- Update Information – Sep 8, 2026 - 8 September 2026
Update NotesThank you for playing holoVillage.We've released the following update today.Improvements / AdjustmentsItems that cannot be used are now grayed out on the Furnace screenYou can now receive a new favor from villagers when the day changes, even if the previous day's favor was left incompleteIncreased the number of item drops from Pata Drones and OkanyansThe photo result screen in Photo Mode can now also be closed with the Cancel buttonBug FixesFixed a display issue when opening the Album while time is stopped in Photo ModeFixed an issue where the Confirm/Cancel button swap setting was not applied in the Music RoomFixed an issue where equipping Usada Pekora's shoes caused part of the character's torso to become invisibleFixed an issue where the Village Office appeared duplicated in a newly created villageFixed an issue where the Friendship display on Profile Cards could exceed t…
- Update Information – Aug 28, 2026 - 27 August 2026
Update NotesThank you for playing holoVillage.We've released the following update today.Improvements / AdjustmentsAdded a sound effect and on-screen message when you don't have enough MPPlaced a signboard in front of the Village Office announcing that Balloon Station Tickets are now on saleAdjusted the probability of each weather type (the chance of rain remains mostly unchanged, while the chance of less exciting weather such as Cloudy has been greatly reduced)Clarified in the descriptions when probability-based crop effects — such as Rare Seed Rate abilities and dish effects — are rolledRevised some unclear wording in the text of quests added in the updateBug FixesFixed an issue in certain environments where fishing bait could not be attached and the fishing spot guide would no longer be displayedFixed an issue where the stats granted by using a certain "orca" as a development material…
- Update Information – Aug 26, 2026 - 26 August 2026
Update NotesThank you for playing holoVillage.We've released the following update today.Improvements / AdjustmentsButton guides for each available action now appear for a few seconds when you equip a weapon, based on the weapon typeChanged the HUD hide toggle from pressing the left stick to holding it down (to prevent accidental input)Changed some of the crafting materials for Rosenthallia (axe weapon) (Silver → Iron)Added supplementary explanation about placement method to the Secret Base Ticket descriptionBug FixesFixed an issue where completing a hololive member's favor would increase a different member's FriendshipFixed an issue where Mining Sites could not be collected with the MalletFixed an issue where placing a Secret Base would cause a duplicate to appear in the villageUpcoming fixes planned for the near future:Easing the current behavior where failing to complete a hololive me…
- Update Information – Aug 25, 2026 - 24 August 2026
Update NotesThank you for playing holoVillage.We've released the following update today.Bug FixesFixed an issue in certain environments where pre-update save data would not appear in the save listImplemented measures to prevent new occurrences of this issue, as well as a recovery process for affected data.If this issue has already occurred and you've started a new world in the meantime, a one-time dialog will appear on your next launch, asking you to select either the old save data or the new save data. Only the selected save will be loaded from then on.Users affected by this issue will need an internet connection just once during recovery (on their next launch), as the account ID linked to the correct save data currently only exists server-side. Once recovery is complete, no internet connection is required at all.We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your understanding.Upco…
- 🌴 Summer Major Update – Aug 24, 2026🌴 - 24 August 2026
Summer has arrived in holoVillage!Here's an overview of all the exciting update contents.The 5 Members of FLOW GLOW Join holoVillage!The 5 members of FLOW GLOW — Isaki Riona, Koganei Niko, Mizumiya Su, Rindo Chihaya, and Kikirara Vivi — join the game! At the same time, furniture themed after each member has been unlocked. Get Close with hololive Members — The "Affection" SystemYou can now build Affection with hololive members through interactions — take on their favors, give them gifts, and more.As Affection grows, you'll receive gifts like Profile Cards, flowers, furniture, and outfits.The sparkly, cute Profile Cards have unique designs for each hololive member and can be viewed in the Encyclopedia. Build friendships with as many members as you can and collect them all!The flowers you receive from hololive members are themed after each of them — and it turns out Mayor Kumarine will use…
- Aug 24: Summer Major Free Update & Sale — Preview - 18 August 2026
✨ Aug 24 (Mon), 5:00 PM JST — the first major update is coming to holoVillage! ✨ New characters FLOW GLOW added, plus the Beach area, Affection, Guard/Dodge actions and more — a truly massive update‼️Beyond what's shown in the PV, there are plenty more additions we couldn't fit:New mini-games at the Beach that you can play alongside villagersA new facility that lets you respawn defeated bosses without waiting for the next dayIn addition to the dedicated Music Room mode, new items that let you play your favorite BGM during regular gameplayThrough the Affection system, you can now unlock up to 2 additional villager slotsA new feature allowing you to send off villagers to free up villager slotsAnd there's still much more beyond this list.Plenty of quality-of-life improvements for both existing players and newcomers alike.Plus, starting on update day, Monday, August 24, our very first sale…
- Update Information – May 29, 2026 - 29 May 2026
Update NotesThank you for playing holoVillage.We've released the following update today.Additions / AdjustmentsAdded pause functionalityAdded a button to the Main Menu that fully pauses the game, including in-game time and enemy movementYou can also pause instantly with a shortcut without opening the menuController: Press in the right stickKeyboard: P keyMovement now continues even when the movement input is held during area transitionsBug FixesFixed typos in some textIf you experience issues after the update, please try verifying the integrity of the game files using the steps below:https://help.steampowered.com/en/faqs/view/0C48-FCBD-DA71-93EBFor other issues requiring individual support, please contact us at:[email protected] note: we are unable to respond to inquiries about planned additions of new hololive members; however, we are actively considering them.We hope you con…
- Update Information – May 20, 2026 - 20 May 2026
Update NotesThank you for playing holoVillage.We've released the following update today.Additions / AdjustmentsAdded hololive Office furnitureAdded several furniture items to the "hololive" furniture series that let you recreate the famous office featured in Holo no GraffitiImproved furniture-on-furniture stacking in HousingPreviously, you had to enter the shelf placement mode on the bottom furniture first, then select the furniture to place on top from the list. With this update, you can pick up the furniture you want to place first, point your cursor at the bottom furniture, and follow the button guide to place it on top.Villagers can now follow you into buildings when given the "Follow me" commandAdjusted Fishing so that the camera angle no longer resets each timeAdjusted the effects of some endgame weapons to match their ability descriptionsAdded abilities to some Rank 3 katana weap…
- Update Information – May 14, 2026 - 14 May 2026
Update NotesThank you for playing holoVillage.We've released the following update today.Additions / AdjustmentsAdded a fine-adjustment mode for facility placement that locks the character's facing directionActivate by holding Shift (keyboard) or R2/RT (controller) while moving with a Construction Ticket equippedAlso works when repositioning with the HammerCooking now retains the previously selected quantity for easier consecutive craftingAdded Apple Juice, Pickles, and French Fries to the initially unlocked cooking recipesAll initial farm crops, as well as apples gathered from the Grassland, can now be used in cookingThese will also be unlocked for players already in-game if not yet unlockedUI improvements to the material selection screen in Smithing DevelopmentStats preview now shown on mouse hover when adding materialsFixed an issue where clicking outside item icons (but still within…
- Update Information – May 9, 2026 - 9 May 2026
Update NotesThank you for playing holoVillage.We've released the following update today.Additions / AdjustmentsAdded new color variations for Color Walls in HousingAdded new crafting recipes and items using certain fish caught while FishingIf you've already obtained the relevant fish, you can unlock the recipe by moving it from the Item Box into your inventory.Large placed objects (such as houses) now become semi-transparent when the character moves behind themAdded the M key as a shortcut for opening the MapThe ground now correctly remains in a watered state after harvesting crops during rainBug FixesFixed an issue where the Gathering Damage Up effect was not being applied correctlyFixed an issue in Housing where some color variations of the Prison Wooden Door were unusableFixed an issue where using a Pickaxe to retrieve a planted Shining Seed would turn it into a regular SeedBug fixes…
- Update Information – May 6, 2026 - 6 May 2026
Update NotesThank you for playing holoVillage.We've released the following update today.Additions / AdjustmentsFishing Balance AdjustmentsEased the difficulty balance and encounter rates for rare fishIncreased the effect of the Fishing Job quest endgame item from 5% to 30%About the rare fish encounter rate boost: Regardless of these changes, the encounter rate boost is applied as multiplication on top of the base rate. For example, if the base rate is 10% and equipment provides a +30% boost, the resulting rate is 13%.Bug FixesFixed an issue where certain beds could not be slept inFixed an issue where BGM would cut out when transitioning between areas in rapid successionAdjusted shelf area positions on some furniture (Country series)Adjusted the AquaLite Rod's magic, and fixed an issue where it could fail to deal damage to enemiesFixed UI issues with the cooking interface when using a co…
- Update Information – May 4, 2026 - 4 May 2026
Update NotesThank you for playing holoVillage.We've released the following update today.Additions / AdjustmentsOffline Play SupportInternet connection is now required only for the first launch; subsequent launches can be played offlineKumarin Tickets accumulate internally and are granted all at once on your next online launchOutfits and furniture cannot be purchased in Offline ModeEasing the Fuel ShortageA Giant Tree yielding a large amount of wood now appears in the Grassland areaAdditional trees placed in the Grassland areaGiant Coal yielding a large amount of coal now appears in the Mountain areaAdditional coal placed in the Mountain areaImproved Oil efficiency — one piece now smelts 3 ingotsAdded a new Random Title Call voice (Japanese only) by Kikirara Vivi, recorded live on her streamSignificantly buffed the rare fish encounter rate boost from Fishing abilities and similar effects…
- Update Information – May 1, 2026 - 1 May 2026
Update NotesThe following update has been released for holoVillage.Additions / AdjustmentsReplaced some of Himemori Luna's voice lines with versions recorded live on her streamSignificantly raised the village facility placement limit (approx. 50 → approx. 100)Bug FixesFixed an issue where loading "From the Start of Day" on a day a villager joins could result in the villager not being invitedFixed errors in the English text for Cooking Recipe Memo DPlanned Future ImprovementsSupport for play in offline environmentsAdjustments such as increasing rare fish encounter rates in FishingAdding additional moments outside of boss fights where time does not passImprovements to village facility placement controlsQuality-of-life improvements for character movement speed, actions, and moreOngoing Bug FixesBug fixes will continue to be released on an ongoing basis. For example:Automatic save data back…
- Update Information – April 29, 2026 - 29 April 2026
Update NotesThe following update has been released for holoVillage.Additions / AdjustmentsAdded Nekomata Okayu's voice to the Random Title CallBug FixesFixed an issue where swapping the Confirm button in settings would cause guides for buttons other than the swapped one to display incorrectlyFixed an issue where the second-tier Fertilizer Expansion and Sow Expansion abilities were not taking effectFixed an issue where opening the map or starting Fishing at the exact moment a day ends would cause time to stop progressingFixed an issue where the Status screen could not be opened depending on the item being heldFixed an issue where using Fast Travel immediately after defeating the final boss would cause the player to fall through the groundMade minor corrections to Shirakami Fubuki's and Ookami Mio's roomsPlanned Future ImprovementsSupport for play in offline environmentsQuality-of-life im…
- Update Information – April 27, 2026 - 27 April 2026
Update NotesThe following update has been released for holoVillage.Improvements / AdjustmentsTime no longer passes during boss fightsReduced the strength of some endgame fish in FishingMallet price changed from 600 → 100 coinsBug FixesSmithing fixesFixed an issue where the materials list could overflow the screen, making materials unselectableFixed an issue where enhancing equipment stored in the Item Box would not grant abilitiesFixed an issue where Equipment Development would become impossible once the development recipe history exceeded a certain sizeFixed an issue in the quest "Gather Emergency Supplies for the Village" where speaking to the quest giver with only part of the required delivery materials would consume those materials without progressing the questFixed an issue where the first Farming Job quest could not progress if a Farm had already been purchased from Nodoka and pla…
