THE IDOLM@STER TOURS is an arcade game that launched its Second Stage series on August 6, 2026, adding Tour Mode, the game's first original song, a new UR card rarity, and over 90 newly drawn cards. A free public event announcing the update was held on July 27, 2026, at Ikebukuro Sunshine City Fountain Plaza.
THE IDOLM@STER TOURS, an arcade game from Bandai Namco Entertainment, moved into its second major content phase with the Second Stage series, which launched on August 6, 2026. The update introduced Tour Mode, a new gameplay mode centered on touring with an idol, shifting the game's focus from single live production to a nationwide tour scenario. It also added the game's first original song, a new UR card rarity, and over 90 newly drawn cards.
Before the update went live, Bandai Namco Experience held a free public event on July 27, 2026, at Ikebukuro Sunshine City Fountain Plaza to announce the summer update. Four voice actors from the franchise appeared as guests. The event was the first major content expansion for the game since its arcade release, and it set up the Second Stage series that followed in August.
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Aug 6
Bandai Namco Entertainment announced a major update to the arcade game THE IDOLM@STER TOURS, launching the new series Second Stage on August 6, 2026. The update adds Tour Mode, a new gameplay mode focused on touring with an idol, plus the game's first original song, a new UR card rarity, and over 90 newly drawn cards.
Jul 3
Bandai Namco Experience will hold a free public event at Ikebukuro Sunshine City Fountain Plaza on July 27, 2026, to announce the major summer update for the arcade game The Idolmaster Tours. The new series, called Second Stage, adds a Tour Mode. Four voice actors from the franchise will appear as guests.