What is Mikoverse? All we know about Twitch streamer CodeMiko's new sandbox VTuber MMO project

Twitch VTuber Youna "CodeMiko" is close to attaining backers from Kickstarter for MikoVerse, a virtual reality sandbox multiplayer experience reminiscent of VRChat. The experience will allow players to make custom avatars in-game to explore an interactive world. This project aims to allow watchers to interact in real-time with VTubers instead of being restricted from simply watching them.

Being in development for over two years and having undergone an alpha testing stage, Mikoverse is all set to start gathering support through its Kickstarter, which will launch on 26 March 2024 with exclusive rewards available for backers only.

That said, this article will cover more details about CodeMiko's Mikoverse.

Twitch streamer CodeMiko is known for her streams showcasing her motion-capture technology, which viewers can witness through her 3D virtual YouTuber persona. The South Korean creator is known as one of the biggest proponents of the VTubing scene on Twitch.

CodeMiko's MMO venture, MikoVerse, was initiated in 2022 and has been in development ever since. It has been described as having Twitch integration capabilities, allowing audiences to interact directly with their favorite VTubers and for the creators to hold events with their fans. Further, players would be able to build structures such as clubhouses and marketplaces within the game.

As shown in the trailer for the Kickstarter launch, the game is powered by the latest Unreal Engine 5 and Lumen, which allows for hardware ray tracing. A player can fully modify their in-game personas with realistic in-game physics being applied. Youna has also showcased variable make-up options for her character within MikoVerse, showing the extent to which customization options may be