Web3 Rhythm Game Dearst! Rhythm Stage Launches Gacha Functionality
The addition of gacha marks the game's first monetized character acquisition system, expanding its Web3 model beyond token rewards into a more traditional mobile-game revenue structure.
Reporting from 1 source: ASCII.jp.
The Web3 rhythm game Dearst! Rhythm Stage, jointly developed by NEXST and Dear Stage, introduced gacha functionality on July 6, 2026. The update adds special characters inspired by Moe Tsurumi of B≡FULLEST and Yui Ichinomiya of Rainbow Conquistador, plus limited costume characters for Karin Matoba, Marina Kumamoto, and Mayu Kurihara.
The Web3 rhythm game Dearst! Rhythm Stage added its first gacha system on July 6, 2026. The update introduces special characters based on Moe Tsurumi of B≡FULLEST and Yui Ichinomiya of Rainbow Conquistador, along with limited costume variants for Rainbow Conquistador members Karin Matoba, Marina Kumamoto, and Mayu Kurihara. These gacha-exclusive characters are meant to deepen the collection and raising loop. The game, a joint project between NEXST and Dear Stage, previously relied on point-based rewards and token airdrops. A TikTok LIVE broadcast on July 27 will feature performers Yuka Obayashi and Mei Ishihama playing the game live.
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