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Steam News2 June 202624d ago

JUNE 8: EARLY ACCESS RELEASE DATE

Almost one year of development, we’re incredibly excited and can’t wait to welcome you all into Akihabara.

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Full Gacha Capsule Shop Simulator - Akihabara update

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  • Store
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changedTop Picks to Be Excited ForShop Management Handle stock and pricing, decorate and expand your store
changedTop Picks to Be Excited ForNPC Encounters That Shape Your Gameplay Yakuza Gang, Sumo Wrestler, K-Pop Star and more!
changedTop Picks to Be Excited ForMarketing & Promotion Systems Bring in customers through in-world promotion mechanics and shop-front activity
changedRobot Fight ClubManage your cozy gacha shop by day, then enter the underground world of Robot Fight Club by night. In hidden parking lot arenas lit by JDM car headlights, worker robots battle while yakuza, sumo wrestlers, influencers, and other VIP customers place bets. Bet on your favorite robots, win extra cash, and expand your capsule collection.
changedStep Into Hearth Of AkihabaraEnjoy a fresh take on Akihabara and grow your own capsule empire. Neon lights, cosplayers, billboards, maid promoters, tourists, local anime fans, JDM cars, “truck‑kun,” and authentic city soundscapes all come together to bring the streets around your shop to life.
changedAwaken Maneki-NekoFeed and pet the stray cats around your store. These cats return as Maneki‑Neko figures that you can upgrade. As your Maneki‑Neko level ups, so do your luck and rarity boosts, giving you better odds and more exciting pulls.

Almost one year of development, we’re incredibly excited and can’t wait to welcome you all into Akihabara.

Early Access Release Date: JUNE 8

Top Picks to Be Excited For

Here are some of the standout features coming with Early Access:

  • 24 Capsule Pack Licenses Thousands of figurines to collect

  • Interactive Gacha Machines Load, unlock, and spin for surprises

  • 5X Rapid Capsule Opening Open multiple capsules in one go

  • Shop Management Handle stock and pricing, decorate and expand your store

  • Robot Fight Club A Night time only-underground-activity

  • NPC Encounters That Shape Your Gameplay Yakuza Gang, Sumo Wrestler, K-Pop Star and more!

  • Authentic Akihabara Ambiance An immersive Akihabara with night and day

  • Marketing & Promotion Systems Bring in customers through in-world promotion mechanics and shop-front activity

Robot Fight Club

Manage your cozy gacha shop by day, then enter the underground world of Robot Fight Club by night. In hidden parking lot arenas lit by JDM car headlights, worker robots battle while yakuza, sumo wrestlers, influencers, and other VIP customers place bets. Bet on your favorite robots, win extra cash, and expand your capsule collection.

Step Into Hearth Of Akihabara

Enjoy a fresh take on Akihabara and grow your own capsule empire. Neon lights, cosplayers, billboards, maid promoters, tourists, local anime fans, JDM cars, “truck‑kun,” and authentic city soundscapes all come together to bring the streets around your shop to life.

Awaken Maneki-Neko

Feed and pet the stray cats around your store. These cats return as Maneki‑Neko figures that you can upgrade. As your Maneki‑Neko level ups, so do your luck and rarity boosts, giving you better odds and more exciting pulls.

Build Your Personal Collection

Build your own gacha capsule figure collection, from giant robots and kawaii cats to meme figurines. Display them proudly in your private collection space and turn your shop into the ultimate capsule toy destination.

We’re moving full speed toward Early Access on June 8, 2026.

Thank you for being such a big part of this journey 🔴🟠🟢🔵🟣

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Steam News / 2 June 2026

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