Animaze Update 1.27.12755 (currently on Next-Version)
Hello Awesome Folks! New update! Just on the Next-Version branch today, and on the main branch probably in a week or two Animaze now has a new virtual webcam device that utilizes the latest native Windows 11 infrastructure for virtual webcams. This aims to provide improved compatibility with the latest Windows 11 updates, as the previous legacy virtual webcam driver can be problematic on the la…
Hello Awesome People! A brand-new Holotech Original has made its way into the avatar roster. Today's world is full of corporate fat cats, but what if you had access to a literal one to relay your thoughts out there? More chubby than fat and more cute than greedy, this Fat Cat Avatar is ready to work for you, and to reflect any personal thoughts on whether the summer body is ready for the beach…
Hello Awesome People! A brand new Holotech Original hare is hopping in the Animaze live service avatar catalog! The 2026 Easter is rather anxiety-inducing for many of us, given what's happening out there worldwide. Anxietail Andy is here to join the Holotech Originals cast, and reflects that with his slightly neurotic-flavoured demeanor and asymmetric eyes. Find Andy in the Animaze Live Service…
Hello Awesome Folks! Those of you who use the Next Version branch already know this since yesterday: there's a new update for Animaze. Because last autumn and earlier this year, we have witnessed several events that have caused headaches for AWS or internet routing (likely due to global conflicts), we are making some changes to the Animaze app to make it more resilient to internet outages or un…
Hello Awesome Folks! New update! Just on the Next-Version branch today, and on the main branch probably tomorrow! If you do want to test it and need a reminder on how to navigate branches: Because last autumn and earlier this year, we have witnessed several events that have caused headaches for AWS or internet routing (likely due to global conflicts), we are making some changes to the Animaze a…
🎉 New Release: Anna, the earth magic prodigy. 🎉 With a love for green and all things nature, Anna joins the Holotech Originals avatar cast. She has a close bond with Midori, having attended the same magic school. She is in the app, on both Windows PC and iOS, right now. Available both with and without her signature hat, which is more special than a regular prop, with its array of physics-driv…
Hello Awesome People! As 2025 wraps up and 2026 is about to start, we'd like to lift a corner of the curtain and take a peek at what to expect from Animaze in the following year. You may already know this, but since we are a small team, the order of bullet points in the following list is not set in stone (priorities may shuffle in the future). Tracking focused iOS Animaze app We know many of yo…
Hello Awesome People! We have always believed that digital self-expression should be accessible, fun, and creatively empowering. From Facerig in 2014 to Animaze in 2025, our mission has been to open new roads, inspire, and give anyone the tools to become anything on camera – no matter who they are or where they're streaming from. Idealistically, we pursued doing that in a more challenging way,…
Hello Awesome People! Further beefing up the avatar roster for the spooky season, here are more avatars from the talented indie artist at Vertexfam, as Steam-exclusive avatar DLC content. Azuro is an unusual and expressive avatar, designed to capture the feeling of a world turned upside down. This small but dramatic character looks like it escaped from a world of fantasy, ready to stand out in…
Hello Awesome People! As the spooky season is upon us, we are rolling out a collaboration with the talented indie artist at Vertexfam for some Steam-exclusive avatar DLC content. Two of them are being released today, and three more of their friends will follow next week. Liss is a mysterious and powerful warrior from a forgotten civilization, brought to life in the digital world. Her sharp gaze…
Hello Awesome Folks! New update today, bugfixes, two new scenes, and a subscriber-exclusive avatar! Here are the highlights: · Added a new free 2D backdrop (Urban Crosswalk), and a purchasable 3D scene backdrop (Arcade Room), with bouncing arcade cabinets and dynamic lights. · To thank our subscribers who help us continue to create new content and fixes, we are also adding our very first subscr…
Hello Awesome Folks! Those of you who have been using the Next Version Beta branch this past weekend already know what this is about: Animaze Update 1.27.12692 is now officially deployed on the main branch! Like always, the previous version will hang around for a while on the "Previous" beta branch. If you need a reminder on how to navigate branches: Here are the highlights: · Four new dance Sp…
Hello Awesome Folks! New update today! Because it is Friday and we don't want to interfere with your weekend streaming schedule with changes deployed on Friday, it will go live only on Next-Version today, and on the main branch next week! If you do want to test it and need a reminder on how to navigate branches: Here are the highlights: · four new dance Special Actions (animations), to use with…
Hello Awesome Folks! Those of you who have been using the Next Version Beta branch this past weekend already know this: Animaze Update 1.27.12668 is out there, now officially deployed on the main branch! Like always, the previous version will hang around for a while on the "Previous" beta branch. If you need a reminder on how to navigate branches: Here are the highlights: · fixed a bug where lo…
Hello Awesome Folks! New update today! Because it is Friday and we don't want to affect your weekend streaming schedule with changes deployed on Friday, it will go live only on Next-Version today, and on the main branch next week! If you do want to test it and need a reminder on how to navigate branches: Here are the highlights: · fixed a bug where loading a Quickscene, Mediapipe-driven hands w…
Since the half-horse half-man avatar was launched, we got quite a few inbounds about a zebra zkin. Zee-Bruh is all about power plays in the big city. Self-proclaimed life coach, personal trainer and crypto investor on the side, Zee-Bruh is here to take the city by storm. Available on both Windows PC and iOS. Thank you for supporting indie VTubing engine alternatives. The Animaze team (Dragos, A…
Half horse, half man, and 100% thief of hearts. A new avatar joins the Holotech Originals roster. You will find him available in several flavors: - head-only mode if you want to pretend to be a normal horse, or - full body, with human mannequin support, ... each with and without a horse mane (so you can go crazy with wigs or hats). The song in the announcement trailer is used with official perm…
Ahead of the Lunar New Year, a cute baby hippo avatar joins the Animaze Originals roster. Whether you want to be the next Doodle and Arkey phenomenon, or if you just want to casually comment as Moo Deng, this baby hippo avatar is here for you. Available on both Windows PC and iOS. Thank you for supporting indie VTubing engine alternatives. The Animaze team (Dragos, Alex and Catalin).
Hello Awesome People! A reindeer antlers hat prop and a Christmas backdrop with blinking lights have joined the ready-made Animaze live service asset pool, just in time for any Christmas-themed streams you might want to do later today or tomorrow. You can find them quickly by searching for "antlers" or "Christmas" in the hat browser or backdrop browser. Thank you for supporting indie VTubing en…
Hello Awesome People! To make development and updates more manageable, the really old versions of Animaze from back in 2022 and 2023 will no longer be available for purchase beyond Nov 30, 2024. The present-day Animaze live service and the Animaze 2024 DLCs do functionally everything that Animaze 2022 and 2023 did (and a lot more), so for most people, this news is probably not that interesting.…
Hello Awesome Folks! Animaze 1.27.12653 is here, now on the default branch. Those of you who were playing on the Next Version beta branch this weekend know some of this already. We have a new improved webcam tracker experience for face and hands, new historical snapshots in the form of the Steam Animaze 2024 DLCs, and news about the old Animaze 2022 and Animaze 2023. Here are the highlights: Ha…
Hello Awesome Folks! We have a big update for you today! Because it is Friday and we don't want to affect your weekend streaming schedule with big changes only minutes before you start streaming, it will go live on Next-Version today, and on the main branch on Monday (or more likely Tuesday)! Here are the highlights: Hand tracking with just a webcam. We're thrilled to announce that starting tod…
🎉 New Release: "Día de los Muertos" Skeleton variation 🎉 Hola to all the Spanish-speaking awesome people from the Americas who celebrate "Día de los Muertos" on the 1st of November! The latest avatar skin variation for Animaze is inspired by the vibrant and culturally rich celebration of Día de los Muertos! Dive into the festivities with this skeleton skin, featuring colorful designs, traditi…
Get an early start in creating Spooktober content with Animaze's version of spooky scary skeletons. Whether you want them to do a silly dance, arm them with a helmet and hammer and be part of a DnD campaign, or do an old-school impersonation of Murray the demonic skull, we got your skeleton needs covered. There are two versions, one classical, with empty eye sockets, and one more expressive wit…
Hello Awesome People! Big news: Webcam-based hand and finger tracking, without a need for an external VMC sender or bespoke hardware, is now available in Animaze on the "Next-version" beta branch. Please select it from the tracker list, test it, and send us your thoughts via email or Discord, as we will continue to tune the experience based on your feedback! If you need a reminder on how to nav…
A very cute baby seal avatar joins the Animaze Originals roster. Will you use his cuteness to build your online empire, rivaling or even surpassing the likes of PuffPuff , TheOneManny , Obit or MagLobao ? You decide! Available on both Windows PC and iOS. If you do use iPhone tracking, we recommend you test him with direct mapping settings on and off too, and see how you like it best. We are par…
A Turkish Fez and a Journalist's hat are now joining the number of ready-made assets in Animaze. Build an off-brand Morroco Mole with Carols, a pair of glasses, and the Fez, or roleplay as a fast-talking old-timey journalist with the Journalistic Hat. You can also retexture them (including the paper on the hat) to say anything you want. As a reminder: you can load any rigid GLB model on the int…
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