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Jul 6
Hasegawa is reissuing the VR-747 Temjin Type a8 White Knight Order 1/100 scale plastic model kit to mark the 30th anniversary of Cyber Troopers Virtual-On. The kit, designed by Hajime Katoki, features four-color molded parts, a Sleipnir Mk.6/w weapon, and White Knight Order decals. It is priced at 5,280 yen and ships October 1, 2026.
Jul 6
Game Spark's July 6 roundup covers three notable Steam releases from July 4: VR sandbox H3VR graduates early access after a decade with update 120, free MMORPG Battle For Embolia launches, and incremental healer game Master Healer Kale with useless party goes on sale.
Jul 4
VRChat Inc. announced it will sell Love Live! Sunshine!! Guilty Kiss related items on the VRChat official store, commemorating the streaming of the musical performance Guilty Kiss Musical Performance: Pitch-Black Wanted Ghost on November 22-23, 2026. The performance will be held locally and streamed on VRChat and SPWN.
Jul 4
Developer Evrac Studio released 'Master Healer Kale with useless party' on Steam on July 3. The incremental RPG puts players in the role of a healer supporting a flawed party. It has received a 97% positive review rate from 111 reviews and peaked at 2,303 concurrent players.
Jun 28
ILLUMINATION announced a 20% discount on VR Kanojo for the Steam Summer Sale, dropping the price from 6,200 yen to 4,960 yen. The sale runs June 26 to July 10, 2026. The game's VRM Heroine Function lets players load custom VRM models as heroines.
Jun 27
Japan XR Center has begun selling acrylic stands of monsters from the VR attraction 'Kaiju no Sumika VR' at its Fukuoka store. The lineup includes Baltan, Pigmon, and Gomora, each priced at 1,980 yen. The attraction lets players explore a monster paradise in VR.
Jun 23
Gugenka Inc. will host a free talk event called "Creator Talk Show" on VRChat at the Virtual Hiroshima Station 2.u world on June 27, 2026. Actor Masahiro Inoue will appear as a guest to discuss VRChat, UGC, and creative culture. The event will also stream on YouTube.
Jun 23
Korean developer EVR Studio, which announced the stealth action shooter MUDANG: Two Hearts at the Xbox Games Showcase 2025, has filed for bankruptcy. The studio's staff had already shrunk to just two people by January 2026. A major investor, Cheil Worldwide, confirmed that bankruptcy proceedings are underway in court.
Jun 18
ILLUMINATION announced on June 18, 2026, that it has implemented a new "VRM Heroine Function" for its PC VR romance simulation "VR Kanojo." The feature allows players to place a VRM-format 3D model in a designated folder, and that model will appear as the heroine in the main story, replacing the default character Yuhi Sakura. The update supports VRM models created and distributed via VRoid and other platforms, and players can experience existing game situations and physical contact with their custom heroine. To mark the feature's release, the Steam version of "VR Kanojo" is available at a 20% discount, priced at 4,960 yen (tax included) instead of the regular 6,200 yen. The sale runs from June 18 to June 25. The game originally launched on July 31, 2025, and supports Japanese, English, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, and Korean text with Japanese audio.
Jun 17
ENHYPEN's VR concert "ENHYPEN VR CONCERT: IMMERSION" will be screened in theaters starting July 10 as "ENHYPEN IMMERSION IN CINEMAS," adding unreleased interview footage. The film will be available in regular 2D, SCREENX, 4DX, and ULTRA 4DX formats. Tickets go on sale June 19.
Jun 17
Tohokushinsha Film and Square Enix revealed new details for the Dragon Quest 40th Anniversary Exhibition "Dragon Quest the DIVE -To the Stage of an Unseen Adventure-", including the immersive VR ride, two exhibition contents, and a full lineup of original merchandise.
Jun 11
DPVR has announced RoboPilot, a PCVR solution for robot remote operation and training. The system transmits head and hand 6DoF data in real time, reduces hardware costs by about 40% by omitting display modules, and supports data collection for imitation learning. DPVR ranked third in global VR market share in a 2024 Counterpoint report.
Jun 9
DPVR, a VR headset developer and manufacturer, has launched the enterprise all-in-one VR headset "DPVR P1 Max" and begun sales of the AI smart glasses "DPVR G1" on Amazon.co.jp. The company plans to sequentially release multiple models of the G Series in the Japanese market. Since its founding in 2015, DPVR has provided all-in-one VR headsets, PC VR, business software systems, and device management solutions. According to a 2024 Counterpoint report, DPVR ranked third globally in the VR market with 67% year-on-year growth, and second in the Chinese VR market per IDC and Counterpoint reports. The G Series integrates AI conversation, photo/video capture, music playback, and Bluetooth calling into everyday eyewear, with SDKs available for business clients to develop proprietary functions. The P1 Max is specifically designed for enterprise use, though detailed specifications were not provided in the announcement.
Jun 5
Dynamo Amusement Co., Ltd. has licensed the Ao Oni IP from LiTMUS and announced "Ao Oni VR: Blueberry Mass Production Plan," the first location-based VR attraction in the series. Up to 22 participants wear VR goggles, walk freely, and collect drinks while avoiding Ao Oni. The limited-time event starts this summer at VR BASE TOKYO, with plans to expand nationwide.
Jun 4
The VRChat group VRC Creative Club will hold its third offline doujinshi event, Business Trip! VRC Creative Club 3, on September 27, 2026, at Sunshine City B Hall in Ikebukuro. The previous event drew about 4,500 attendees. Organizers are seeking sponsors with a first deadline of June 30, and plan to revise booth layout and air conditioning to address congestion and heat issues.
Jun 4
&TEAM announced its first VR concert, "&TEAM VR CONCERT BOUNDLESS," screening in 15 cities worldwide starting June 26. The eight Japanese locations mark the largest VR concert rollout for a HYBE MUSIC GROUP artist. The cinematic VR experience features a narrative about the group escaping a research lab, with new music, voice acting, and interactive effects.
May 28
Cho Meta Fes 2026, a real-world flea market and exhibition for VRChat users, was held May 23 at Akihabara UDX. The event used a digital numbered ticket system tied to VRChat IDs, letting attendees roam the corporate area while waiting for circle entry. The corporate area featured trials of VR devices including the EOZ VR Glove prototype and FluxPose magnetic full-body tracking.
May 16
The Anime Feminist podcast Chatty AF released its winter 2026 season wrap-up. Hosts Vrai, Dee, and Peter discussed the season, noting that while they dropped many titles, the shows they finished more than made up for it. The episode covers series from the Neutral Zone through Feminist Potential and sequels, including You and I Are Polar Opposites, The Darwin Incident, and Frieren S2.