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Explanation of Issues During Protolive #2 ~Yamato Phantasia~ and Future Steps

Explanation of Issues During Protolive #2 ~Yamato Phantasia~ and Future Steps

This is the Holoearth Management Team. We greatly appreciate everyone who attended the Protolive #2 ~Yamato Phantasia~ concert. Thank you once again to all who participated in the event. We would like to inform everyone about the technical issues that occurred during the Yamato Phantasia performance and our response. Why the number of attendees to the stage area was restricted Although the app login and network communication in the venue area were working as normal, the load on the API for fetching information on event-related items from the server far exceeded expectations. Due to the increased load due to people entering the stage area, the number of events that caused this error increased. As a result we took measures to restrict the number of entrants to the venue. We apologize to everyone who was looking forward to the show but could not enter the venue. We are currently working on a solution to this problem, and plan to take further measures against server load issues. At the same time, we will also review the quality assurance procedures performed during the verification of new releases, and will establish a more rigorous release verification system. In addition, in response to this incident, we are considering holding a replay of Yamato Phantasia after taking measures to allow more users to enter. Details of the replay being considered For a replay of Yamato Phantasia, we are looking into reopening the event area and showing the performance again. Contents under consideration: ・ Reopening of the Kyo-no-Miyako area ・ Replay of the performance with archive footage * Further details and schedule will be announced at a later time. * Currently, after verifying and improving functionality, we are considering whether it is possible to hold a complete event replay. This is under consideration; as a result, it may be replayed with some changes, so we ask for your understanding in advance. For those who purchased event items and were unable to participate Contents under consideration: ・For items with an expiration date, such as Holo Lite Blade, the usage period and effect activation period will be extended according to the schedule of the replay. ・The lanterns purchased will be carried over to the replay event area. *For further questions not pertaining to above please use the Contact Us page in-app. 500 regular Holocoins will be distributed to users as a thank you for participating in Yamato Phantasia Although some issues remain, the takeaways from this event were a sufficient verification for the platform as a benchmark for next-generation virtual event experiences, which was the primary purpose of this event. As a thank you for your understanding, we will send 500 Holocoins (regular) to all users who have logged in to Holoearth by the end of the original event period ending at 15:59 on July 21st (JST). Thank you for your patience. The event area for Protolive #2 ~Yamato Phantasia~ has been open for a while now, and we hope you will continue to enjoy it. Thank you for your continued support of Holoearth.  

Date

23.7.19
July 15th Event: Protolive #2 〜Yamato Phantasia〜! [July 18th Update]

July 15th Event: Protolive #2 〜Yamato Phantasia〜! [July 18th Update]

*July 18th update: ・Revised digital event ticket sales and archive dates Contents ・ Event Area ・ Event Date ・ Performers ・ How to Attend ・ Digital Event Tickets ・ Merchandise ・ Campaign Greetings from the Holoearth Management Team! Following the Protolive mini-concert that was held last December, we will be holding Protolive #2 〜Yamato Phantasia〜 in Holoearth on July 15th, 2023 at 17:00 (JST)!  What's more, fans will be able to log into Holoearth and enjoy the concert's hand-crafted event area between the dates of July 8th and July 21st!  Protolive #2 will test new mechanics in Holoearth and present the variety of media that are part of hololive Alternative. This performance aims to be a benchmark for next-generation virtual event experiences in Holoearth. Event Area After the scheduled update on Saturday, July 8, 2023, we will open an event area based on Kyo-no-Miyako, which appears in the web manga Yamato Phantasia that is serialized in hololive Alternative. In Kyo-no-Miyako, we have prepared a ton of content for fans to enjoy each day while the event area is open, including minigames that can played as the Pyramid-kun avatar and quests that reward in-game items.  We also released the latest info about the event area and event-related items on the recently streamed 3rd episode of Holoearth TV, so please check it out below!  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uBLaRpT57PA Event Date Event area open Sat, July 8th, 2023 at 14:00 (JST) - Fri, July 21st, 2023 at 15:59 (JST) Concert start Sat, July 15th, 2023 at 17:00 (JST) Performers Shirakami Fubuki (@shirakamifubuki) Sakura Miko (@sakuramiko35) Nakiri Ayame (@nakiriayame) Ookami Mio (@ookamimio) About Protolive #2 〜Yamato Phantasia〜 Protolive #2 〜Yamato Phantasia〜 is a traditional Japan-inspired concert in a setting that envisions the world of Yamato, as seen in the hololive Alternative web manga: Yamato Phantasia. The cast will include Shirakami Fubuki, Nakiri Ayame and Ookami Mio – who appear in the Yamato Phantasia series – as well as Sakura Miko. The web manga series is available here: https://alt.hololive.tv/holonometria/en/manga/series/yamatophantasia/ The event will be free-of-charge via the Holoearth app, and digital tickets are available to purchase for viewing as well (see below). A portion of the performance will also be streamed for free on YouTube Live, so please look forward to it! The public announcement made during the Protolive Replay event can be viewed here:  How to Attend The event can be viewed for free by downloading and installing the Holoearth Lobby Beta. * Only available for PC (Windows). * As the application is in beta, we cannot guarantee problem-free performance. Notification in Advance The Protolive #2 Yamato Phantasia is a free performance for the purpose of testing Holoearth’s system operability and server load, so in the event of temporary service interruptions or shutdowns we cannot guarantee an event restart. The event will be relatively network intensive, and so there is a possibility that the performance may be disrupted depending on your internet connection. We recommend using a stable internet environment, such as a wired connection if possible. We allow users to post videos and screenshots up to 30 seconds without sound on media sharing sites, SNS, etc. However, commercial use of videos, etc. (receiving fees from the audience and broadcasting videos, etc.) is prohibited. Please note if it is determined that inappropriate content is included in the posted or distributed content, we may take steps to have it deleted. Since this rule is specific to this performance, the same may or may not apply to future live events. Please note the Project Team may suspend accounts or eject participants from the event space who impede the event experience for others via trolling, abusive language, or other disruptive behavior. Any issues we experience before or during the event will be announced via the Holoearth chat function and the official Holoearth website and Twitter page. During this performance, for testing purposes please note that some graphics settings will not be changeable. Digital Event Tickets Streaming+ ¥3,650 (Tax in) Purchase here Ticket sales: June 16 - July 26, 2023 at 22:00 (JST) * The event archive will be available from midnight, July 19th (JST), which can be viewed any number of times until 23:59 on Wednesday, July 26th, 2023 (JST). * Access to the archive of the event will end after 23:59 on Wednesday, July 26th, 2023 (JST). * At the time of payment, extra fees will be charged in addition to the ticket price. Please confirm on the checkout screen. * Tickets are not required for viewing in Holoearth. Commemorative Merchandise Protolive #2 Yamato Phantasia official event merch launched! This is a lineup of merchandise depicting the event’s key visual, as well as items with illustrations by “Yamato Phantasia” manga artist Kousuke Kurose! Purchases of a Random Acrylic Keychain come with a bonus Redemption Code Slip for a chat Sticker that can be used in Holoearth (Redemption Code Slip will ship together with the purchased items)! The Event Merch Complete Set comes with a bonus Replica Concert Ticket! The online shop can be accessed here: https://shop.hololivepro.com/en/products/hololivealternative_yamatophantasia2023 Yamato Phantasia Celebration Campaign To commemorate this event, campaign participants stand a chance to win a free Replica Concert Ticket with the printed autographs of Shirakami Fubuki, Sakura Miko, Nakiri Ayame, and Ookami Mio! Feel free to participate in each campaign for a chance to win! 1. 30 individuals who purchased a Yamato Phantasia digital event ticket will be randomly selected. Digital event tickets can be purchased here: Streaming+ For terms and conditions of this campaign, please check the details on the streaming service website above. 2. 20 individuals who purchased any Yamato Phantasia event merch will be randomly selected. After purchasing eligible products, be sure to fill in and submit this form with your order number and contact email address. Eligible products for participation: 【HOLOLIVE ALTERNATIVE PROTOLIVE #2 YAMATO PHANTASIA CELEBRATION】 ・Event Merch Complete Set ・Acrylic Panel (A5-size) ・Poster (B2-size) ・Random Acrylic Keychain ・T-shirt ・Desktop Folding Screen *You may also participate whether you purchase the tickets either at hololive production OFFICIAL SHOP or at GeekJack. Terms and conditions for this campaign Please confirm the form instructions linked above before participating ・Applications are limited to one per person. Multiple applications are not allowed. ・If we determine that an applicant has attempted to violate the campaign terms, such as by harming the fairness of the drawing by  submitting multiple applications, we may invalidate the applicant's participation without prior notice. ・Please note that if you do not complete the form by the due date, you will not be able to join this campaign. ・We will contact you through the e-mail address you entered into the form to inform you that you have been selected. Please note that if we are unable to reach you, we may invalidate your entry. 3. 20 individuals who follow the official Holoearth Twitter account & share a screen shot/clip from Holoearth or their omikuji result during the event period with the #YamatoPhantasia hashtag will be randomly selected. Event period: Sat, July 8th, 2023 at 14:00 (JST) - Fri, July 21st, 2023 at 15:59 (JST) Account to follow: Official Holoearth Twitter account Terms and conditions for this campaign Prize information Prize specifications are subject to change without notice. The ability to receive a prize upon winning cannot be transferred to another person or exchanged for money. Prizes cannot be exchanged or returned. Prizes cannot be resold or transferred. If we determine that the raffle winning rights or prizes have been resold or transferred, the winning rights and prizes may be canceled and the rights and prizes returned. This campaign is subject to change or cancellation without notice. Please note we will not be held responsible in the case of any issues or damage (whether direct or indirect) that occurs due participation in this campaign or use of the campaign prize, unless damage is intentional or due to gross negligence on our part. How to participate By participating in this campaign, you agree to the terms and conditions herein. Please post only after complying with Twitter's terms of service. A Twitter account is required to participate, so if you do not already have an account please create one before participating. Click here to read our Privacy Policy (handling of personal information). How to receive campaign prize Winners will be contacted via direct message from the official Holoearth Twitter account (@Holoearth_EN). Winners will be requested to enter the necessary information (name, address, phone number, etc.) for prize delivery into the registration form provided by us by the specified date. Please note we will not accept prize acceptance registration via Twitter, any questions about the drawing of winning participants, or any inquiries by phone. If any of the following applies or is likely to occur, the winner's prize will be revoked: (1) We cannot contact the winning participant for more than one week from the date of notification of winning. (2) The winning participant is not following the Holoearth official Twitter account (@Holoearth_EN) at the time of the drawing. (3) The winning participant is determined to have violated the terms herein, such as attempting to transfer or resell the campaign prize. Campaign Prize Replica Concert Ticket with the printed autographs of Shirakami Fubuki, Sakura Miko, Nakiri Ayame, and Ookami Mio. * If a winner had purchased an Event Merch Complete Set, the bonus item Replica Concert Ticket that comes with this set will be the printed autograph version.   Event key visual #1: Tatsuya Nakanishi (@tayatatsu) Event key visual #2: Kousuke Kurose (@kuroseP) Please follow our official Twitter account @Holoearth_EN for the latest news and updates related to Holoearth! Sponsors

Date

23.7.7

Author

  • Management Team
Updates to System Requirements

Updates to System Requirements

Greetings from the Holoearth Project Team. The system requirements stated on the Download page have been updated. Update Details Required available storage space was added to minimum system requirements (see below). Recommended system requirements were newly added (see below). Minimum System Requirements OS Windows 10 64-bit or better Processor Intel® Core™ i5 (4th generation or better) or equivalent  Memory 8GB Graphics NVIDIA GeForce GT 1030 Storage 80GB or more space available   Recommended System Requirements OS Windows 10 64-bit or better Processor Intel® Core™ i7 8700 or equivalent Memory 16GB Graphics NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 DirectX® DirectX® 12 Storage 80GB or more space available * These requirements may change with future updates. We cannot guarantee performance on the same hardware after updates. * Even with the recommended system requirements, we cannot guarantee flawless performance.   Please follow the official Twitter account @Holoearth_EN for news and updates about Holoearth!

Date

23.5.26

Author

  • Development Team
Protolive Reply Event to be Held on May 25th

Protolive Reply Event to be Held on May 25th

Greetings from the Holoearth Project Team! On May 25th, 2023, we will be replaying the mini-live event, Protolive, that was held on December 12th, 2022. The aim of this second airing is to further test and strengthen our server network so that more people can enjoy live events in Holoearth. We invite both those who participated in the first Protolive and newcomers alike to come and enjoy this Protolive Replay event!  Event Date and Time May 25th, 2023 at 9:00 pm JST Performers AZKi (@AZKi_VDiVA) Mori Calliope (@moricalliope)   About “Protolive Replay” Protolive Replay is a free-of-charge re-showing of last year’s Protolive event that will be held in order to test system operability and server loads. As this event is primarily for testing purposes, it will last approximately 20 minutes. Please join us! For those who are interested, you can watch the archived Protolive event via the link below: How to Participate Anyone can join for free by installing the Holoearath Lobby Beta application on the Download page. *Only available for PC (Windows) *Due this being a beta version, please expect potential stability issues Minimum System Requirements OS Windows 10 64-bit or better Processor Intel® Core™ i5 (4th generation or better) or equivalent specs Memory 8GB Graphics NVIDIA GeForce GT 1030 Holoearth Lobby Beta version can be downloaded here. Notification in Advance The scheduled Protolive Replay is a free performance for the purpose of testing Holoearth’s system operability and server load, so in the event of temporary service interruptions or shutdowns we cannot guarantee an event restart. The event will be relatively network intensive, and so there is a possibility that the performance may be disrupted depending on your internet connection. We recommend using a stable internet environment, such as a wired connection if possible. Since this is a virtual event each user will see the performance from a different vantage point, so we allow and encourage users to post videos and screenshots on media sharing sites, SNS, etc. However, please note if it is determined that inappropriate content is included in the posted or distributed content, we may take steps to have it deleted. Since this rule is specific to this performance, the same may or may not apply to future live events. Please note the Project Team may suspend accounts or eject participants from the event space who impede the event experience for others via trolling, abusive language, or other disruptive behavior. Any issues we experience before or during the event will be announced via the Holoearth chat function and the official Holoearth website and Twitter page. During this performance, for testing purposes please note that some graphics settings will not be changeable. Please follow the official Twitter account @Holoearth_EN for news and updates about Holoearth!

Date

23.4.28

Author

  • Management Team
The Next Steps for Holoearth (Apr 2023 edition)

The Next Steps for Holoearth (Apr 2023 edition)

Greetings from the Holoearth Project Team! At the time of writing, almost 200,000 people have participated since we released the Holoearth Lobby Beta in November 2022. Thanks to your participation, we have made headway in testing the beta version of Holoearth. We appreciate everyone who has participated up to this point! This time around we would like to talk about the current status of Holoearth development, as well as the current roadmap for the project.   Alternative Booth Held as a Virtual Exhibition Venue During hololive SUPER EXPO A virtual exhibition venue, the hololive Alternative booth was opened for the hololive SUPER EXPO 2023 event held at Makuhari Messe during March 18th – 19th, and was open to the public until April 13th. The virtual venue received even more visitors than the main live event, which itself was well received. Thank you to everyone who came to either the live event or the virtual venue! In addition, we introduced the ability to purchase event-related merchandise in the virtual space on a trial basis, which was well-received. The success of this first virtual exhibition helped demonstrate the potential of the Holoearth project. Moving forward we plan on continuing to improve the functionality of Holoearth and hold a number of virtual events.   In-game Purchases Officially Implemented With a view to future live events, we added in-game purchases to the lobby, as well as an in-game currency, Holocoins, which can be exchanged for items including Stickers and Poppers that were temporarily introduced before for testing purposes.  ▼Check here for more details https://holoearth.com/en/news/533/ We have many plans for adding more items that can be used during live events in the future, so please look forward to future updates!    HoloCoin Gift As special thanks, those who login during the Holoearth Lobby Beta period will be gifted 250 HoloCoins. Please confirm by checking your Gift Box in Holoearth.   “ProtoLive Replay” Event In May we are planning to have a re-showing of the ProtoLive event that was held in the Holoearth lobby on December 26th, 2022. This will be a replay of the virtual stage portion of the event held late last year. Our aim with this replay is to further strengthen our network so that more fans can enjoy the live event experience in Holoearth. We hope you look forward to the Holoearth ProtoLive experience!   Future Live Events Following the ProtoLive Replay event, we are organizing a second ProtoLive event that will take place during the summer, which will also serve as a test for newly implemented mechanics. For the summer event, we are also adding a special area for participants to enjoy even outside of the main live show time. We will announce more details soon, so please look forward to it.   Sandbox Game & Avatar Creation System Updates We also have a few updates about the Holoearth sandbox game and avatar creation system that are also being developed. Sandbox Game Currently we are focused on: ・Improving the 3D style of the play area ・Brushing up combat mechanics ・Balancing the main game cycle In-game combat concept A new episode of Holoearth TV on YouTube showing more gameplay footage in collaboration with hololive talents is also in the works. Previous Holoearth TV Episodes (Japanese) Fighting a Golem in Holoearth Alpha! [Major Announcement] Bringing the latest information to the world! Holearth TV #2 [Major Announcement] Bringing the latest information to the world! Holearth TV #1   Avatar Creation System The avatar creation system is nearing completion of its prototyping phase, and we are looking to increase the number of options for avatar skins and costumes. We are planning to release a public beta of the avatar system around fall of this year for players to test a simple version of the customization options. Please look out for more details about the avatar creation system that we plan to release soon. Sample images of avatar skins That concludes our update of the current status of Holoearth. We have been busy adding more team members to the project and making strides in development of the virtual event / communication lobby, sandbox game, and avatar creation system. We will keep working hard toward a potential full release in 2024. Thank you for your continued support!   We are recruiting new members for the Holoearth Project.(Japanese)

Date

23.4.14

Author

  • Development Team
Official Implementation of Stickers and Poppers

Official Implementation of Stickers and Poppers

Greetings from the Holoearth Project Team! With a view to future live events, as of 4:00 pm JST on April 13th, 2023, we officially implemented in-game purchases. Additionally, as part of the same update we are adding Stickers and Poppers (shown below) as purchasable items, which were previously temporarily disabled. The Stickers being implemented this time will feature 54 members of hololive, hololive Indonesia, and hololive English. Those who purchase "hololive Sticker vol. 1 Value Pack", will receive "Animated Stickers (x3 types)" (see below). In addition, those who have an account and login after this update will be gifted 250 HoloCoins – Holoearth’s newly implemented in-game currency that can be exchanged for Stickers and Poppers and other future items – as a thank-you for participating in the Holoearth Lobby Beta. (In the Lobby, press the H key and select “Gifts” from “Shortcuts” to receive your HoloCoins) With these cute Stickers you can enjoy chatting even more! When you can get them From 4:00 pm JST on April 13th, 2023 Collection of Stickers The following depicts all 54 Stickers that are being introduced this time around. Bonus Sticker Collection The Animated Stickers included in the hololive Sticker vol. 1 Value Pack available for purchase are depicted below: Poppers The Poppers visual effects are shown below:  Merchandise Lineup The current items that will be added to the Holoearth shop are as follows: Poppers* *Consumable item hololive Sticker vol. 1 Value Pack Includes: all Stickers, Poppers x20, and Animated Stickers (x3 types) 0th Generation Sticker Pack vol. 1 1st Generation Sticker Pack vol. 1 2nd Generation Sticker Pack vol. 1 GAMERS Sticker Pack vol. 1 3rd Generation Sticker Pack vol. 1 4th Generation Sticker Pack vol. 1 5th Generation Sticker Pack vol. 1 holoX Sticker Pack vol. 1 ID 1st Generation Sticker Pack vol. 1 ID 2nd Generation Sticker Pack vol. 1 Myth Sticker Pack vol. 1 HOPE + Council Sticker Pack vol. 1 ID 3rd Generation Sticker Pack vol. 1 *Each Sticker pack can only be purchased once per account. Important Notes: Buying any of the Sticker packs above before purchasing the hololive Sticker vol. 1 Value Pack will lower the price of the hololive Sticker vol. 1 Value Pack by the price of the purchased sticker pack.  However, buying 20 Poppers before purchasing the hololive Sticker vol. 1 Value Pack will not lower the price of the pack. By purchasing all the Sticker Packs beforehand, the hololive Sticker vol. 1 Value Pack can be purchased for the price of 20 Poppers.   Please follow the official Twitter account @Holoearth_EN for news and updates about Holoearth!

Date

23.4.10

Author

  • Management Team
Hololive Alternative Virtual Exhibition Booth for Hololive SUPER EXPO 2023

Hololive Alternative Virtual Exhibition Booth for Hololive SUPER EXPO 2023

*Apr 7th update: added event end time to Date and Time Greetings from the Holoearth Project Team. A hololive Alternative exhibition booth will appear in Holoearth during the hololive SUPER EXPO 2023 event to be held at Makuhari Messe on the weekend of March 18th – 19th.    Date and Time From 11 am JST on March 18th until 10 am JST on April 13, 2023. The virtual exhibition will continue to be open to the public for a while after the hololive SUPER EXPO 2023 event ends, so please enjoy the exhibition at your leisure.    How to Visit Anyone can join for free by downloading and installing the Holoeath Lobby Beta* available via the link at the top of this site. Participants can access the virtual exhibition booth via the glowing pillar in the center of the in-game lobby. * Only available for PC (Windows) *Due to this being a beta version, please expect potential stability issues   About the Virtual Exhibition Booth This exhibition is inspired by the modern lifestyle envisioned by hololive Alternative, expressed in a virtual space. The booth concept as we imagined it has been arranged in a way that is best achieved in a virtual space. In addition to exhibiting hololive Alternative goods in a stylish room based on a sleek white color scheme, we have also prepared glimpses into the world of Holoearth to be enjoyed by participants – and the items on display can all be purchased from within Holoearth itself! After the virtual exhibition event ends, the hololive Alternative items on display will continue to be available for purchase on the official hololive online store until Monday, April 24th at 6 pm JST.   Please note before participating: Regarding the digital Poppers that were implemented previously on a trial basis, we are planning to add them as in-game purchasable items and have temporarily disabled them in preparation. We plan to update the Popper item mechanics and re-implement them. Thank you for your understanding! We will be announcing details soon regarding in-game purchases, such as Poppers.   Please see the following for information on how to download the Holoearth Lobby Beta. https://holoearth.com/beta/ Check the following link for more information about hololive SUPER EXPO 2023. https://hololivesuperexpo2023.hololivepro.com/ Please follow the official Twitter account @Holoearth_EN for news and updates about Holoearth!

Date

23.3.16

Author

  • Development Team
(Website Update) Addition of News and Careers Pages

(Website Update) Addition of News and Careers Pages

Greetings from the Holoearth Project Team! We recently added a News page and a Careers page to the official website. On the News page, we plan to post Holoearth update information, news, and development blogs. The Careers page provides recruitment information for those interested in applying to join the Holoearth and hololive Alternative teams. Please note that job postings will currently only be in Japanese. Our Holoearth development team is always looking for more members to help bring the Holoearth platform to the world. Thank you for your continued support of Holoearth!

Date

23.3.16

Author

  • Development Team
ProtoLive Event Announcement (Updated Dec 20th)

ProtoLive Event Announcement (Updated Dec 20th)

*Dec 20th update: Mori Calliope was added to the performance roster As announced during the Holoearth TV broadcast on December 10th, we will be holding a live event, ProtoLive, in Holoearth featuring hololive talents! ■Date and Time Monday, December 26th at 9:00 pm JST ■Performers AZKi Mori Calliope About ProtoLive ProtoLive is a free-of-charge performance for the purpose of testing Holoearth’s current system operability and server loads. For this reason, it will be a mini-live lasting about 20 minutes, but please join us for the fun! As this event is for testing purposes it is a pre-recorded showing, however, in the future we are looking into live broadcast events.  Notification in Advance The scheduled ProtoLive is a free performance for the purpose of testing Holoearth’s system operability and server loads, so in the event of temporary service interruptions or shutdowns we cannot guarantee the event will be restarted. The event will be relatively network intensive, so there is a possibility that the performance may be disrupted depending on your internet connection. We recommend using a stable internet environment, such as a wired connection if possible. Since this is a virtual event each user will see the performance from a different vantage point, so we allow and encourage users to post videos and screenshots on media sharing sites, SNS, etc. However, please note if it is determined that inappropriate content is included in the posted or distributed content, we may take steps to have it deleted. Since this rule is specific to this performance, the same may or may not apply to future live events. Please note the Project Team may suspend accounts or eject participants from the event space who impede the event experience for others via trolling, abusive language, or other disruptive behavior. Any issues we experience before or during the event will be announced via the Holoearth chat function and the official Holoearth website and Twitter page. During this performance, for testing purposes please note that some graphics settings will not be changeable.   Please follow the official Twitter account @Holoearth_EN for news and updates about Holoearth!

Date

22.12.10

Author

  • Management Team
Public Release of the Holoearth Lobby Beta

Public Release of the Holoearth Lobby Beta

About the Holoearth Lobby Beta The Holoearth Lobby Beta will serve as the portal into Holoearth and act as a communication lobby, where players can freely move around with and use test versions of their avatars, engage in the chat and use emoji, and communicate with other players.  More lobby mechanics will be added in future updates as we complete and test them. Before Participating The chat Stickers that were implemented for testing in March have been temporarily limited in functionality, as we add more functions and new Sticker types. We have distributed a limited number of 30 Poppers that can be used in the Lobby to beta version participants. In the future we may add more during the beta period, however, please note that for now these are consumable and will be gone after use. How to Participate Please check the Download page above for information on how to participate in the beta version. Participants can continue to use the same account they made during previous versions of the beta. Please be sure to read the Terms of Use, Privacy Policy, and the disclaimer on the Beta Download page before participating. Please follow our official Twitter account @Holoearth_EN for the latest news and updates related to Holoearth!  

Date

22.11.24

Author

  • Management Team
Announcing Details about the Holoearth Lobby Beta

Announcing Details about the Holoearth Lobby Beta

What is the Metaverse Project Holoearth? This project envisions a metaverse of virtual content possibilities, all set in the alternate universe of Holoearth.   About "Holoearth Lobby Beta version" We greatly appreciate everyone who participated in the verification test we conducted in March. We have decided to officially release the beta version of the communication lobby, which acts as the portal into Holoearth, on November 24th. Official Release Date and Time Thursday, November 24th at 4 pm JST The date and time as of this announcement is subject to change In the Lobby players can freely use and move around with test versions of their avatars, engage in the chat and use emoji, and communicate with other players. Further details and instructions on how to participate will be announced on the Holoearth official Twitter account on November 24th. Notifications in Advance The Holoearth Lobby Beta will only be available for PC (Windows) The Holoearth Lobby Beta Terms of Use and Privacy Policy have been released We may perform emergency maintenance due to unexpected bugs or issues Please note there may be stability issues during the beta testing period The Holoearth Lobby Beta download page will be posted on November 24th  Minimum System Requirements OS Windows 10 64-bit or better Processor Intel® Core™ i5 (4th generation or better) or equivalent specs Memory 8GB Graphics NVIDIA GeForce GT 1030 * These requirements may change with future updates. We cannot guarantee performance on the same hardware after updates. Please follow our official Twitter account @Holoearth_EN for the latest news and updates related to Holoearth!  

Date

22.11.21

Author

  • Management Team
Notice Regarding the End of the Lobby Verification Test

Notice Regarding the End of the Lobby Verification Test

On April 6th we concluded the verification test for the Holoearth lobby that started on March 25th. We would like to thank all those who participated during the testing period. We will use the feedback and results from everyone’s participation to aid in further development, so we look forward to your continued support. We will temporarily close the following in accordance with the end of the verification test: ・Holoearth account site and contact page ・Lobby servers In the meantime, until the Holoearth lobby is re-released, inquiries related to Holoearth can be sent via the contact form on the official COVER Corporation homepage linked below. Contact Page(Japanese)   Please follow our official Twitter account @Holoearth_EN for the latest news and updates related to Holoearth! Thank you for your continued support of Holoearth.

Date

22.4.6

Author

  • Development Team
Extension of the Lobby Verification Test Period

Extension of the Lobby Verification Test Period

About the Lobby Verification Test Being Conducted since March 14th  We greatly appreciate the participation and feedback we have been receiving from so many during the communication lobby verification test period that started on March 14th. We will share everyone’s bug reports, feedback, server load verification results, etc. with the development team to help in continued development. Testing Period Extension and Update Overview As a small thank-you to everyone who participated in the current test, we will reproduce the hololive Alternative exhibition booth that was open during the hololive SUPER EXPO 2022 event held at MakuHari Messe during March 19th - 20th inside the Holoearth Lobby. We have also added the ability to hide the UI and change the color of the Pyramid-kun avatar, as requested by test participants. F1 key: Hide UI F2 key: Change avatar color About the Testing Period Extension The event was extended from March 25th until April 6th. How to Join Information on the test and how to participate can be found in the previous article posted on March 14th. Regarding the Updated App Version We have ended the public release of the current update version.

Date

22.3.25

Author

  • Development Team
Communication Lobby Verification Test Launch

Communication Lobby Verification Test Launch

About the Metaverse Project Holoearth This project envisions a metaverse of virtual content possibilities, all set in the alternate universe of Holoearth. About the Verification Test For this test we will use the prototype version of the communication lobby – the portal into Holoearth – to test and verify both the current functionality and server loads. Since the main purpose of this test is verifying server loads, the in-app functions and visuals do not necessarily reflect those of the final planned release version. In this test version of the communication lobby, participants are able to control a test avatar, move around the lobby, and communicate with other participants using emotes and text chat. The results of this test will be used for continued development for future in-app functions and events held in the Lobby. Verification Test Period The test will run from March 14th, 2022, until March 25th, 2022. How to Launch Holoearth Download the zip file from the test version download button at the top of this page. Extract the contents of the zip file and double-click the HoloearthSetup.exe file. By clicking the “Login / New Account” button, your web browser will open the Holoearth account registration site. After completing user registration, you will be prompted to close your browser, so you can close the browser and return to the Holoearth app.  Minimum System Requirements * These requirements may change with future updates. We cannot guarantee performance on the same hardware after updates. OS Windows 10 64-bit or better Processor Intel® Core™ i5 (4th generation or better) or equivalent specs Memory 8GB Graphics NVIDIA GeForce GT 1030 Disclaimer During the testing period, there may be unexpected bugs or incidents that require emergency maintenance. Holoearth accounts created for this test are test accounts, so please note there is a possibility they may not be available for use in future updates. Notes This testing period has ended. Please confirm the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy before creating an account and participating in the verification test. Please send inquiries during the verification test via the contact form below. We cannot guarantee you will receive a reply to contact form inquiries. For individuals for the verification test: On the condition that individuals comply with the Holoearth Terms and the Company’s Derivative Works Guidelines, the Company shall not assert any copyright infringement claims against Users that perform “Live Game Streaming” of the Services on YouTube, niconico, Twitch, TwitCasting and any other so-called video streaming services, regardless of whether so-called monetization features are turned “on” or not (refers to monetization systems that are built into video streaming services, such as the “YouTube Partner Program” that includes Super Chat functions, niconico’s “Creator Incentive Program” and other similar programs). Please note that the foregoing does not apply to individuals that belong to corporate entities or organizations. If you are streaming on behalf of a corporate entity or organization, please contact us is you wish to perform “Live Game Streaming.” Please follow the official Twitter account @Holoearth_EN for news and updates about Holoearth!   Regarding the Updated App Version We have ended the public release of this update version.

Date

22.3.14

Author

  • Development Team