktop Mode and Auto Mode for non-mahjong players.

Leading up to launch, ILLUMINATION released introduction PVs for each heroine, showing both their cheerful sides and hidden sides. The 'mysterious light' feature, a compliance tool for streamers, can be adjusted in thickness and turned on or off. The Steam store page included uncensored screenshots without the blur. The game includes all seven past series instruction cards for the first time, collectible by clearing conditions. A 20 percent off sale runs from launch until September 10.

Key facts

Release date and platform
Released on Steam for PC on August 27, 2026. ↗
Developers
Developed by ILLUMINATION and Infinite Loop. ↗
Crowdfunding
A 2025 crowdfunding campaign raised about 33.8 million yen from 1,129 backers, 1,690 percent of the 2 million yen goal. ↗
Heroines
Four heroines: Mizuki Tono, Aya Fujiwara, Akira Hayasaka, and Shoko, the series' first heroine. ↗
Price
Main desktop version 4,980 yen, VR mode DLC 1,980 yen, bundle 5,916 yen. ↗
Sale
20 percent off sale from August 27 to September 10. ↗
Instruction cards
Includes all seven past series instruction cards, collectible by clearing conditions. ↗
Mysterious light feature
A compliance tool for streamers, adjustable in thickness and toggleable. ↗

Timeline

Synthesized by Yomimono from the cited Yomimono stories below, each itself sourced, then editorially reviewed. Every fact links the story it came from.

Facts

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Update released on Steam on August 31 · 2026-09-02
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Patch fixes a scene where Shoko removes her shirt · 2026-09-02
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Update improves Steam Deck behavior · 2026-09-02
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Update fixes video playback · 2026-09-02
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Update resolves exit issue · 2026-09-02
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Update corrects staff roll name errors · 2026-09-02
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VR point-of-view strip videos for four heroines were released · 2026-08-11
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The reveal includes two reward videos · 2026-08-10
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the first unlockable after achieving a tenhou at the start of a match · 2026-08-10
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Windows via Steam · 2026-08-10
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with VR support · 2026-08-10
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VR trailer released · 2026-07-16
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zero distance stripping system · 2026-07-16
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uncensored screenshots of Tohno Mizuki on Steam store page · 2026-07-16
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updated 3D models for Shoko and Hayasaka Akira · 2026-07-16
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The main desktop version costs 4,980 yen, with a VR mode additional DLC priced at 1,980 yen and a bundle set at 5,916 yen. · 2026-08-06
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Distribution begins at noon on release day. · 2026-08-06
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The game is the official sequel to the arcade classic Super Real Mahjong, which ran in Japanese game centers from the Showa to Heisei eras. · 2026-08-06
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A crowdfunding campaign in 2025 raised roughly 33.8 million yen against a 2 million yen target, reaching 1,690 percent of the goal, which funded full voice acting and a grand finale. · 2026-08-06
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The game features four heroines, including series first heroine Shoko, at the mahjong cafe P's CLUB. · 2026-08-06
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It includes 35 episode parts for conversations, a memories function to revisit all 62 scenes, and a free camera for matches and reward scenes. · 2026-08-06
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The zero-distance stripping system is standard in the desktop version. · 2026-08-06
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A 20 percent off sale runs from August 27 to September 10. · 2026-08-06
Release
game · August 27 · 2026-08-11
Release
game · summer 2026 · 2026-08-09
Release
game · summer 2026 · Steam · 2026-06-27
Release
game · 2026-08-27 · PC · 2026-08-27
Release
game · 2026-08-27 · Windows (Steam) · 2026-08-14
Release
game · 2026-08-27 · PC via Steam · 2026-08-06
Release
game · summer 2026 · global · 2026-05-28
Announced
new 3D model for heroine Shoko · 2026-08-10
Announced
introduction PV for Akira Hayasaka (released on August 13) · 2026-08-14

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Claim activity

When a claim about Super Real Mahjong Venus Returns was confirmed, debunked, or disputed against open-web sources. The record stays even after a claim drops off the facts list.

  • Confirmed game summer 2026 5d ago · source
  • Disputed game summer 2026 global May 28 · source

All coverage

Sep 2

Super Real Mahjong Venus Returns Update Fixes Rule-Breaking Undressing Scene

ILLUMINATION released an update for Super Real Mahjong Venus Returns on Steam on August 31. The patch fixes a scene in the Episode mode where the character Shoko removes her shirt during conversation, appearing in a camisole, which the developer judged to fall outside strip mahjong rules. The update also improves Steam Deck behavior, fixes video playback, resolves an issue where the game could not exit properly, and corrects name errors in the staff roll.

Aug 27

Super Real Mahjong Venus Returns Launches on Steam With 20 Percent Off Sale

ILLUMINATION and Infinite Loop released the strip mahjong game Super Real Mahjong Venus Returns for PC on Steam on August 27. The main desktop version costs 4,980 yen, with a VR mode DLC at 1,980 yen and a bundle at 5,916 yen. The game is an official sequel to the Super Real Mahjong arcade series, which operated in Japanese game centers from the Showa era through the Heisei era. A crowdfunding campaign in 2025 drew support from 1,129 backers totaling roughly 33.8 million yen, or 1,690 percent of the 2 million yen goal, which funded full voice acting and a grand finale. The game features four heroines: Mizuki Tono, Aya Fujiwara, Akira Hayasaka, and Shoko, the series' first heroine and manager of the mahjong cafe P's CLUB. A launch sale offering 20 percent off all products runs until September 10 at 2:00. The sale drops the main game to 3,984 yen, the VR DLC to 1,584 yen, and the bundle to 4,732 yen. Supported languages are Japanese, English, Simplified and Traditional Chinese, and Korean, with Japanese audio only.

Aug 14

Super Real Mahjong Venus Returns Releases Akira Hayasaka Introduction PV

ILLUMINATION has released a new introduction PV for Akira Hayasaka, a character in the strip mahjong game Super Real Mahjong Venus Returns, developed jointly with Infinite Loop. The PV, released on August 13, shows the character's cheerful and innocent side, but also hints at a different side previously teased on the game's X (formerly Twitter) annex account. The PV also reintroduces the 'mysterious light' feature, a compliance tool for streamers that can be adjusted in thickness and turned on or off. This follows PVs for Mizuki Tono and Aya Fujiwara, released on August 11 and 12 respectively. The game is a revival of the landmark arcade series, featuring new 3D models for the heroines. Super Real Mahjong Venus Returns is scheduled for release on Windows (Steam) on August 27 at 12:00 for 4,980 yen, with a VR mode DLC at 1,980 yen and a bundle set at 5,916 yen. A 20% commemorative sale runs from release until September 10 at 12:00.

Aug 11

Super Real Mahjong Venus Returns Shows VR Strip Videos for Four Heroines

ILLUMINATION released VR point-of-view strip videos for four heroines in Super Real Mahjong Venus Returns. The videos show each character undressing to a revealing state. A separate account shows further content with underwear removed, though obscured by a mysterious light. The game launches on Steam for Windows on August 27.

Aug 10

Super Real Mahjong Venus Returns Shows New Shoko 3D Model

ILLUMINATION and Infinite Loop revealed a new 3D model for heroine Shoko in the strip mahjong game Super Real Mahjong Venus Returns. The reveal includes two reward videos, with the first unlockable after achieving a tenhou at the start of a match. The game is planned for release on Windows via Steam around summer 2026, with VR support.

Aug 9

Super Real Mahjong Venus Returns Shows Akira's Second Reward Scene

ILLUMINATION and Infinite Loop released the second reward scene video for heroine Hayasaka Akira in Super Real Mahjong Venus Returns. The video shows Akira in her underwear letting down her hair, described as the 'famous scene' on the official X side account. The game launches on Steam for Windows with VR support around summer 2026.

Aug 6

Super Real Mahjong Venus Returns Launches on Steam August 27

ILLUMINATION and Infinite Loop will release the strip mahjong game Super Real Mahjong Venus Returns for PC via Steam on August 27. The main desktop version costs 4,980 yen, with a VR mode additional DLC priced at 1,980 yen and a bundle set at 5,916 yen. Distribution begins at noon on release day. The game is the official sequel to the arcade classic Super Real Mahjong, which ran in Japanese game centers from the Showa to Heisei eras. A crowdfunding campaign in 2025 raised roughly 33.8 million yen against a 2 million yen target, reaching 1,690 percent of the goal, which funded full voice acting and a grand finale. The game features four heroines, including series first heroine Shoko, at the mahjong cafe P's CLUB. It includes 35 episode parts for conversations, a memories function to revisit all 62 scenes, and a free camera for matches and reward scenes. The zero-distance stripping system is standard in the desktop version. A 20 percent off sale runs from August 27 to September 10.

Jul 16

Super Real Mahjong Venus Returns VR Trailer Shows Uncensored Stripping Scenes

ILLUMINATION released a trailer for the VR version of Super Real Mahjong Venus Returns, demonstrating the "zero distance stripping" system. The Steam store page now includes uncensored screenshots of character Tohno Mizuki without the "mysterious light" blur. Updated 3D models for Shoko and Hayasaka Akira are also visible. The game is scheduled for summer 2026 on Windows with VR support.

Jul 9

Camera Position Free Movement Feature Added to 'Super Real Mahjong Venus Returns'

The strip mahjong game 'Super Real Mahjong Venus Returns', developed by ILLUMINATION and Infinite Loop, introduces a free camera movement feature allowing players to view heroines from any angle during matches and reward scenes. The heroines respond with teasing lines. The game supports VR with a 'Desktop Mode' and 'Auto Mode' for non-mahjong players. It is scheduled for a summer 2026 release on Steam.

Jun 27

New Trailer for Super Real Mahjong Venus Returns Shows Tohno Mizuki Stripping Scene

ILLUMINATION released a new trailer for strip mahjong game Super Real Mahjong Venus Returns on June 25, featuring the first and second stripping videos of Tohno Mizuki with her updated 3D model. The game, co-developed with Infinite Loop, supports VR via a zero-distance stripping system and is playable in Desktop Mode on PC. It is scheduled for a summer 2026 release on Steam.

May 28

Super Real Mahjong Venus Returns Includes All Seven Past Series Instruction Cards

Infinite Loop and ILLUMINATION's strip mahjong revival 'Super Real Mahjong Venus Returns' will include all seven past series instruction cards for the first time. The cards, which were displayed on arcade cabinets to explain the game, can be collected by clearing conditions. The title launches around summer 2026 on Steam with VR support.