Holoearth Launches: Join the Creator Economy Today
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After extensive testing and numerous feature previews, Holoearth has finally reached and launched its official 1.0.0 version. This marks a new chapter for the virtual space platform developed by COVER Corporation. This update not only enhances system stability but also introduces the Holoearth Marketplace, a plethora of new outfits, interface optimizations, and teasers for an official store, all steering towards a sustainable virtual environment enriched by fan-created content.
Holoearth Marketplace: Monetizing Fan Creations
The highlight of this update is the official launch of the "Marketplace." Users can now use Creator Tools to design personal T-shirts, hoodies, and chat stickers, and sell these fan-created content items using the virtual currency HoloCoin. Even better, these earnings can be converted into real-world money in the future.
This mechanism effectively transitions "fan creations" from a secondary creative culture to a viable creator economy model. It's not just an open platform; it's a creative ecosystem built on existing hololive character IPs. Users can create content related to Holoearth or hololive, enhancing engagement and strengthening the bond between VTubers, fans, and creators in this virtual space.
The Marketplace, combined with the customizable My Shop system, allows everyone to have their own little space: you can display products, decorate your shop, and even decide whether to open it to the public, blending a mini-exhibition space with a community hub. The hololive official store, set to open in May, hints at more "IP x UGC" interactions becoming a core strategy of this platform.
Future Updates: Hololive Member Stages, Expression Tracking, Mobile Version, and More
Beyond the current creation and sales mechanisms, the developer letter led by COVER's CTO, Kazuyuki Fukuda, reveals several upcoming updates that spark imagination for Holoearth's future.
One of the most anticipated features is that hololive members will be able to enter Holoearth with their original models. So, you might just bump into a member while exploring. Of course, members might also wear fan-created outfits, making it a dream come true for fans!
Imagine bragging to friends about meeting a hololive member in Holoearth!
Another feature in development is the "Tracking Mode," which will allow users to capture facial expressions and movements directly through a PC camera, enabling real-time interaction with Avatars. This will make live streaming and recording in Holoearth more dynamic.
In terms of character design, there are exciting developments. The team plans to introduce customization options like animal ears, fangs, demon horns, and elf ears, expanding the variety of Avatars available.
Additionally, mobile support is in the works, aiming to extend some PC features to mobile devices, lowering the entry barrier and expanding usage scenarios. Coupled with upcoming virtual concerts, meet-and-greet interactions, and brand collaborations, Holoearth is gradually building a virtual platform that integrates fan-created content, community interaction, and entertainment experiences.
Unlike open-construction virtual platforms like VRChat, Roblox, and VIVERSE, Holoearth is more like a fan utopia tailored for fans. It revolves around character IPs, fan creations, and community interaction, allowing fans to be more than just "spectators"; they can actively participate and create. Are you excited about this development?
They even collaborated with WIT Studio to create an animated promotional PV for Holoearth.
