The management simulation game "Gacha Capsule Shop Simulator - Akihabara," developed by UGC90 and published by Joygame, has released its third major update along with a new hand-drawn animated trailer. The game is currently in Early Access on Steam, with the full release planned for February 2027.
Players will run a gacha and figure shop in Akihabara, restocking gacha machines, decorating the store, setting prices, and collecting figures of various rarities and materials. As the shop expands, players can hire employees and robots to handle daily tasks like restocking and cashiering.
This update reconstructs the neighborhood layout around the player's shop based on the real-life Akihabara Electric Town, including storefronts, signs, and alleys, while adding details like neon lights, billboards, and traffic. The streetscape features lighting changes from dawn to night, with trains passing through the district on schedule and vehicles stopping at intersections to yield to pedestrians.
Players can now purchase a street display permit to place giant figures on display stands outside their shop, accepting bids from passersby and negotiating prices. Visiting figure collectors may also bring figures that players haven't collected yet, with different personalities affecting negotiation styles.
A ramen shop and a blind box store have been added across the street. At the ramen shop, players can choose broth, noodle firmness, and toppings to gain buffs like speed and luck. Boxes at the blind box store can contain figures or exchange vouchers, which can be used to redeem figures from the prize wall.
The Robot Fighting Club has also been revamped, adding combos, blocks, counterattacks, finishers, and slow-motion knockdown animations. Players can send their work robots to compete, switching between offensive, defensive, or balanced strategies during battles, and use won upgrade parts to enhance them at the newly added Robot Center. Knocked-out robots will remain damaged for the rest of the day.
"Gacha Capsule Shop Simulator" supports Chinese, offers a free demo, and currently holds a "Very Positive" rating on Steam. The game's original price in the China region is 42 CNY; it is currently on sale with a 20% discount, bringing the price down to 33.6 CNY. The promotion lasts until November 14.