Virtual romance has never been so real
The idea of virtual romantic partners has been around for a while. Although it is not the first case, Ken Akamatsu1994 series Artificial intelligence loves you This concept was explored during the rise of home personal computers. Subsequently, Japanese adult game brand Illusion released VR Luchenga virtual reality girlfriend simulator, 2018.
Illusion ended business operations last year, but the company’s former employees VR Lucheng Last spring, the two parties reunited to form a new company called Illumination (no relation to the American CG animation studio). Now, they promise to “evolve” VR Lucheng (VRカノジョ) A new next-generation VR game with a slightly adjusted name. VR-Kanojo (VR-na Kanojo) or VR Girlfriend).
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IlluminationX (formerly twitter) account announcement new VR-Lucheng June 27 game.
💘【New Product Release】💘
ILLUMINATION Co., Ltd.’s new VR experience game “VR Girlfriend” is now online! Expected to be published in winter 2024🎮
You can spend a special time with Yuhi Sakura✨
For details, please visit the official website ➡️ https://t.co/bHjnb3L5tc— Lighting | “VR Girlfriend” (@ILLUMINAstaff) June 27, 2024
💘[New product announcement]💘
ILLUMINATION Inc. launches a new VR experience game VR-Kanojo!
Expected to be published in winter 2024🎮
Spend a special time with Sakura Yuhi✨
Please visit the official website for details➡️
Since the announcement on June 27, Illumination X/twitter The account has had few updates regarding game features or set release dates. However, on August 29, the company announced on X/twitter A crowdfunding campaign will be launched on September 2 on the Campfire platform.
📢【ILM Intelligence Agency】📢
The crowdfunding page is finally open! 🔥 Starting at 19:00 on September 2, you can now support us by adding a new favorite! As the number of registrations increases, it will be easier to be displayed on the CAMPFIRE homepage, so please help us.
🔗 Click here to view the project page:… pic.twitter.com/UsfU2g1jXY
— Lighting | “VR Girlfriend” (@ILLUMINAstaff) August 29, 2024
📢[ILM Information Bureau]📢
The crowdfunding page is finally out! The more people you add, the more likely you are to appear on the CAMPFIRE homepage, so please support us!
🔗 The project page is here: https://camp-fire.jp/projects/75613…
Your support is the key to our success🔑
As of this writing, the crowdfunding campaign has 434 backers, surpassing its initial goal of 2 million yen (approximately $14,000) and reaching just over 12 million yen (approximately $84,000). The campaign has achieved all previously planned stretch goals and has also added new goals for a maid costume and omelette rice campaign if the campaign reaches 750% of the first goal. The event still offers many support options for future backers of the game.
The crowdfunding campaign also includes a brief preview of the game. While few game elements are shown in the video, voiceover by Sakura Yūhi:
Source: X/ of ILLUMINATIONtwitter Account (Link 2), Campfire, from Siliconera
