VirtualCast

VirtualCast is a free-to-play social VR platform — a metaverse communication service — that has been in continuous, active operation since its July 2019 launch. By design, it is not the kind of game that reaches a "finished" state; it is an ongoing live platform intended to run indefinitely. The developer has maintained a consistent and frequent update cadence throughout the game's history, with patches and feature updates shipping roughly every 1–2 months. As recently as May 28, 2026, the team shipped version 2.7.8a with bug fixes and UI improvements. Earlier in 2026, version 2.7.7a (April 16) added new character behavior mechanics and API fixes, and version 2.7.7b (April 24) addressed a Meta Quest compatibility issue. In late 2025 and into 2026, updates have added new features such as 3D room comments, Unity 6 engine upgrades, new preset characters, camera APIs, and VCI scripting improvements — all pointing to active, sustained platform development. The platform also maintains integrations with third-party services (niconico, SHOWROOM, YouTube, Meta Quest), has an in-platform economy, and supports a creator ecosystem with tools like VirtualCastToolKit. These are hallmarks of a live service platform rather than a finite product. The store description explicitly positions VirtualCast as a "metaverse communication service," reinforcing this design philosophy.