Developer Beat Games has released the latest music pack for its hit VR rhythm game Beat Saber, this time featuring 10 songs from singer and producer The Weeknd. This latest music pack comes in an update-heavy year for the aging VR title, which has already seen several high-profile DLC releases and new block types added to Beat Saber in 2022.
First released in 2018, Beat Saber is a VR rhythm game developed by Beat Games and available for PC VR, PSVR, and Meta Quest headsets. Featuring a catalog of original music, with tracks from several well-known artists available to purchase as paid DLC, Beat Saber has served as an entry point to VR for many gamers in recent years. The simple-to-learn but hard-to-master gameplay made the unique rhythm title one of the first hit games for consumer VR headsets, with Beat Games announcing in early 2022 that Beat Saber sold over 4 million copies. A steady stream of new music, and the ability to mod the game to add new music and features, have helped Beat Saber remain one of the most iconic VR titles on the market.
The Weeknd music pack features 10 hit songs from the singer and producer, which can be purchased either individually for $2 a piece or as a $13 bundle. Fans of The Weeknd are likely to find some of their favorite songs among the included tracks, which feature “Blinding Lights” and “Save Your Tears” among others. The Weeknd music pack also includes a new custom environment for the game, as well as unique visuals meant to complement the songs. The Weeknd music pack is available for Beat Saber owners using PC VR, PSVR, and Meta Quest headsets.
Thanks in part to a steady stream of post-launch content, Beat Saber has managed to maintain its place as one of the most recognizable and successful VR titles on the marketplace. Although AAA VR titles like Half-Life: Alyx have managed to occasionally grab the spotlight thanks to their polished presentation and innovative gameplay, few VR titles have managed to keep consumers coming back to their headsets in the way that Beat Saber has. Although no official announcement has been made yet about its development, a potential PSVR2Beat Saber port that takes advantage of the new hardware could be a huge selling point for Sony.
As the VR industry continues to undergo massive upheavals, with headset manufacturers like Pico seeking to expand their market share while Meta prepares for massive layoffs, things can seem uncertain for VR gamers. Virtual reality has the potential to radically change gaming, but to do so it will have to survive the growing pains the industry is currently facing. No matter what the future holds for VR, though, Beat Saber fans don’t seem likely to stop slicing blocks and bopping to beats any time soon.
Beat Saber is available now for Meta Quest, PC, and PSVR.