Hi everyone,

We're thrilled to announce that Hello, Dot is officially graduating out of early access! Starting today, it's available globally and for free on Meta Quest 3 devices, transforming into one of the world's first truly interactive mixed-reality toys, blurring the lines between digital pet and physical playmate. Get ready to experience your Dots like never before!

Many of you first met an early glimpse of Hello, Dot last year – a heartwarming mixed-reality showcase on our journey beyond the smartphone into a more immersive future. While that first experience brought the simple joy of interacting with a Dot beyond the screen, we always dreamed bigger, envisioning a truly playful and interactive companion. Thanks to your feedback over the past year, we've been busy tinkering, experimenting, and prototyping entirely new ways for you to connect and play with your Dots right in your own space.

At the heart of this completely revamped experience is a whimsical, interactive contraption reminiscent of an arcade machine that magically appears in your room, packed with delightful new activities! Pull the retro lever to cycle through various activities including exciting minigames to play with your Dot: embark on rewarding Play Dates, test your reflexes in a friendly game of Dotball (dodgeball with your Dot!), or compete with them in a hilarious Eating Contest. Participating in these activities earns you in-game currency, which you can use to snag adorable outfits and playful items from the shop, letting your Dot's personality shine.

And the magic doesn't stop there! Want to give your Dot a truly unique look? Unleash your creativity with our Gen AI-powered customizer: just grab the virtual microphone, describe the look you imagine (a fiery pattern? a starry coat?), and watch in wonder as a dunk of your Dot in the magical paintbucket brings your vision to life, making your companion feel even more uniquely yours!

With this major evolution of Hello, Dot, we're not just adding new gameplay; we're pushing deeper into the magic of true mixed reality interaction. Come along for the ride and get a profound glimpse of the future of spatial computing as you witness your Dot come alive, now with a richer personality and new playful antics. Our newest update both delights AND redraws the boundaries between your living room and the digital realm. Each shared glance, each intuitive gesture of play, strengthens that heartwarming connection we dream of fostering. Understanding how these deeper connections feel, how relationships blossom when technology meets us naturally where we are, is fundamental to this exploration. It inspires possibilities for companions that can truly understand you – learning your unique spark, sensing your mood, and perhaps one day crafting adventures born from that connection. This journey of discovery, exploring how digital life can enhance our physical spaces, fuels our passion as we build towards a future where technology seamlessly weaves wonder into the fabric of our everyday reality.

These updates bring a whole new level of interactive fun and connection with your Dots. We’ve poured a lot of love and imagination into this next chapter for Hello, Dot, and we can’t wait for you to jump in, explore all the delightful new ways to play, and share the amazing, joyful memories you create with your Dots!

–Asim Ahmed (Global Product Marketing Lead) & the Peridot team