VIRTUAL LIVE ARENA
Release date: Nov 30, 2023
Developers: THRUSTER Inc
Publishers: SHOGAKUKAN Inc
Genres: Casual, Free To Play, Audio Production, Software Training, Game Development
Categories: Single-player, Multi-player, Co-op, Online Co-op, In-App Purchases
Supported languages: Japanese

Jump in solo or with friends! Virtual Live Arena (VLA) is now live!—a new platform where you can experience a wide variety of VR entertainment. The explanations are in Japanese, but you can enjoy most of the experience without understanding the language. It’s free to enter, so feel free to give it a try! ---------------------------------------------------------- ■CONTENTS 1 'ZUKAN MUSEUM VLA Powered by Shogakukan Zukan NEO' Experience a new kind of “Immersive Encyclopedia Journey' based on the Shogakukan Zukan NEO series, which has sold more than 15 million copies. Step into a world where creatures once found only in books come to life — explore their habitats and travel through time. Step into the VLA as your own avatar and journey through a “living encyclopedia,” experiencing the life and energy of the animals up close. ※Please note: All VLA content is available in Japanese only. ■Event Dates October 10, 2025– October 9, 2026 ■Tickets & Virtual Goods 1.Admission Ticket: ¥980 JPY 　Includes an elephant headband (virtual item). 　Unlimited re-entry during the event period. 2.Animal Headbands (virtual items): ¥550 JPY 3.Event Logo Cap (virtual item): ¥550 JPY ※Please note that the event dates, ticket pricing, and merchandise details are subject to change without notice. ---------------------------------------------------------- ■CONTENTS 2 'Beyond Veil Virtual LIVE – Free Edition' Board a massive ship that appears on a city rooftop and embark on a 3-minute-long VR journey, guided by a virtual character through an music-filled live performance. ■ Event Dates Running daily ---------------------------------------------------------- ■About Virtual Live Arena (VLA) VLA is a project delivering a wide range of immersive VR entertainment content. High-end VR experiences for VR headset and gaming PCs 　 Join events as your avatar, interacting and communicating with other participants in real time. 　(Some content may not support this feature.) Virtual items and event tickets are available inside the platform, with both free and paid experiences offered. ---------------------------------------------------------- System Requirements ■Minimum Specs Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS: Windows 10 Processor: AMD Ryzen 3 1200 / Intel Core i5-7500 Memory: 8 GB RAM Graphics: AMD Radeon RX 580 / NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 DirectX: Version 12 Storage: 10 GB available space VR Support: OpenXR-compatible (Recommended: Meta Quest 2 or Meta Quest 3) ■Recommended Specs Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS: Windows 10 Processor: AMD Ryzen 5 3600 / Intel Core i7-8700 Memory: 16 GB RAM Graphics: AMD Radeon RX 5700XT / NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 DirectX: Version 12 Network: Broadband Internet connection Storage: 10 GB available space VR Support: OpenXR-compatible (Recommended: Meta Quest 2 or Meta Quest 3)