SEGA in Japan announced Friday that the total downloads for ๅ้ณใใฏ Project DIVA MEGA39โs has reached more than 150,000 copies after 22 days since itโs release in Japan and Asia.
With this number, the game company also mentioned that there has been some shortages with physical copies but nevertheless, indicates a positive sales number!
On the PS4 side, the numbers for ๅ้ณใใฏ Project DIVA Future Tone and Future Tone DX, which are the download and physical versions of the game respectively, has reached 450,000 total worldwide shipments and downloads with the Future Sound and Colorful Tone DLC packs to date since its initial release in June 2016.
Additional Music Packs
In addition to announcing the sales figures for the game, SEGA has also revealed two new music packs that are set to be released the following Friday on March 13, 2020. Each pack is a DLC for the game which includes six additional songs along with modules to play with!
When released, each pack can be purchased individually for 990 yen on the Nintendo eShop. Players who have purchased the Additional Music Pack Season Pass for 4,950 yen will receive the additional songs and modules up to the 6th pack (and save 990 yen).
The second DLC pack includes the following songs:
ๅใใฆใฎๆใ็ตใใๆ / When the First Love Ends by ryo
ๅฆๆณในใฑใใ / Mousou Sketch by 40mP
ใใณใใฉใใคใ / Denparadigm by lumo
ๅญค็ฌใฎๆใฆ -extend edition- / End of Solitude -extend edition- by ๅ ๅๅฎน / Hikari Syuyo
ๅณ่ฉใฎ่ถ / Butterfly on Your Right Shoulder by ใฎใใดใผ / NoriP
No Logic byใธใใผใตใ P / JimmyThumbP
This pack also adds the Delusion Girl, Black Star, Blue Moon, and Logicalist modules
The third DLC pack includes the following songs:
ใ๏ผใใใใใใ / E? Aa, Sou. by papiyon
Packaged by kz(livetune)
ๅทจๅคงๅฐๅฅณ / Gigantic Girlby 40mP
ใตใใผใขใคใใซ / Summer Idol by OSTER project
ๅๅนดใฎ็ฌๅฅๆญ๏ผDIVA edit) / A Thousand-Year Solo (DIVA edit) by yanagi
ๅฟๅดๅฟไธญ / Lover’s Suicide Oblivion by Asaki Noโ9
This pack also adds the Purple Age, Violet, and Lorelei modules
Last February 13, 2020, the game has been officially released in the Japanese and Asian regions! The game is expected to be localized and released later this year in the West but Iโve gone ahead and got myself the Japanese digital version since the first announcement. I couldn’t wait to play this game and here are my first impressions!
When the Nintendo Switch initially came out about three years ago, some fans of Project DIVA speculated whether weโll be seeing the game coming out on Nintendoโs latest console. I had speculated back then that it was very unlikely since the game has only appeared on the Sony PlayStation devices where it featured its โณโกโร buttons and most likely it will stay as an exclusive, making Project Mirai-like spin off a way more plausible option.
And now, last February 13, 2020, the game has been officially released in the Japanese and Asian regions! The game is expected to be localized and released later this year in the West but Iโve gone ahead and got myself the Japanese digital version since the first announcement. I couldn’t wait to play this game and here are my first impressions!
I had pre-purchased the game from the eShop so it was a matter of waiting for it to be unlocked after midnight on the release day and sure enough, a quick update was needed for the game to be booted up for the first time.
Youโll go through the expected intros (although, we donโt hear Miku singing โSEGAโ this time) and youโre off to the gameโs main menu. There isnโt a new theme for the menus and youโll get the same ones that were present in the Project DIVA arcades just like in Future Tone on the PS4.
When you want to start playing the rhythm game, youโll be greeted with the selection of choosing between two game modes: the staple Arcade Mode and the new Mix Mode. More details below!
Arcade Mode
All of the songs are also playable at the start of the game at the Easy, Normal, and Hard difficulty. Clearing the song in Hard mode will unlock the Extreme difficulty for an even more challenging play. For some songs, you can even take it up another notch with the Extra Extreme difficulty!
Since this is a first for the Switch, the default settings will be set to the XYBA button styles which will throw off some veteran players (especially that X is also in blue!) but it can be easily changed back to the Playstation-style โณโกโร notes!
Why is X also blue?Much better!
Just like with the previous installments of Project DIVA, having played both on a PS Vita and PS4, itโs a very similar gameplay on the Switch. I would recommend getting a grip case when youโre playing on Handheld mode. On TV mode or even in Tabletop mode, itโs better to play it with the Joy-Cons separated! (Donโt use the Joy-Con controller grip!)
One thing to also note is that, since there are also four separate directional buttons on the left Joy-Con, itโs actually a better fit for playing rhythm games but it took some to get used to having the analog stick above the buttons.
Just like with Future Tone, you can also remap some of the controls which I did for the L, R, ZL, and ZR, buttons in this case to better handle the combos.
This way, when you hit a quad-combo, just press ZL+ZR!
Mix Mode
New to Mega39s is another rhythm game mode which banks on motion controls of the Joy-Cons. How this works is that youโll match up the notes with the corresponding Joy-Con by tilting it and hitting the note by either pressing the ZL/ZR or L/R shoulder buttons. Personally, the latter works better.
This does mean that for Switch Lite owners, youโll need to have separate Joy-Cons in order to play this mode.
In playing a few songs under this mode, it may appear easy but it does tend to be more challenging as you progress through higher-rated songs but itโs also very fun to play especially in TV mode! I would actually recommend trying a song in Easy difficulty first which uses the right Joy-Con only to get a feel of the controls before dual-wielding,
Just like with Arcade mode, all songs will be available to play at the start on Easy and Normal difficulty. Clearing a song on Normal will unlock Hard.
Graphics
One of the main concerns early on before release was how the game will perform graphically on the Switch. The gameplay itself always runs at 60 frames per second but there are instances where PVs are being rendered real-time in various frame rates and at a lower resolution especially for more complex ones and where there are multiple performers. This can be seen more when playing in Handheld mode. One example of this happening is in Senbonzakura:
This only happens in the later part of the PV. Captured in TV mode
Honestly, I didnโt even notice it much until looking closely and itโs not much of a deal-breaker for me since it doesnโt actually affect the gameplay itself. Hopefully, SEGA does work on some performance optimizations in future updates.
Wrap-up
Overall, Mega39s is yet another enjoyable addition to the Project DIVA series and a rhythm-action game on the Nintendo Switch regardless which mode you play and how you play it.
SEGA is expected to introduce more songs into the game this year through DLCs and again, Iโm looking forward to seeing the game released in the West which is to be expected later this year!
On February 12 at 8:00 PM (JST), right before the release of Hatsune Miku Project DIVA Mega 39’s, SEGA will be holding a special livestream!
SEGA mentioned that new information on the game will be revealed during the show. Furthermore, there are four confirmed guests who will be making an appearance: Saki Fujita, Arisa Kamisawa, Mikudayo, and Makunano!
As we draw closer to the expected release of Hatsune Miku Project DIVA MegaMix on the Nintendo Switch, SEGA has announced the winners of their T-shirt Design Contest!
Congratulations to the Hatsune Miku: Project DIVA Mega Mix T-Shirt Design Contest winners!!
Spot these designs in-game when Hatsune Miku: Project DIVA Mega Mix launches in the west on Nintendo Switch later this year. pic.twitter.com/SwV9ws7zbD
The contest first opened in November 2019 where the t-shirt designs for Project DIVA game were submitted until December 20, 2019. While the official contest page had mentioned that the winners would be announced by January 13, 2020; there has been a significant delay as the winning designs came out just before the end of this month.
Winning Designs
The following are the chosen designs by SEGA which will be implemented in the game as the part of the T-shirt custom outfits! Itโs worth noting that among the winners is a MEIKO-inspired design!
I still can't believe I won! Thank you @sega and much love to @cfm_miku_en ๐!!!! I can't wait to finally have Miku on Switch, Holy Leek shirt and all!
Hatsune Miku Project DIVA Mega Mix is releasing this year to the West exclusively on the Nintendo Switch, as a first for the SEGA rhythm game series and a departure from the PlayStation. The release date has not been announced yet as of writing.
Meanwhile, SEGA in Japan has also released another gaming preview footage for the Japanese version of the game, ๅ้ณใใฏ Project DIVA MEGA39โs featuring Magnet by minato, Dreamin Chuchu by emon(Tes.), and Luka Lukaโ Night Fever by samfree (in time for Lukaโs 11th anniversary!) with a release date already set for February 13, 2020!
What are your thoughts about the winning designs? Are you looking forward to MegaMix releasing in the West? As a Switch-owner, I can barely contain my excitement!
Entry to the Tokyo Joypolis costs ๏ฟฅ800 JPY for adults (ages 18 and up), ๏ฟฅ500 for anyone high school age and below.
Mini Live Concert
Mini 3-song concerts will be held at the Joypolis 1st floor main stage area throughout each day of the event period! See below for a the schedule and setlists for the shows!
โปAll times are JST โปEntry to the stage is free, but still requires the Tokyo Joypolis entry fee
Get your fortune told on one of three random, event-exclusive fortune slips featuring Hatsune Miku, DAIBA de DIVA Mega 39’s Miku, or DAIBA de DIVA Mega 39’s Mikudayo!
Collaboration Tickets
Price: ๏ฟฅ2,700 JPY for adults (ages 18 and up), ๏ฟฅ2,400 for students
Purchase a ticket good for 1 attraction, and also get an event-exclusive card holder to keep it in!
Passport
Price: ๏ฟฅ5,200 JPY for adults (ages 18 and up), ๏ฟฅ4,200 for students
Purchase a Tokyo Joypolis passport to ride on the attractions as many times as you’d like, plus choose from one of two different card holder designs!
Merchandise
A4 Clear File Folder (2 types): ๏ฟฅ650 JPY each
Acrylic Character Stand (2 types): ๏ฟฅ1,600 JPY each
Hatsune MikuDAIBA de DIVA Mega 39’s Langue de Chat: ๏ฟฅ880
Collectible Die Cut Stickers (8 types total): ๏ฟฅ600 JPY
Candy Packs (3 types): ๏ฟฅ800 JPY each
T-Shirt: ๏ฟฅ3,300 JPY
Collectible Acrylic Charms: ๏ฟฅ800 JPY
Capsule toys:
Can Badge A (8 types): ๏ฟฅ300 JPY per capsule pull
Can Badge B (8 types): ๏ฟฅ300 JPY per capsule pull
Bonus Item
Spend at least ๏ฟฅ3,900 on merchandise and get a free poster!
Collaboration Cafe
Receive a free coaster for each menu item you purchase.
Menu items coming soon!
**UPDATE ON JANUARY 14,2020**
Menu items and coasters from the 3rd floor Frame Cafe have now been revealed!
You get one free coaster per menu item that you order, selected at random and available while supplies last.
Collaboration Drink
Available from January 20 through February 10
Price: ๏ฟฅ550 each
Drink Options: Melon Syrup and Calpis Drink, Mikudayo ver. Melon Syrup and Sprite Drink, Hatsune Miku ver.
At the 2nd floor D Lounge of the Tokyo Joypolis, you can purchase a collaboration drink and get an accompanying sticker!
Collaboration Floats
Available from February 11 through March 9
Price: ๏ฟฅ600
Floats options: MEIKO (strawberry syrup with Sprite, strawberry cheesecake ice cream) Megurine Luka (peach syrup with Sprite, strawberry cheesecake ice cream) Hatsune Miku (melon syrup with Sprite, cool soda ice cream) Kagamine Rin & Len (mango syrup with Sprite, cool soda ice cream) KAITO (blue syrup with Sprite, cool soda ice cream)
Purchase one of the collaboration floats and get a random sticker! (Note the random part; unlike the above drinks, they do not necessarily correspond with the beverage purchased)
Digital Photos
Stand in front of a special monitor and get your picture taken with one of the piapro characters!
Follow both SEGA feat. HATSUNE MIKU Project (@pjd_sega) and Tokyo Joypolis (@TokyoJoypolis) on Twitter and Retweet the above Tweet by January 19. Five lucky winners will be chosen as random to receive a free annual Tokyo Joypolis passport with a collaboration card holder of your choice!
This year’s Mega 39’s-themed DAIBA de DIVA looks like it’s going to be another fun-filled event! Stay tuned for a full report of VocaSphere’s experience there!
17 Livers (users of the app) who enter the contest will be challenged to submit videos of themselves dancing the Catch the Wave dance. During the “Supporter Challenge” phase, audience vote will then determine who the top five 17 Livers are in the “special supporter” and “game distribution” categories, and those top 17 Livers will receive the following prizes:
Special Supporter Prizes
2nd ~ 5th place: – A Nintendo Switch – A copy of Hatsune Miku Project DIVA Mega 39’s – The chance to participate in a special supporter audition through which they can win the opportunity to perform during a promotional Project DIVA Mega 39’s release livestream on DENGEKI ONLINE
1st place: – All of the above, plus a special event profile
Game Distribution Prizes
2nd ~ 5th place: – A Nintendo Switch – A copy of Hatsune Miku Project DIVA Mega 39’s
1st place: – All of the above, plus a special event profile
After the “Supporter Debut” phase, the top five 17 Livers in each category will have their videos judged based on the criteria of how “high spirited” they dance, and how much they can get audiences to want to play the game.
Contest Timeline
โปAll times are JST
Supporter Challenge
January 1, 7:00 PM ~ January 6, 11:59 PM
Supporter Debut
January 1, 7:00 PM ~ January 11, 11:59 PM
Results Announcement
January 24, 2020 (planned)
Game Pre-Release Demo Party
February 1 from 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM (planned)
This is where the top 17 Livers in the Game Distribution category can participate
Game Release Livestream Date
February 13, 2020 (planned)
โปEvent to take place in the Tokyo Metropolitan area, so winning entrants will have to be able to make the trip there
On December 27, 2019 at 8:00 PM (JST), Famitsu will livestream a special, 139-minute program for Hatsune Miku Project DIVA Mega 39’s (also known as Hatsune Miku Project DIVA MegaMix)! Announced highlights include the dev team introducing the game, dance performances by Mikudayo and Mikunano, and even brand new information to look forward to!
This will be an event where fans can also get involved in. Using the below form, you can vote on a song for the staff to play during the show, and the most popular entries will be selected!
Music: ใฟใใจP / MikitoP โปMega 39’s will only feature the Rin & Len version of the song that is being created for the game
Catch the Wave Module, PV and OP Images
Next, a brand new module for Miku’s Catch The Wavedesign by LAM has been revealed! While no videos have been shown yet, we can enjoy some images from the PV that will be played for the song in the game!
Catch The Wave will also premiere as the game’s theme song, and we get to see some images from the opening movie as well! In them, we can observe how they stay true to the song’s theme of being able to connect with anyone from any place, showing Miku traveling the world with a suitcase!
Stay tuned for more Hatsune Miku Project DIVA Mega 39’s news as they get announced!
The T-shirt edit mode has been announced as well! With the press of a button or swipe of a touch pen, you can freely design your own T-shirts for Miku and her friends to wear during performances! Game moderators must approve your designs, though.
Furthermore, the game will come with more than 15 different T-shirt modules from piapro for players to use!
Hatsune Miku: Project DIVA Mega Mix is coming to the Nintendo Switch in the West sometime in 2020! To celebrate, SEGA is now holding a T-shirt design contest, and winners will have the chance to see their design featured in the game!
Design a special T-shirt for Miku and friends! Official characters recognized by Crypton: Hatsune Miku, Kagamine Rin, Kagamine Len, Megurine Luka, KAITO & MEIKO.
Use the form to submit your design by November 18, 2019.
Five Winners will be contacted by email on or about December 2, 2019.
**UPDATE ON DECEMBER 6, 2019** The contest deadline has been extended to December 20, 2019.
Project DIVA fans! The submission deadline for the Hatsune Miku: Project DIVA Mega Mix T-Shirt Design Contest are being extended to 12/20 – submit your design for a chance to have it included in the final game! Details and submissions https://t.co/5FaPQWbdAQ
Give us your best Project DIVA-inspired design! Use of characters in design is not required.
All designs should be made within the confines of the black lines. Crucial design elements should be kept within the confines of the red lines as there may be cutoff depending on the shape of the T-shirt and character wearing it.
File Type: jpg, png
Dimensions: 4096ร2048
Color Mode: RGB
Design name to be limited to 20 characters.
No third-party designs, logos or photographs.
Multiple entries per person are allowed.
Entry images can be no larger than 2MB.
Participants must (i) be 18 years of age or older, (ii) be legal residents of the fifty (50) United States (including District of Columbia), (iii) have a valid email account and Internet access to participate.
Contest winners will have their Submission (or a portion thereof) featured in the Game as part of the official costume(s) to be worn by certain โvirtual singerโ character(s) in the Game. Contest winner name(s) will also be displayed in the end credits of the Gameโ.
Contest winners will also receive a digital copy of the Game (digital code will be provided).
For more specific information, be sure to read the OFFICIAL RULE AND REGULATIONS on the official contest page below.
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