{"rewrite":{"id":"r_73e3b17d3f00ca7686c64643","clusterId":"c_91a7c392fe4f9d40bee56dd2","slug":"vtuber-tracking-system-luppetx-goes-free-as-company-plans-dissolution","model":"deepseek-v4-flash","headline":"VTuber Tracking System LuppetX Goes Free as Company Plans Dissolution","summary":"Luppet Technologies began offering its VTuber tracking system LuppetX for free on August 23, 2026, ahead of the company's planned dissolution. The move is meant to let users keep using the software without interruption. The free version is Ver.1.1.0, which requires no account registration or license purchase and retains all functions of the previous paid version. It has been processed for offline use and can be used by both individuals and corporations without restrictions, including for commercial purposes. LuppetX, first released in August 2023, works with a web camera and the LeapMotion tracking device, and also supports the Meta Quest Pro MR headset for face and hand tracking. It includes accessory functions, external motion transmission, and transparent background capture in OBS, and supports the VRM 1.0 3D model format. Support for LuppetX ends on October 4, 2026, when a forced update to Ver.1.1.0 will occur. The server is expected to stop within about one month after that, and versions prior to Ver.1.0.9p will become unusable. Users who cannot receive the automatic update can download the installer directly from BOOTH. No refunds will be issued for purchased licenses, and after support ends, no bug fixes or responses to environmental changes will be provided.","whyItMatters":"The free release turns a paid commercial product into an unrestricted tool for both individuals and corporations, a rare move that keeps the software viable after its developer shuts down.","webCardHtml":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePredecessor software \u0026#34;Luppet\u0026#34; was already widely used by VTubers before LuppetX arrived, giving the tracking line an existing fan base.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe company explains the free version does not cancel past purchase contracts, since licenses were granted at the time of purchase and the software was delivered in usable form.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUsers who already bought a license can use the free version without registering an account or purchasing a new license.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe BOOTH distribution page is https://negipoyoc.booth.pm/items/4868676, and a reference document with details sits at https://doc.luppet.jp/free-version/.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn announcement from the developer account, ねぎぽよし (@CST_negi), posted on August 23, 2026, says the offline version was made free so that \u0026#34;everyone can continue using LuppetX with peace of mind.\u0026#34;\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTracking runs through a web camera and the LeapMotion device, with optional face and hand tracking via the Meta Quest Pro MR headset as an external device.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupported features include accessory functions, external motion transmission, and transparent background capture in OBS, along with the VRM 1.0 3D model format.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","blueskyPost":"LuppetX goes free on August 23, 2026, days before Luppet Technologies dissolves. Users keep the software, but the October 4 forced update means everyone must be on Ver.1.1.0 or lose access.","twitterPost":"LuppetX is free now, but the October 4 forced update means users must move to Ver.1.1.0 before the server dies.","threadsPost":"Luppet Technologies is dissolving, so it made LuppetX free with no account, license, or commercial restrictions. The catch: support ends October 4, 2026, when a forced update to Ver.1.1.0 locks out older versions, and no bug fixes will follow. The freebie is a graceful shutdown, not a gift.","newsletterBlurb":"Luppet Technologies has made its VTuber tracking system LuppetX free to download, no strings attached, as the company winds down. The software will keep working offline, but support ends October 4, after which older versions will stop functioning.","attributionJson":"[{\"source\":\"MoguLive\",\"url\":\"https://www.moguravr.com/luppetx-free-download/\",\"title\":\"VTuber Tracking System \\\"LuppetX\\\" Goes Free, No Restrictions on Commercial Use\"},{\"source\":\"PANORA\",\"url\":\"https://panora.tokyo/archives/154072\",\"title\":\"Free Release of VTuber Tracking System \\\"LuppetX\\\" Begins Following Operating Company's Dissolution\"}]","lintFlagsJson":null,"lintHits":0,"costUsd":0,"inputTokens":9354,"outputTokens":1329,"status":"published","repairAttempts":0,"nextRepairAt":null,"factsAttemptedAt":1787895232,"createdAt":"2026-08-28T05:22:42.000Z","publishedAt":"2026-08-28T05:26:44.000Z","updatedAt":"2026-08-28T05:22:42.000Z"},"cluster":{"id":"c_91a7c392fe4f9d40bee56dd2","canonicalTitle":"VTuber向けトラッキングシステム「LuppetX」が無料化、商用利用の制限なし","representativeArticleId":"a_293db9512529fc00ed89cdec","sourceCount":2,"writtenSourceCount":2,"writeAttempts":0,"isSolo":false,"entitiesJson":"{\"anime_titles\":[],\"manga_titles\":[],\"work_titles\":[\"LuppetX\"],\"studios\":[\"Luppet Technologies\"],\"people\":[],\"type\":\"news\",\"domain\":\"vtuber\",\"is_roundup\":false}","contentType":"news","status":"published","firstSeenAt":"2026-08-24T05:00:00.000Z","lastSeenAt":"2026-08-25T13:02:46.000Z","updatedAt":"2026-08-28T05:26:45.000Z"},"attribution":[{"source":"MoguLive","url":"https://www.moguravr.com/luppetx-free-download/","title":"VTuber向けトラッキングシステム「LuppetX」が無料化、商用利用の制限なし"},{"source":"PANORA","url":"https://panora.tokyo/archives/154072","title":"VTuber向けトラッキングシステム「LuppetX」の無料提供が開始　運営会社の解散に伴い"}],"entities":{"anime_titles":[],"manga_titles":[],"work_titles":["LuppetX"],"studios":["Luppet Technologies"],"people":[],"type":"news","domain":"vtuber","is_roundup":false},"keyFacts":["Luppet Technologies began offering its VTuber tracking system LuppetX for free on August 23, 2026.","The free version is Ver.1.1.0, which requires no account registration or license purchase.","Support for LuppetX ends on October 4, 2026, with a forced update to Ver.1.1.0 on the same day.","The company is scheduled to dissolve in the near future, and the server is expected to stop within about one month after the forced update.","The free version can be used without restrictions by individuals and corporations, and commercial use is permitted."]}