hololive Dreams adds Soda Pop Lagoon in first major update

QualiArts has released Ver. 1.2.0 for hololive Dreams on Sept. 29, adding the game’s third area, Soda Pop Lagoon, along with new fishing, boat exploration and multiplayer content. The update also launches a limited-time event, a new gacha banner and login rewards tied to the expanded area.

Why it matters: - The update expands hololive Dreams with a new ocean-themed area and fresh gameplay systems. - The release adds more reasons for players to return, including a new event, new songs, a gacha banner and login rewards. - The new content deepens the game’s rhythm and RPG loop with exploration, collection and multiplayer competition.

What happened: - QualiArts released Ver. 1.2.0 of hololive Dreams, also called holodori, on Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2026 JST. - The update adds the game’s third area, Soda Pop Lagoon. - Soda Pop Lagoon introduces fishing, boat exploration and a new minigame called Splash Ball. - The update also adds the area theme song “PARADISE！” and starts the in-game event “Sea Splash Hype!” and the “Dreamy Deep Blue Gacha.”

The details: - Soda Pop Lagoon is an ocean-themed area where players can progress through the story while fishing and exploring by boat. - Upgrading a boat expands the waters players can travel through and unlocks new locations. - Fishing spots in the area offer different fish depending on location. - Players can collect fish and exchange items at the Exchange. - Featured talents in Soda Pop Lagoon are Houshou Marine, Yukihana Lamy, Omaru Polka, Kobo Kanaeru, Hakos Baelz, Hakui Koyori and Ichijou Ririka. - A new promotional video for the area is available on the official holodori YouTube channel: Soda Pop Lagoon -Splash of Blue Oasis- - “Sea Splash Hype!” runs from Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2026, 12:00 p.m. to Monday, Oct. 5, 2026, 7:59 p.m. JST. - “Sea Splash Hype!” is a Score Challenge Event based on designated Event Songs and combined high scores. - Players can earn Event Badges by playing Lives in the rhythm game and minigames during the event. - Event Badges can be exchanged for Event Memories, materials and other items. - The event does not include an Event Pt ranking. - The “Dreamy Deep Blue Gacha” runs from Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2026, 11:00 a.m. to Monday, Oct. 19, 2026, 10:59 a.m. JST. - The gacha features new ★5 members for Houshou Marine, Hakui Koyori, Kobo Kanaeru and Hakos Baelz. - A separate “Take your pick! Dreamy Deep Blue Gacha” lets players choose one featured member for an increased appearance rate. - Pulling any of the featured members grants both a Live Outfit and a Park Outfit. - Four event songs are being added at 12:00 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 29: Houshou Marine’s “Kyapi,” Kobo Kanaeru’s “PROPOSE,” Hakos Baelz’s “Play Dice!” and Hakui Koyori’s “BAKU LOVE CHEMISTRY.” - Splash Ball is a water sports game for up to nine players in three teams of three. - In Splash Ball, players control boats and score by getting the ball into opposing goals. - The team with the most points at the end of the match wins. - “PARADISE！” is performed by Houshou Marine, Yukihana Lamy, Omaru Polka, Kobo Kanaeru, Hakos Baelz, Hakui Koyori and Ichijou Ririka. - The animated music video for “PARADISE！” has been available on the official holodori YouTube channel since 8:00 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 28. - The New Area Launch Login Bonus and New Area Launch Missions are now underway. - The login bonus can give players up to 2,500 Red Diamonds during the campaign period from Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2026, 11:00 a.m. to Monday, Oct. 19, 2026, 4:59 a.m. JST. - The New Area Celebration Missions can award 500 Red Diamonds, Hololium and other in-game items during the campaign period from Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2026, 11:00 a.m. to Monday, Oct. 26, 2026, 4:59 a.m. JST. - QualiArts is also distributing 500 Red Diamonds to mark completion of a mission featured during the official stream. - The claim period for that reward runs from Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2026, 11:00 a.m. to Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2026, 4:59 a.m. JST.

Between the lines: - The first major update signals a push to broaden hololive Dreams beyond its launch content. - Adding a new area, competitive minigame and multiple monetized and free reward tracks gives the game several engagement hooks at once. - The update also leans heavily on hololive talent tie-ins, which should help keep the game connected to the broader fan ecosystem.

What's next: - Players can access the new area and event content immediately. - The gacha, campaigns and event windows will keep rotating over the next several weeks. - QualiArts directs players to in-game announcements for any changes to content or timing.

The bottom line: - hololive Dreams is moving quickly to expand its world, and Soda Pop Lagoon is the centerpiece of its first major content push.