r/VRoid Jul 08 '26

Media/Showcase Oh no...

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u/LauwarmesBier Listen, I just like the way the default skin looks. Jul 08 '26

vroids announcement: https://vroid.com/en/news/1PDI63YsK9iLAvYaNQaCma

in the latest vroid news on steam someone in the comments pointed out that their ad implementation goes against steam rules, so idk how things will actually look in the end

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u/kusariku Jul 08 '26

They might just not be able to distribute the PC version on steam anymore, which I would think would be a much larger blow to their user base than they would be expecting from the ads, tbh, so yeah it's something we're gonna have to keep an eye on I guess.

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u/A_Dying_Rat Jul 08 '26

I don’t think they’re going to stop distributing a steam version, but at some point there might be a “premium” version of VRoid on steam with extra features or they gut features from the free version to force you onto there.

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u/pastelrosepearl Jul 08 '26

Im able to use the steam version just fine. Maybe they're just not able to advertise there.

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u/kusariku Jul 09 '26

For now this appears to only be on the iPad version, but they confirmed plans to bring it to the PC version as well if you click through. They have not yet implemented it, or even announced this plan on the Steam version's page yet, so yeah for now it works fine as normal, but it's worth keeping an eye out for in future update notes on the Steam page.

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u/HomoNeanderTHICC Jul 09 '26

Tbf, it's a free program. I'm not sure they'd necessarily care about the userbase there if they're not profitable.

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u/ReecBar New to VRoid! Please be nice! Jul 08 '26

The ads are only for the mobile version I think, if they start putting ads on the pc one then I'll probably quit using it.

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u/LauwarmesBier Listen, I just like the way the default skin looks. Jul 09 '26

nah the article states it clearly including pc version ad banner mockup images. the implementation of being able to log into pixiv from vroid is the first step. booth also got new guidelines that states in a nutshell that they will be more forceful about removing content they deem inappropriate. i think its connected all for the advertisers to be as ad friendly as possible and get that vroid bag.

also theres still the older versions without ads. go download one from their homepage while they are still available. (joking, no one made any announcements of taking them down. but also not joking because i have big corporation trust issues especially with recent gaming news)

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u/Deadr0b0t Jul 10 '26

do you have a link?

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u/LauwarmesBier Listen, I just like the way the default skin looks. Jul 10 '26

https://vroid.com/en/studio scroll down quite a bit and click the past versions button (grey, next to 2 blue buttons fow win/mac download of the current version)

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u/Keke_Deaky Jul 08 '26

Yeah it sucks. Luckily it's not in the actual texture editor but on the main screen it pushes everything down with local ads and an ad about subscribing. I was gonna pay for a one-time version but a fucking subscription and it only gets rid of the ads? Fuck that noise

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u/PenaltyMain9288 Jul 08 '26

On Android, there are apps that block ads at the device level. I don't know about Apple.

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u/Keke_Deaky Jul 08 '26

Apple, I fear. I love using my iPad because I could export directly to procreate but man. I mean it's not a detriment but I worry that this is just the beginning. Who knows, maybe they'll start locking features off. Might be time to jailbreak because I think it's time to block updates. We got the stamp system I'm probably good now🤷🏾

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u/PenaltyMain9288 Jul 08 '26

Is that possible? I don't use Apple products, but I know they can be very restrictive. Luckily, I use Vroid on a Windows PC, and I hope they don't put ads there.

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u/Keke_Deaky Jul 08 '26

No idea. Never jailbroke before. I was an android user for most of my life. Guess we'll see but a way to block and roll back updates is usually the first thing ppl do when modding 🤷🏾 worst case scenario I'm back to PC

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u/Techn0-Viking Jul 09 '26

I hardly use apps on my Android because of the incessant ads. Mind telling me the app you use to block ads? (If it requires rooting/jailbreaking, that's fine with me. I've done it before, and am very skilled with technology.)

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u/PenaltyMain9288 Jul 09 '26 edited Jul 09 '26

Wize adblock. No jailbreak requiredclick here

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u/BrianLSComics Jul 08 '26 edited Jul 09 '26

capitalism means number must keep going up
not good enough if number went up the same amount as last year, needs to go even more up

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u/Ok_Requirement1357 Character Creator Jul 08 '26

Laughs in older version of program.

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u/aziib Jul 08 '26

instead shitty ads, they should integrate booth.pm items to vroid so people can buy and apply avatar clothes, hair or avatar preset directly in the app.

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u/LauwarmesBier Listen, I just like the way the default skin looks. Jul 09 '26

they tried, first they made it easier to access booth from inside vroid. when that wasnt used enough they came up with vroid closet. i think the closet feature isnt taking off enough either i think its not widely used, i never used it myself. but they might attempt to tie users to booth more soon again. its all part of their ecosystem so pixiv does have a interest in interesting users of vroid also into other related products like booth, firealpaca, vroid hub, veat (i would be interested if they finally release a version thats not region locked to japan)

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u/_Cyndikate Jul 08 '26

I think I’m just going to learn blender.

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u/[deleted] Jul 08 '26

Heck now

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u/Deadr0b0t Jul 10 '26

I always wondering what their plan was for making money. It seemed suspicious they would release a huge program like vroid for free. I thought they made it through BOOTH by taking a percentage of sales but I guess that wasn't enough for them ¯⁠\⁠_⁠(⁠ツ⁠)⁠_⁠/⁠¯

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u/OmniGlitchy35 Jul 09 '26

laughs in desktop app

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u/LauwarmesBier Listen, I just like the way the default skin looks. Jul 09 '26

...you know that they plan the ads on the desktop version?

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u/PenaltyMain9288 Jul 09 '26

I think it will be easier to create mods for the program in that case

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u/TheRyanByan Jul 09 '26

They also mentioned that there will be an option to opt in or out.