Notable characters featured in the annual tributes included: from Age of Conan: Hyborian Adventures . Yoko Retomoto from Kane & Lynch . Morenn from The Witcher . Sheva Alomar from Resident Evil 5 . Bayonetta , the stylish witch with a magical black catsuit. The Technology Behind the Vixens
Bringing Playboy into the Digital Age | Christie Hefner | Talks at Google Playboy Magazines Virtual Vixensl
This shift wasn't just about different models; it was about . Playboy leveraged its massive archives—containing millions of photos and artworks—to fuel its new digital platforms. By 2010, the company even released every issue from its 1953 debut through 2010 on a portable 250-GB hard drive, ensuring the legacy of both its physical and "virtual" beauties survived in a modern format. Legacy and Modern Context Notable characters featured in the annual tributes included:
The brand moved into the "third screen" (mobile devices), launching wireless platforms and programs like the mobile reality series Interns . Notable Digital Features and Game Tie-ins Sheva Alomar from Resident Evil 5
Models who appeared exclusively on the website, often featuring more experimental or "tech-themed" photography.
While the peak of the "Virtual Vixens" magazine features ended as Playboy shifted its business model in the late 2010s, the concept was a precursor to modern digital influencers and CGI models. Today, the brand continues to evolve through its digital-first creator platform and social media presence, focusing on a younger, tech-savvy audience while preserving the history of its iconic rabbit logo.
