{"id":71260,"date":"2026-08-20T18:21:26","date_gmt":"2026-08-20T09:21:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/automaton-media.com\/en\/?p=71260"},"modified":"2026-08-20T18:21:28","modified_gmt":"2026-08-20T09:21:28","slug":"immersive-3d-male-idol-training-game-v-project-officially-renamed-to-startou-alongside-gameplay-reveal","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/automaton-media.com\/en\/news\/immersive-3d-male-idol-training-game-v-project-officially-renamed-to-startou-alongside-gameplay-reveal\/","title":{"rendered":"Immersive 3D male idol training game V Project officially renamed to StarToU alongside gameplay reveal"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Game developer Elementa has officially announced that its upcoming idol training game will be rebranded to <strong>StarToU<\/strong>. The game was first announced back in January under the name \u201cV Project.\u201d Alongside the title announcement, the game\u2019s mechanics and several characters were unveiled via a <a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/ZQjzIbm1lws?si=gR6UscmKUaHzH3fm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">new trailer<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"MacGuffin Group Trailer\" width=\"1160\" height=\"653\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ZQjzIbm1lws?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">StarToU is described as an immersive, \u201cempathy-driven\u201d 3D idol game. Players will be able to get an intimate look at the world of idols trough \u201cEchoes,\u201d an interactive medium powered by Touch technology which allows you to acquire fragments of your idols\u2019 memories and relive them. The Starlit Stage allows players to connect with their idols via rhythm-based gameplay and stage performances. Before every performance, the game lets you freely customize the character lineup, outfits and card sets to your liking. Additionally, the developers promise a \u201cricher idol development journey\u201d through features like the Star Journey and interactions via TOKI, a simulated social media experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-x wp-block-embed-x\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">\ud83d\udd14 User Login Guide Updated<br><br>Unlock core features like Home Screen, Echo, TOKI, Starlit Stage, and more&#8230; <br><br>Journey with them, witness their growth and transformation, and give them your biggest support in this immersive experience!<a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/hashtag\/StarToU?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#StarToU<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/5pXLG3awIq\">pic.twitter.com\/5pXLG3awIq<\/a><\/p>&mdash; StarToU (@VProject_EN) <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/VProject_EN\/status\/2090272621321744772?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 20, 2026<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.x.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As part of the StarToU universe, MacGuffin, a new self-produced idol group was also unveiled. Featuring members Tay, Yoora, Lim and Noki, the group boasts a distinct hip-hop identity centered around the spirit of &#8220;breaking the rules while keeping the fun alive.&#8221; The trailer also hints at a good dose of angst story wise, with the boys having a full-on argument and threatening to disband \u201cagain.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/startou.elementagames.com\/en-us\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">StarToU <\/a>is currently in development. 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