hololive Dreams (also known as holodori) is an official rhythm and RPG smartphone and PC game. It features over 50 playable talents from Hololive Production.
- Developer: QualiArts, COVER Corporation.
- Released: July 23, 2026.
- Platform: iOS, Android, and Steam.
Links
- Homepage: https://www.hololive-dreams.com/en/
- Facebook (JP): https://www.facebook.com/hololivetv
Download
- iOS: https://apps.apple.com/jp/app/id6756641135
- Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=game.qualiarts.hololive.dreams.jp
Gameplay & Features
- Rhythm Core: Play through over 150 songs at launch—ranging from original Hololive tracks to popular cover songs—with official music videos and live footage playing in the background.
- Island Theme Park: The story takes place on a deserted island where players team up with chibi-styled holomems to build and expand a dream theme park.
- RPG & Gacha Mechanics: Free-to-play with gacha elements to collect higher-rarity characters and upgrade units, affecting your overall performance scores in rhythm stages.
- Mini-Games: Includes casual and challenging side mini-games (like jump rope challenges) that can be played solo or in co-op multiplayer modes with others.
- Custom Charts: Features a “Create Score” tool allowing users to design, publish, and test custom difficulty charts.
Beginner’s Guide & Quality of Life Tips
Here are some tips I gleaned from watching YouTube videos and reading beginner guides from the official Discord channel.
1. Island Exploration & Item Collection
Don’t just stick to playing songs—exploring the island pays off significantly!
- Look at the Mini-Map: Check the top-right map indicator to locate nearby chests. Many chests are hidden in corners and out-of-the-way areas across the stage.
- Chest Rewards: Chests contain crucial character upgrade materials and have a roughly 20% chance (1 in 5) to drop Gacha Gems.
- Shiny Ground Items: Keep an eye out for glowing pickups on the ground. These grant Auto-Play / Sweep Tickets, allowing you to automatically complete previously cleared maps later.
2. Character Leveling & Team Synergies
Leveling up your idols is the fastest and easiest way to boost your team’s overall power and score higher on songs.
- Unit Power vs. Song Score: A higher leveled character dramatically increases your overall unit power, which directly scales your song performance rating.
- Typing Synergies: Pay attention to character element/type icons (e.g., Happy-type yellow sun icons). Matching character types boosts team synergies.
- Generation Synergies: Certain idols grant passive boosts when paired with members of their same generation (e.g., Houshou Marine providing boosts to Gen 3 members).
Pro Tip: Early on, prioritize raw character levels to boost total unit power. Save deep team optimization and precise synergy matching for late-game content.
3. Daily Progression & Account Leveling
Doing a quick routine each day unlocks a massive amount of free summons and upgrade resources.
Pass & Journal Dailies
- Battle Pass Missions: Complete daily and weekly pass tasks for character upgrade materials.
- Journal Quests: Open the journal (bottom-left of the mini-map) to complete quick daily quests.
Idol Interactions
- Meet Holomems: Visit available idols on the map each day.
- Letter Invitations: Use mail/letter items to invite idols, unlocking extra quests and rewards.
Account Level Rewards
- Side Quests: Complete side quests around the island to earn Account EXP.
- Gem Milestones: Every 5 Account Levels, you receive 500 Gems.
4. Optimizing Note Speed & Rhythm Settings
If you are struggling with the rhythm game portion, adjust your settings before assuming the songs are too difficult!
- Counter-Intuitive Note Speed: Slower note speeds (e.g., the default 5.0 speed) cause notes to cluster together on-screen, making them harder to read.
- Recommended Note Speed: Increasing your speed to 8.0 – 10.0 spreads the notes out. While they move faster, it makes reading rhythm patterns significantly easier.
5. Live Boost Efficiency & Diminishing Returns
Live Boosts multiply your material rewards for playing songs and mini-games, but watch out for scaling drop-offs:
| Live Boost Level | Reward Multiplier | Efficiency Gain |
| 1 Boost | 6x Rewards | Base Multiplier |
| 2 Boosts | 12x Rewards | +6x Jump |
| 3 Boosts | 16x Rewards | +4x Jump (Scaling Begins) |
| 4+ Boosts | Decreasing | Diminishing Return (+3x, +2x, etc.) |
Key Takeaway: For optimal stamina efficiency, use 1 or 2 Live Boosts per play. Only use 3+ Live Boosts if you are short on time and need to spend your energy quickly.
6. Play at Your Own Pace
While leaderboards exist and meta-synergies help, this game is meant to be enjoyed casually!
- Pick Your Oshis: You don’t need to stress over strict tier lists or rerolling for perfect meta synergy.
- Summon Favorite Idols: Prioritize pulling for the characters and idols you personally love. Casual play remains completely viable and fun!
Common bugs and fixes
1. Audio Disappearance (“Plinky Park” BGM Cutout)
- The Issue: Players reported that background music tracks (specifically the iconic “plinky park music”) stop playing or become completely inaccessible after advancing to a certain point in story mode progression.
- Player Workarounds & Fixes:
- Revisiting Zones: Navigating back to initial hub areas or story maps to force the audio engine to trigger the zone’s default BGM.
- Audio Settings Toggle: Cycling the BGM volumes off and on in the sound settings to reset audio channels.
2. Lack of Full Song Audio Tracks (Audio Truncation)
- The Issue: Players frequently discuss and report that the game only plays shortened snippets or loops of music tracks rather than full-length songs during gameplay and menus.
- Player Workarounds & Fixes:
- Custom Audio Overlays: Players report running external music apps/players in the background while keeping in-game music volume muted.
- Lobby Customization: Selecting specific lobby themes or cosmetics that feature longer audio loops to minimize sound repetitiveness.
3. Match Disconnections & Unexpected Match Outcomes (Pokajan Matches)
- The Issue: Sudden disconnects or state desyncs during multiplayer minigames like Pokajan (e.g., losing matches unexpectedly or experiencing sudden turn-state freezes).
- Player Workarounds & Fixes:
- Force Restarting the App: Closing and re-launching the application immediately following a match freeze or desync to preserve session data.
- Network Refresh: Switching from Wi-Fi to mobile data (or vice versa) prior to queuing up for competitive high-rank matches.
4. Emote Spam Disruptions in Minigames
- The Issue: Opponents continuously spamming opponent emotes during matches (dubbed the “4 Horsewomen of Pokajan Emote Spam”), causing visual clutter and UI lag during crucial actions.
- Player Workarounds & Fixes:
- Muting/Hiding Opponent Emotes: Turning off opponent communication or emotes in match settings to prevent visual overlay lag and maintain concentration during competitive play.
managing your team
Key rules of thumb to follow when creating and managing your team:
1. Align Around Core Types (Attributes)
- Match Unit Traits: Build teams focused on specific primary attributes—specifically Cute, Happy, or Pure.
- Maintain Synergy: Discussions highlight that sticking to a unified attribute focus provides better synergy for performance and team composition rather than arbitrarily mixing mismatched types.
2. Balance Card Synergy & Build Optimization
- Prioritize High Rarity: Incorporate 5-Star cards when possible (such as featured event/banner cards like Synced Summer Sparkles).
- Refer to Build Guides: Consult community-tested card synergy and build strategies to ensure your card slots actively support your team’s main focus rather than just equipping high stats individually.
3. Account for Event & Content Rhythms
- Adapt for Events: Adjust your team setup for active game events and special banner releases to maximize event-specific boosts or bonuses.
- Optimize for Competitive Ranking: If aiming for high-rank milestones (e.g., grinding for top 1,000 ranking positions), structure your team for efficiency and consistent clear rates over long grinding sessions.
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