Holo-Strike! Free Demo Now Available on Steam Until October 27, Full Release Set for November 2026

Holo-Strike! has launched a free Steam demo on October 16, 2026. Rather than describing it as a small slice of the game, CCMC says the limited-time demo provides access to the full version currently in development, meaning its content and balancing may still change before launch.

Developed by goran no sponsor, the game turns six hololive talents into playable characters for online 3v3 strategy battles. The demo remains available until October 27 at 02:00 JST, while Steam currently lists the full game for November 2026 at a planned price of 470 yen.

Quick Summary

• Global title: Holo-Strike!
• Japanese title: ホロすと！
• Developer: goran no sponsor / ごらんのすぽんさー
• Publisher: holo indie
• Brand: holo Indie
• holo Indie operator: CCMC
• IP: hololive production
• Official genre: Strategy
• Steam description: stage-destruction, turn-based online co-op PvP
• Primary format: online team battle
• Players: 6
• Team format: 3 vs 3
• Platform: PC
• Store: Steam
• Steam App ID: 3984450
• Demo: free
• Demo launch: October 16, 2026
• Demo deadline: October 27, 2026 at 02:00 JST
• Demo content: full version currently in development according to CCMC
• Demo note: content may change before launch
• Demo note: game balance may change before launch
• Demo purpose: collect player experience and feedback for balancing
• Steam Next Fest: participating
• Event: Steam Next Fest: October 2026
• Next Fest start: October 20 at 02:00 JST
• Next Fest end: October 27 at 02:00 JST
• Press release window: 2026
• Current Steam release listing: November 2026
• Planned price: 470 yen including tax
• Interface language: Japanese
• Interface language: English
• Japanese full audio: supported
• English full audio: not listed
• Main mode: turn-based PvP
• Matchmaking: online matchmaking
• Lobby: friend lobby invitations
• Turn action: attack
• Turn action: use items
• Terrain: destructible through attacks
• Defeat condition: HP reaches zero
• Defeat condition: falling off the stage
• Victory: defeat every opposing team member
• Items: can provide recovery
• Items: can assist movement
• Special Skills: unique to each character
• Character: Shirakami Fubuki
• Character: Sakura Miko
• Character: Inugami Korone
• Character: Hoshimachi Suisei
• Character: Hakui Koyori
• Character: Minato Aqua
• Battle focus: teammate coordination
• Battle focus: attack timing
• Battle focus: recovery timing
• Steam feature: Online PvP
• Steam feature: Online Co-op
• Steam feature: Steam Achievements
• Steam feature: Steam Cloud
• Steam feature: Stats
• Steam feature: Family Sharing
• Third-party accounts: Steam lists Google and Discord
• Minimum RAM: 8 GB
• Minimum graphics: DirectX 11 compatible graphics card
• Minimum storage: 1 GB
• Recommended GPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 / AMD Radeon RX 580 or better
• Recommended DirectX: Version 12
• Current status: demo playable and full game available to wishlist

Gameplay, Steam, and Holo-Strike! Key Art

The Demo Opens the Version Still in Development

CCMC specifically describes the demo as a limited-time release of the full version currently under development. It therefore offers a broader look at the intended game while remaining explicitly unfinished.

Player experiences and feedback will be used for balance adjustments leading into release. The demo is scheduled to close on October 27 at 02:00 JST.

3v3 Battles With Destructible Stages

Each match divides six players into two teams of three. Players take turns attacking or using items, while coordination determines when to commit attacks, recover, or use character-specific Special Skills.

Terrain is also part of the battle system. Attacks can destroy parts of the stage, allowing players to win not only through HP damage but also by knocking opponents out of the arena.

Six hololive Talents Join the Playable Roster

The announced roster features Shirakami Fubuki, Sakura Miko, Inugami Korone, Hoshimachi Suisei, Hakui Koyori, and Minato Aqua.

Each character has a unique Special Skill. The latest announcement does not detail every numerical effect, keeping team composition and ability timing as the main confirmed strategic elements.

Steam Next Fest Before the November Release

Holo-Strike! will also participate in Steam Next Fest: October 2026, running from October 20 at 02:00 to October 27 at 02:00 JST.

CCMC's press release still gives the broader 2026 launch window, while the current Steam listing is more specific and shows November 2026. The planned Japanese price is 470 yen including tax.

Why This Matters

1) The demo goes beyond a small vertical slice

CCMC is temporarily opening the full version currently in development, giving players a broader look at the game before release.

2) Destructible terrain changes the win conditions

Reducing HP is not the only option because players can also damage the stage and knock opponents out.

3) The starting roster already features six hololive talents

Unique Special Skills make character selection, team composition, and ability timing part of the strategy.

Holo-Strike! Game Information

For now, the additional important information currently known includes:

• the official global title is Holo-Strike!
• the Japanese title is ホロすと！
• the developer is goran no sponsor
• the Japanese developer name is ごらんのすぽんさー
• the publisher is holo indie
• the game is published under the holo Indie brand
• holo Indie is operated by CCMC
• CCMC is a wholly owned COVER subsidiary
• holo Indie supports derivative and fan-made games based on hololive production
• the Steam store page originally opened in July 2026
• Steam Playtest recruitment was previously conducted
• the public demo launched on October 16, 2026
• the demo is free to download
• CCMC describes it as the full version currently in development
• the demo does not fully represent the final release
• game content may change
• balancing may change
• demo feedback will be used for launch adjustments
• the demo is scheduled to end October 27 at 02:00 JST
• the game participates in Steam Next Fest October 2026
• the event starts October 20 at 02:00 JST
• the event ends October 27 at 02:00 JST
• CCMC's press release gives a 2026 launch window
• Steam currently lists November 2026
• the planned price is 470 yen including tax
• PC is the currently announced platform
• PC distribution is through Steam
• Steam App ID is 3984450
• matches use a 3v3 format
• six players participate in a match
• online matchmaking is supported
• players can also invite friends into a lobby
• combat is turn-based
• players choose actions on their turns
• attacking is one available action
• using an item is another available action
• terrain can be destroyed
• falling from the stage defeats a player
• reaching zero HP also defeats a player
• a team wins after every opponent is defeated
• items can provide recovery
• items can support movement
• items can provide other battle advantages
• each character has a Special Skill
• Shirakami Fubuki is playable
• Sakura Miko is playable
• Inugami Korone is playable
• Hoshimachi Suisei is playable
• Hakui Koyori is playable
• Minato Aqua is playable
• the latest announcement does not detail every Special Skill effect
• coordinating attacks is important
• coordinating recovery is important
• Japanese interface support is listed
• English interface support is listed
• Japanese subtitles are listed
• English subtitles are listed
• Japanese full audio is listed on Steam
• Steam lists Online PvP
• Steam lists Online Co-op
• Steam Achievements are supported
• Steam Cloud is supported
• Stats are supported
• Family Sharing is listed
• third-party account requirements are listed for Google and Discord
• linking to a Steam account is supported
• minimum OS is listed as Windows 10 or higher
• a 64-bit OS and processor are required
• minimum RAM is 8 GB
• minimum graphics require a DirectX 11 compatible card
• minimum storage is 1 GB
• broadband internet is required
• recommended RAM remains 8 GB
• recommended GPU is GTX 1060 or RX 580 or better
• recommended DirectX is Version 12
• an official gameplay video is available
• official key art has been released
• official gameplay screenshots are available through Steam and the press release
• the latest update was issued by CCMC through its official PR TIMES release
• game information is available through Steam
• holo Indie information is available through the Official holo Indie Website
• the developer can be found through goran no sponsor Official X
• official gameplay is available through the Official Gameplay Video

Closing

Holo-Strike! can now be played for free before its final launch, with the development build available until October 27. Its 3v3 battles combine destructible terrain, items, and character-specific Special Skills across six hololive talents.

Steam currently points to a November 2026 release, while the announced price is 470 yen. Content and balancing may still change based on feedback collected during the demo period.

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