VR Kanojo is a PC VR romance simulation by ILLUMINATION that added a VRM Heroine Function in June 2026, allowing players to import custom VRM models as heroines, and is currently discounted 20% in the Steam Summer Sale.
VR Kanojo, ILLUMINATION's PC VR romance simulation, has been in the news this summer for a feature that changes how the game works. On June 18, 2026, the developer implemented the VRM Heroine Function, which lets players place a VRM-format 3D model in a designated folder, and that model appears as the heroine in the main story, replacing the default character Yuhi Sakura. The update supports models created and distributed via VRoid and other platforms, and players can experience existing game situations and physical contact with their custom heroine. This effectively turns a fixed-character romance sim into a platform for any fan-made or licensed avatar.
To mark the feature's release, the Steam version of VR Kanojo was offered at a 20% discount, priced at 4,960 yen instead of the regular 6,200 yen, with the sale running from June 18 to June 25. A few days later, ILLUMINATION announced another 20% discount for the Steam Summer Sale, dropping the price from 6,200 yen to 4,960 yen, running from June 26 to July 10, 2026. The game originally launched on July 31, 2025, and supports Japanese, English, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, and Korean text with Japanese audio.
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VRChat is exhibiting at Tokyo Game Show 2026 for the first time, with a booth in Hall 8 hosting talk sessions, live screenings, and world tours from September 17 to 21. Pixiv, which announced a capital and business alliance with VRChat, appeared at the booth's business day talk session. Head of Japan Growth Hideo Kitashoji says Japan is VRChat's second-largest market by players and its largest by creators.
The official VRChat world for the Netflix film Chō Kaguya-hime will open early at midnight on Friday, September 25, in the tutorial area, as part of the Tsukuyomi Thanksgiving Festival. The first 3D models of Sakayori Iroha and Tsukimi Yachiyo were shown for the first time. An online live, Tsukuyomi Thanksgiving Festival ~Super Delicious Pancake Party~, is set for 21:00 on Saturday, December 26.
DPVR has announced a VR-based drone pilot training simulation solution for educational institutions and drone training providers. The system runs on the enterprise PC-connected DPVR E4C headset, a DPVR-developed training and evaluation system, a commercial drone controller, and a PC. It covers hovering, figure-eight flight, mock examinations, forest fire response, and emergency rescue, and records training time, attempts, and evaluation results.
DPVR plans to release two new frame colors for its DPVR G4 AI smart glasses in Japan. G4 Amber Glow, a brown tortoiseshell pattern, is scheduled for late October 2026. G4 Stellar Blue, a blue tortoiseshell pattern, is scheduled for late December 2026. Ahead of those releases, DPVR will run the G4 Creator Preview Program from late September 2026. The program gives media personnel and creators 10 units each of G4 Frost Crystal, a clear color, and G4 Shadow Black, a black-based color, for 20 units total, free of charge with no return required. Participants are expected to post about the glasses on social media in their own formats, covering uses such as photo and video shooting, music playback, AI functions, and everyday coordination. DPVR says it will use participant feedback on fit, operability, and design in future product development and its Japan market plans. The DPVR G4 weighs about 42g, carries an approximately 8-megapixel camera, records 1080p/30fps video, and holds 32GB of internal storage.
V Inc. and Hakuhodo's Metaverse Consumer Lab released a survey of 1,129 VRChat users on how virtual life shapes real-world spending. Avatars and costumes (84.1%) and PCs and VR devices (78.1%) topped purchases, while 15.6% spent on real-world travel and events. Participation in company-run worlds reached 60.9%, but recall for company and brand names stayed near 20%.
VRChat Inc. released the stage timetable for its booth at Tokyo Game Show 2026, held at Makuhari Messe from September 17 to 21. Business days on September 17 and 18 feature VRChat Talk Session panels on how companies and brands use the platform. Public days from September 19 to 21 include a Hatsune Miku VR greeting, a hands-on demo of the joint pixiv world Avatar x Dress-Up Tutorial, and stage sessions for Love Live! Sunshine!! and My Hero Academia.
Dynamo Amusement will run the free-roam VR attraction "Ao Oni VR: Blueberry Mass Production Plan" at GeoPolis B1 in Tokyo Dome City for a limited time starting Friday, October 23, 2026. It is part of the Ao Oni x Tokyo Dome City Attractions event "Ao Oni Festival ~Blueberry Festival~," which also includes collaboration tickets, GeoPolis attraction tie-ins, mascot greetings, and mini games. Details arrive Monday, September 28.
V Inc. supported a Taiko Odori experience event hosted by Hioki City, Kagoshima Prefecture on VRChat on Saturday, August 29, 2026. The event ran inside the Taiko Odori world released in January 2026 and was staged with VRC EN-JP, a language exchange community. Participants in Japan and abroad used avatars to try the dance's movements, heard about the local festival Myoenji Mairi, and received guidance in Japanese and English. Organizers gathered participant impressions and interest in visiting.
Game Spark published a feature aimed at Steam newcomers drawn by Super Real Mahjong VR, recommending adult games on the platform. The list includes hit titles such as Densha 45 and works from Taiwanese publisher Mango Party, framing Steam as a growing market for adult games beyond traditional Japanese storefronts.
Pixiv Inc. announced on September 9 that it has invested in VRChat Inc., the San Francisco-based operator of the social VR platform VRChat, and formed a capital and business alliance. The two companies plan to collaborate over several years to develop the creator ecosystem around 3D avatar culture, with joint promotions, events, and gradual technical integration between their platforms. The first initiative is Pixiv supporting VRChat's booth at Tokyo Game Show 2026, held September 17-21 at Makuhari Messe, including a guest session. The second is a new VRChat world, 'Avatar x Dress-up Tutorial' (working title), developed by Pixiv with full promotional support from VRChat, aimed at beginners and planned for release this fall. The alliance builds on existing ties: BOOTH's 3D model category reached about 10.4 billion yen in 2025 annual transaction value, up about 179 percent from the prior year, and VRChat reports more than 250,000 active communities with average daily concurrent connections of 100,000. The investment amount and stake were not disclosed.
VRChat bar event Succubus Tavern LILITH continues to operate nearly five years after its start, with entry free of charge. Over 130 cast members participate, and weekly sessions set up six or more instances, often attracting more guests than can enter. Organizer LUMI*Rumi* attributes the event's longevity to the enjoyment of role-play.
The Dragon Quest 40th anniversary exhibition Dragon Quest the DIVE will run in Osaka from January 26 to March 14, 2027, at Grand Front Osaka's North Building Knowledge Capital Event Lab. Tohokushinsha and Square Enix announced the dates on September 7. The Tokyo run, held July 17 to September 6 at Tokyu Plaza Harajuku's Harakado, drew more than 90,000 visitors and sold out all tickets. The main attraction is the Dragon Quest VR RIDE, an immersive ride using Meta Quest 3 headsets and motion seats. Riders cross plains on a killer panther, dodge monsters in a forest, and fly through the sky with wind effects. After the ride, visitors move through zones including a castle, field, town, and item shop. A special ticket includes a framed three-pin badge set of Roto's Sword, the Sky Sword, and the Hero's Sword Kai, with the 40th anniversary logo. Ticket sales begin September 8 at 10:00 through the Square Enix app, followed by a Lawson Ticket advance sale October 6 and general sale October 21. A collab cafe with a menu different from Tokyo's will also run, open only to ticket holders.
VRChat Inc. will exhibit at Tokyo Game Show 2026 for the first time, running September 17-21 at Makuhari Messe. The booth, 08-N08 in Hall 8, hosts a stage program built around VRChat content: an official greeting with Hatsune Miku from the Yozora Program 2026, a re-screening of the Chou Kaguya-hime! live performance from Sanrio Virtual Festival 2026, a Love Live! Sunshine!! segment previewing the Guilty Kiss VRChat broadcast, and appearances by Koga-ryuu Ninja Ponpoko, Tokoroba/105ro8, and Kizuna AI.
Daniel Vávra, former director of Kingdom Come: Deliverance II, defended NVIDIA's DLSS 5 and claimed that developers across the industry use AI but avoid saying so publicly due to fear of criticism. His remarks, made while praising DLSS 5's visual improvements on KCD2, have sparked controversy.
Dynamo Amusement will launch the free-roam VR attraction Aooni VR: Blueberry Mass Production Plan at three locations starting September 11, 2026. The venues are Canal City Hakata in Fukuoka, Tobu Zoo in Saitama, and Shin-Shizuoka Cenova in Shizuoka. The attraction lets 10 to 20 participants walk freely, avoid Aooni, and collect drinks.
V Inc. handled production management for worlds used in VTuber live events at LEAFshade's new VRChat venue, LEAFstore VRC store. The venue opened with a recorded live on August 29, 2026. V Inc. is a partner company of VRChat Inc. with a top track record in Japan for long-term projects.
Dengeki Hobby Web's editorial ranking of Amazon's hobby new-arrival bestsellers in the plastic model category, current as of September 2, 2026, puts Kotobukiya's Arcadia Vanir at number one. The twin demon-type Diers kit, designed by Nidy-2D-, is the latest in the Arcadia line. Bandai Spirits' 30MF Necrosmephisto takes second, followed by Gundam decals, 30MF class-up armor, Hasegawa's Mospeada armored cycle, and 30MM Spinatia beast spec.
Unitcom's PC Kobo brand released VRChat recommended spec PCs from its LEVEL∞ gaming line on August 20. Prices start at 404,800 yen. The cheapest model pairs a Ryzen 7 7800X3D with a GeForce RTX 5070, 16GB memory, and 1TB NVMe SSD. Higher-end versions reach 579,800 yen with a Ryzen 9 9950X3D and RTX 5080. All are built-to-order.
DPVR announced that its commercial PC VR headset, the DPVR E4, is now operating as part of the Hyperdeck multi-sensor VR attraction at Andretti Indoor Karting & Games' Schaumburg, Illinois facility, which opened March 10, 2026. Hyperdeck supports up to four players simultaneously, combining VR visuals with motion, wind, heat, vibration, and haptic feedback. DPVR will use this case study to promote global commercial VR deployments.
A mod called BFVR lets players run the 2002 FPS Battlefield 1942 on VR headsets with motion controller support. The release trailer shows gameplay and features. The mod is free on GitHub and works with other mods, plus mouse, keyboard, controller, and flight stick input.
VR BASE TOKYO returns to Tokyo Tower Foot Town from July 18 to September 6, 2026. Starting August 1, the location-based VR attraction Aooni VR: Blueberry Mass Production Plan joins the lineup. The venue previously drew 20,000 visitors. A hands-on report describes the experience as a party game that blends horror with group play, priced at 1,000 to 1,500 yen per session.
TOMORROW X TOGETHER's third VR concert tour, 'TOMORROW X TOGETHER VR CONCERT: ENDLESS RIDE,' began screening on July 31 in Tokyo and Fukuoka. The tour will visit seven cities nationwide through September. The VR concert features 12K video and 7.1ch audio, with performances in virtual spaces like a pink desert and an upside-down cityscape.
DPVR announced that its PC-connected VR headset, the DPVR E4, has been adopted for TRIOTECH's location-based VR attraction STORM. STORM features two-player simultaneous play, motion seats, wind effects, and hand gesture controls. The E4's 4K display, 120Hz refresh rate, and 116-degree field of view support the immersive experience.
BeXide, the Tokyo game developer behind the Doko Demo Issho series, has entered the VRChat avatar market. The company released two avatars through its BOOTH shop: Kokoro, a fox shrine maiden from its game Kitsune no Kaerimichi, and Nuit, an original character. Both cost 5,000 yen, discounted to 4,000 yen until August 16. A VRChat trial world, BeXide Avatar Trial World, is also live.
Bandai's SMP [SHOKUGAN MODELING PROJECT] adds the VRV Robo from 'Gekisou Sentai Carranger'. The plastic kit combines from five VRV machines that transform into VRV Fighters. Pre-orders open August 7, 2026 at Premium Bandai for 10,725 yen, with shipping scheduled for March 2027.
Creative studio Ourai handled planning and production for the immersive VR experience "VR Dinosaur: Don't Let the Tyranno Find You! Triceratops Rescue Mission," launching August 20, 2026, at 13:00 on the 7th floor of Aruaru City in Kitakyushu. The roughly 10-minute walk-through adventure is supervised by paleontologist Akihiko Shibahara and features a baby Triceratops named Trill searching for her mother Maya Mama while avoiding a Tyrannosaurus.
HIKKY announced on July 28 that it released the Fujikyu Highland-themed VR space "Virtual FUJIQ" on VRChat on July 27. The world is part of the XR Annual Project marking the 100th anniversary of Fujikyu Railway's founding. Visitors can enter for free 24 hours a day from VR devices or Windows PC by searching for "Virtual FUJIQ" within VRChat. The space keeps attractions from Virtual Market 2026 Summer, held July 11 to 26, playable after the event ended. These include the VR coaster "Super FUJIYAMA!," which accelerates the more the player screams, and the water attraction "Sugoku Nagashimasuka," a two-choice quiz about Fujikyu Highland trivia. HIKKY states this is the world's first VR coaster that accelerates with screams, based on its own research from February to June 2026. Beyond serving as an event archive, the space is a hub for the Fujikyu Highland virtual community "FUJIQ VIRTUAL PLAZA," which has drawn over 10,000 members within about two weeks of recruitment. Community members interact on Discord and will help plan the Virtual Market 2026 Winter exhibition. New attractions and content are planned, incorporating member feedback.
VRChat Inc., the US-based operator of the social VR platform VRChat, announced on July 31, 2026, that it will exhibit at Tokyo Game Show 2026 for the first time. The event runs from September 17 to 21 at Makuhari Messe, with September 17 and 18 as business days and September 19 to 21 as public days. The company's booth, located in Hall 8 at number 08-N08, will operate under the theme "See, Touch, Experience," offering daily stage events on the main stage featuring guests such as streamers, creators, and collaborative IPs. A hands-on corner will let first-time visitors try VRChat on the spot without bringing VR equipment, with staff on hand to assist. The company also plans venue-exclusive novelties and special content for booth visitors. Details on performers, stage programs, and booth content will be released in two future announcements. VRChat Inc. CEO Graham Gaylor said the appearance is an opportunity to thank Japanese users and creators and to welcome newcomers. The company is also recruiting a small number of sponsor companies for the exhibition.
A store page for a Meta Quest game called 'Meccha Chameleon VR' has appeared on the Meta Quest store, offering pre-orders at 600 yen. The game closely resembles the popular hide-and-seek title 'Meccha Chameleon', which has sold over 15 million copies as of July 5. The developer of the original game, Lemorion, has issued a warning on X, stating that they did not grant any permission for the creation of this VR version. Lemorion added that they are currently filing a takedown request and urged users not to purchase the game. The developer and publisher of the imitation game, Orbit Edge Studio, appears to be based in Pakistan according to its privacy policy. The title is identical to the original except for the addition of 'VR' at the end, and screenshots on the store page are nearly identical to those used on the original's Steam store page.
DPVR announced that its PC-connected VR headset, the DPVR E4, has been adopted for the arcade racing game Asphalt 9 Legends Arcade VR, developed by Australian arcade manufacturer LAI Games. The DPVR E4 features a 4K-class display with a resolution of 3664x1920 pixels, a maximum refresh rate of 120Hz, and a lightweight design of approximately 280 grams. The headset uses inside-out 6DoF tracking, eliminating the need for external base stations, which simplifies installation in arcade facilities. Asphalt 9 Legends Arcade VR is a racing simulator that includes seven supercars from brands such as Porsche, Lamborghini, and McLaren. It combines a full 5D motion system, a 43-inch full HD monitor, and LED lighting to deliver dynamic movements like drifting and acceleration. The game offers modes including Hunted, time attack, and quick race, and supports up to four connected cabinets for multiplayer play. DPVR stated it will continue collaborating with arcade game manufacturers and facility operators to provide VR hardware and customized solutions.
VTuber Kizuna AI announced a live VRChat event called "Kizuna AI Escape" on July 21, giving active VTubers one hour to find her in the virtual space and collaborate on the spot. She moved locations multiple times during the event as participants found her.
The Dragon Quest 40th anniversary event in Harajuku features a VR ride where participants mount a killer panther in a 360-degree adventure. The press preview revealed a setup using Meta Quest 3 headsets and a pre-show briefing, with groups of up to 16 experiencing the ride simultaneously.
HYBE JAPAN announced the third VR concert tour by TOMORROW X TOGETHER, titled 'ENDLESS RIDE,' to be held in seven cities starting July 31. The tour includes first-time stops in Hiroshima and Miyagi. Produced by AMAZE, the concert features 12K video, 7.1ch surround sound, and new one-on-one communication elements. It is part of the 'HYBE JAPAN VR NEXT STAGE 2026' project, which expands the VR concert lineup and screening locations.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
&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.
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.