The XR Annual Project is a Fujikyu Railway and HIKKY initiative that launched with a VR roller coaster at Virtual Market 2026 Summer, aiming to connect virtual engagement with real-world tourism.
Fujikyu Railway, celebrating its 100th anniversary, partnered with HIKKY to launch the XR Annual Project. The first phase brought Fuji-Q Highland to Virtual Market 2026 Summer with a VR roller coaster that accelerates based on rider scream volume. The project is designed to build virtual fan communities and drive real-world visits to the physical theme park.
Other XR hardware announcements in the same period include the ROG XREAL R1 gaming AR glasses, developed with ASUS, which opened pre-orders in Japan on June 15 at 141,550 yen. The glasses feature a 240Hz display, 57-degree field of view, and Bose audio, targeting portable gaming PC users. XREAL also announced the AURA XR headset, developed with Google and Qualcomm, scheduled for fall 2026 release with a sub-$1,500 price point, Android XR platform, and hand tracking.
Separately, the simulation game Boxroom, which lets players arrange Steam games on virtual shelves, entered early access after a delay past its planned May 26 window. The early access period is planned for 6 to 9 months with monthly major updates.
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Fujikyu Railway, celebrating its 100th anniversary, has partnered with HIKKY to launch an XR Annual Project. The first phase brings Fuji-Q Highland to Virtual Market 2026 Summer with a VR roller coaster that accelerates based on rider scream volume. The project aims to build virtual fan communities and drive real-world visits.
XREAL and ASUS Japan held a launch event on June 15 for the ROG XREAL R1, a gaming AR glasses set priced at 141,550 yen. It features up to 240Hz display, a 57-degree field of view, electronic dimming, and a dedicated dock. Pre-orders run until July 13, with early bird bonuses for the first 300 customers. The product targets portable gaming PC users, including the ROG Ally series.
XREAL announced the XREAL AURA, a next-generation XR headset developed with Google and Qualcomm, on June 17. The device is scheduled for release in fall 2026. Pricing has not been finalized, but the standard model is expected to cost under $1,500 (around 240,000 yen). The AURA combines a 91-gram sunglasses-style display unit with a separate compute pack. The display uses Sony micro-OLED panels with 1,920 by 1,200 dots per eye and a 120 Hz refresh rate, and offers a 70-degree field of view. That is wider than the 57 degrees of the XREAL One Pro and the 52 degrees of the XREAL 1S. The compute pack runs on Qualcomm's Snapdragon Reality Elite processor and Google's Android XR platform, which includes the Gemini AI assistant. The device supports hand tracking, 6DoF head movement, and gesture control via a built-in XREAL X1S coprocessor. Two storage configurations are planned: 12 GB RAM with 256 GB storage, and 16 GB RAM with 512 GB storage. From launch day, users can access millions of Android apps through the Play Store. XREAL opened two reservation programs on June 17: a 15,000-yen Benefit Program that secures priority shipping and a 30,000-yen purchase coupon, and a 45,000-yen First Limited Pass limited to 2,000 units that guarantees release-day delivery and a serial-numbered edition.
XREAL and ASUS's Republic of Gamers brand opened pre-orders in Japan on June 15 for the ROG XREAL R1, a pair of gaming-oriented augmented reality glasses priced at 141,550 yen. The glasses use Sony Micro OLED displays with a 1920x1080 pixel resolution per eye, a 240Hz refresh rate, and a 0.01ms response time. They project a virtual screen equivalent to 428 inches at 10 meters or 171 inches at 4 meters, with a 57-degree field of view. The device weighs 91 grams and supports native 3DoF tracking, with a space-fixed mode and a follow mode. Audio is tuned by Bose, and the glasses include a three-step electronic dimming function and an auto-transparency feature. Connection is via USB Type-C with DisplayPort Alternate Mode, supporting plug-and-play with the ROG Ally handheld PC, as well as Steam Deck, Lenovo Legion Go, iPhone 15 and later, Android devices, MacBooks, and Windows PCs. An included ROG Control Dock adds DisplayPort 1.4 and HDMI 2.0 inputs for consoles and PCs. Pre-orders run until July 13, with shipments starting July 14. The first 300 customers receive a bonus package including the XREAL Eye 6DoF camera accessory and a ROG KERIS II ACE gaming mouse.
Nested Loop Studios has launched early access for Boxroom, a simulation game that reads a player's Steam library and lets them arrange game packages on virtual shelves in a customizable room. Players can pick up and open game boxes, display screenshots, and discover secret figures tied to specific titles. The early access period is planned for 6 to 9 months with monthly major updates.
Nested Loop Studios and Pantaloon's room-building simulator Boxroom, which turns a player's Steam library into physical 3D packages for display and game launching, was scheduled for Early Access on May 26, 2026, but the Steam store page still reads "Coming Soon" as of June 4. A 4Gamer.net play report published ahead of the intended launch details the game's library-scanning feature, room customization with 1990s UK-themed furniture, and the privacy settings required to sync a user's account.
Pxrge Trxxxper, the 19-year-old winner of ABEMA's 'RAPSTAR 2025', released his first album 'REVERSAL' on May 15. The 10-track album features guest appearances from Jin Dogg, Benjazzy, DADA, Leon Fanourakis, Yvng Patra, Young Zetton, and ZERRY, with production by the OVER KILL team led by FUJI TRILL.