2026-08-13 14:11 UTC · Community Announcements · devops
The monkey team in Animaze just gained some serious engineering muscle. While having a smaller frame than his friend Brutus the gorilla, Julius is much more educated (not to mention clothed) and much closer to robotics. An arm's length away, some would say. Because he is the only one in his family with a diploma, he insists on being addressed as "Monkey Engineer"Download the "Monkey Engineer" on Animaze.us, the newest avatar addition to the Holotech Originals avatar roster. Available on both iOS and Windows PC. Thank you for supporting indie VTubing engine alternatives. The Animaze team (Drago
2026-08-07 17:30 UTC · Community Announcements · devops
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 latest Windows 11 versions. This applies starting with Animaze version 1.27.12755. The old virtual webcam is not dissapearing, will be meant for older versions of Windows (it is better suited for Windows 10
2026-06-26 13:18 UTC · Community Announcements · devops
Hello Awesome People! A new Holotech Original Background is now available. Having guests on your avatar podcast is now easier than ever with this new 3D backdrop, camera 3D motions via quick scenes, and a live video on the monitor in the back. Compatible with Animaze Rooms Multiplayer. Here's "Hot Tin Roof", the hottest podcast where every aspiring influencer cat wants to be invited. Find it in the Animaze Live Service Background browser. The Holotech Team: Alex, Catalin, and Dragos.
2026-06-19 10:48 UTC · Community Announcements · devops
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 or not. Find it in the Animaze Live Service Avatar browser.Available on both Windows PCs and iOS devices, and fully compatible with full-body tracking. The Holotech Team: Alex, Catalin, and Dragos.
2026-04-03 12:04 UTC · Community Announcements · devops
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 Avatar browser, and use him for this year's Easter bunny messages.Available on both Windows PCs and iOS devices, and fully compatible with full-body tracking. The Holotech Team: Alex, Catalin, and Drago
2026-04-01 12:29 UTC · Community Announcements · devops
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 unresponsive servers. Please note that using this version will require a re-login in your Animaze account (if you were using one). Full chagelog:Fixed the Tongue Out special pose triggerThe MP4 video expor
2026-03-31 11:22 UTC · Community Announcements · devops
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: https://www.animaze.us/faq/animazedesktop/navigatebranches 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 unresponsive servers. Please note that using this version will require a re-login in your Ani
2026-02-13 07:51 UTC · Community Announcements · devops
🎉 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-driven elements. Thank you for supporting indie VTubing engine alternatives. The Animaze team (Dragos, Alex, and Catalin).
2025-12-23 10:07 UTC · Community Announcements · devops
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 appWe know many of you mainly use the iOS app as an external tracker camera. YES, it currently takes a bit of time to go into settings to connect, having to scan the QR code, having to move your phone from a desk stand, maybe
2025-12-10 12:33 UTC · Community Announcements · devops
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, with its own render tech, not tied to a large corporation's gaming engine. Your avatars, your streams, and your creativity are the reason Animaze exists, are independent, and Fluffo and friends have a di
2025-10-23 19:54 UTC · Community Announcements · devops
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 any virtual space. More details on the package contents here: Sludgekin is a quirky and expressive avatar, inspired by the idea of a toxic pillow that survived a nuclear attack. It is designed to bring h
2025-10-16 14:10 UTC · Community Announcements · devops
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 and futuristic armor hint at secrets hidden beyond the stars. More details on the package contents here: Nash is a fun and energetic character inspired by the friendly Corgi dog breed. This avatar keeps
2025-09-11 13:40 UTC · Community Announcements · devops
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 subscriber-exclusive 3D avatar (the first one of this kind in the past 5 years). Rosalia. Anyone with an active subscription (Plus or Pro) should be able to access her right away. Improved the VRM direct-to-App Im
2025-08-19 13:32 UTC · Community Announcements · devops
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: https://www.animaze.us/faq/animazedesktop/navigatebranchesHere are the highlights: Four new dance Special Actions (animations), to use with all mannequin-compatible 3D avatars.Fixed a bug preventing some Mediapipe advanced tracking configs from be
2025-08-15 16:39 UTC · Community Announcements · devops
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: https://www.animaze.us/faq/animazedesktop/navigatebranches Here are the highlights: four new dance Special Actions (animations), to use with all 3D avatars compatible with the mannequin.fixed a bug preventing some Mediapipe advanced tracking configs from being properly saved in certain
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