- Version 3.6.6a2 - Release Notes - 2 October 2026
What's New? "Barbie Dreams" (feat. Kaliii) - FIFTY FIFTY moves into the SPECIALS pack Resolved an issue causing the basic gameplay tutorial to crash on Steam Frame Standalone
- Version 3.6.6a1 - First Time Experience Update - 10 September 2026
What's New? We've improved our new user and first-time play experience! New to Synth Riders? Take a First Ride on our 2-song selection, followed by an Experience! Gameplay tutorials shortened and improved with new voiceover Main Menu and Song Select tour to guide you on your first visit Just hover over Main Menu buttons and Song Select panels for helpful hints anytime you need Other Bugfixes & Improvements New Logo animation in the Main Menu Several UI panels no longer behave as if transparent to the select laser pointer Minor UI fixes in How To Play and Tutorial Panels
- Version 3.6.5a2 - Multiplayer Fixes & Improvements - 2 September 2026
What's New? Player Kick is now available in addition to Player Ban. Kick is not permanent and allows you to temporarily disconnect a stuck player who will be able to rejoin your room later. Fixed an issue where multiplayer scores were showing as 0
- Version 3.6.5a1 - Bug Fixes & Improvements - 25 August 2026
Riders, Ready? We've got a big update with lots of bug fixes and improvements that we've been wanting to get into your hands for a while! Read on for all the details. What's New? LevelUp! Specific For the Intro challenges, we've removed the requirement to complete mode-specific tutorials Daily & Weekly challenges no longer require completion of the Intro challenges to unlock Silver achievement medals will now show correctly, instead of as Bronze or Gold Fixed an issue where Challenge modifiers could persist into normal song play after returning from a Challenge The level-up animation now plays centered on you, regardless of your position in the Multiplayer lobby Fixed an issue where the combo streak in Player Stats could be preserved by quitting mid-song after a miss Player > Stats > Challenges Completed now counts your finished missions Improved network handling around the LevelUp! sys…
- The Mega Sale is BACK — and bigger than your dopamine spike after a full-combo - 20 July 2026
The Mega Sale is BACK — and bigger than your dopamine spike after a full-combo run.By popular demand, our MEGA Sale returns! From 8AM PT July 20 through 11:59PM PT July 26, nearly every Synth Riders DLC music pack is on sale.Key detailsEvery individual DLC is discounted — except the brand-new Linkin Park Music Pack, our latest releaseThe sale runs across Meta Quest, SteamVR, and PSVR2One week only* — 8AM PT July 20 → 11:59PM PT July 26 Discord Date/Time Stamps:Start End Whether you're a Score Chaser hunting new tracks to master, an Immersion Seeker chasing that perfect flow state, or a Social Player building the ultimate multiplayer setlist, now's the moment to grow your library for less.Head to your platform's store, load up on tracks, and we'll see you on the dance floor. Don't sleep on it!Double check store availability and end times as they may differ due to time zones and store dis…
- Version 3.4.2a2 - Minor Update - Multiplayer Fixes - 20 July 2026
PLEASE NOTE: This version is not compatible with earlier versions of Synth Riders for Multiplayer use. Please encourage your friends to update! What's New? Multiplayer Join - Players can now JOIN a song in progress! Just missed the start of a song? Wait no more! When a song is in progress, the READY button becomes your ticket to JOIN in the fun. As long as it's before the last 30 seconds of the song, you'll be picked up to join the host at the point everyone is up to. No scores will be saved, you won't receive XP - but you'll at least get that warmup done!
- Iconic Hits to Latest From Zero Album, LINKIN PARK x SYNTH RIDERS with 13 songs! - 25 June 2026
From the thundering riffs of "One Step Closer" and "Faint" to the anthemic emotion of "Numb" and "In the End," the pack spans the full breadth of Linkin Park's iconic sound — including newer material like "The Emptiness Machine" and "Heavy Is The Crown." With a mix of high-intensity beatmaps and emotional rail riding moments, this is the pack that Linkin Park fans and Synth Riders players have been waiting for.The Linkin Park Music Pack launches on June 25, 2026 at 8:00 AM PT and includes the following tracks:- In the End- Numb- Faint- One Step Closer- The Emptiness Machine (Radio Edit)- Bleed It Out (Radio Edit)- Breaking the Habit- Battle Symphony- Papercut- Castle of Glass- Heavy Is The Crown- Up From The Bottom- Over Each Other"Linkin Park defined a generation of music fans, and we couldn't be more excited to bring their music into Synth Riders," said Sahin "HeyFalcon" San . "Whethe…
- 🎵 Crypt of the NecroDancer Music Pack has arrived in Synth Riders! - 14 May 2026
It's time to get down in the dungeon and BE the NecroDancer with the unmistakable soundtrack of "Crypt of the NecroDancer" in this cryptastic collaboration with Brace Yourself Games.🎵 Kluge Interactive x Brace Yourself Games bring 5 legendary tracks from the iconic rhythm dungeon crawler to Meta Quest. Catch, dodge and dance your way through:🎶 Tracklist:- Disco Descent- Konga Conga Kappa- Rhythmortis- Fungal Funk- Styx and StonesWith these 5 new tracks, the Synth Riders library now boasts a massive 188 songs — 81 free tracks included with the game, plus 102 DLC songs and counting. Buy all 5 tracks as a bundle and save!
- Levitating Into VR: Dua Lipa Comes to Synth Riders - 16 April 2026
You'll be "Levitating" as we celebrate Dua Lipa's greatest hits in Synth Riders. Dua Lipa’s unmistakable sound arrives in Synth Riders, bringing a collection of global hits that feel right at home in a game built around rhythm, flow, and movement. From the first beat, this pack is designed to pull players into the music, translating each track’s energy into a ride that feels both expressive and precise.Every song in the collection has been carefully mapped to reflect its unique identity. Whether it’s the confident groove of Don’t Start Now, the soaring momentum of Levitating, or the driving intensity of Physical, the experience shifts and evolves with the music. The result is a set of tracks that don’t just play well—they feel intuitive, rewarding players who lock into the rhythm and lean into the flow.Set List:1️⃣Don’t Start Now2️⃣Levitating3️⃣Physical4️⃣Houdini5️⃣Future Nostalgia6️⃣Ha…
- Version 3.6.1a6 (LevelUp Hotfix 6) - Release Notes - 2 April 2026
What's New? LevelUp! Specific To reduce confusion, Song Challenges are no longer accessible from the Solo menu. Please access them directly from the Challenges button on the main menu! Songs played in Non-Stop mode will now count towards achievements and rewards. Fixed an issue where the LevelUp animation could cause a game freeze. Bug Fixes Restored scrolling behavior for most scrollable lists in game (e.g. song list) Returned New High Score / Previous Best Score information to the Score Summary scene. Fixed an issue causing the Playlist Add Song button to become unresponsive. Custom Decals now stick through scene changes and are rotated correctly (remember controls are now in Settings > Interface to enable it!) Fixed an issue where a song would not finish with the map when the map was very short. Improvements to Invaderz for Challenges+ Challenges+ scores will be sent to the general l…
- Minor Release 3.6.1a5 - Version Match - 21 March 2026
* Version matching for parallel support with Meta version
- Version 3.6.1a3 - Release Notes - 16 March 2026
What's New? Improvements to "Endless Cafe", "Psycho Road" Stages Improvements to "Underground", "Legends Never Die" Experiences Fixed an issue where buttons, including the Twitch button, could move when hovered Fixed Japanese translations for LevelUP items (Daily & Weekly tabs) Improved the Tutorial message behaviour when missing objectives Improvements to microphones in multiplayer (feedback wanted!) Fixed an issue where Invaderz would cause performance degradation Fixed an issue preventing selection of microphone sources Server-Side: Fixed an issue which could cause rooms to disappear from the room list
- Level UP! Progression System is Now Live in Synth Riders! - 12 March 2026
For nearly eight years, Synth Riders has been shaped by one thing above all else: its players. The Riders.Through new headsets, new platforms, changing trends, and one thing has remained constant; the community that shows up, plays together, and keeps this world moving.Today, Kluge Interactive is proud to release the biggest feature update in Synth Riders’ history: “Level UP” a progression system, built to celebrate commitment, encourage growth, and welcome a new generation of players into the rhythm.A New Way to Track, Share, and Show Your JourneyThe new Progression System gives players a long-requested way to record their journey through Synth Riders.Players can now:Track personal performance stats across gameplayLevel up and display progress over timeShare milestones and compare progress with friendsShow off their level in both single-player and multiplayerWhether you’re chasing pers…
- 👑"We Are The Champions" by QUEEN is now live in Synth Riders! - 29 January 2026
👑 Our first DLC of 2026 "We Are The Champions" by QUEEN is now live in Synth RidersAfter purchase, this DLC can be found in our "Specials" pack! and if you're a collector - consider purchasing through the Complete Collection bundle and save!🧐If you're still on the fence, make sure to wishlist Synth Riders as more is on the way😉 Written with audience participation in mind, Mercury said "We" in the song's title refers to everyone who is singing it. Brian May called the song "unifying and positive". "We Are the Champions" has become an anthem for victories at sporting events, including its use during the 1994 FIFA World Cup, and has been often used or referenced in popular culture. \ I've paid my dues Time after time I've done my sentence But committed no crime And bad mistakes I've made a few \ I've had my share of sand kicked in my face But I've come through (And I mean to go on and o…
- Go GAGA with Synth Riders - Our Biggest Music Pack to Date! - 18 December 2025
Step into Synth Riders and unleash your inner superstar with the Lady Gaga Music Pack — 11 iconic tracks, from her biggest fan favorites all the way to her latest dark-shimmer hit, “The Dead Dance.” It’s bold, it’s dramatic, it’s unapologetically Gaga. Whether you’re jumping in for the first time or you’ve had your paws up for years, these tracks will have you dancing, sweating, and serving on every beat. 11 DLC tracks: The Dead Dance Abracadabra Bad Romance Poker Face Just Dance Bloody Mary Paparazzi Born This Way Telephone Applause DiseaseDisclaimer: Save $$ by purchasing the music pack as a bundle! Version 3.5.17a1 - Lady Gaga Music Pack What's New? Bugfixes and Improvements Fixed an issue where shuffling the first custom playlist for Non-Stop play would not present the selected difficulty of the song in the playlist. Fixed an issue around songs with extended Unicode characters in th…
- Release Notes - Version 3.5.15a2 - 15 November 2025
What's New? Fixed issue causing incorrect audio preview behavior Party Mode scores no longer show blue bolts for all scores Updated localizations Fixed issue causing health / force bars to appear layered incorrectly in LIV Open Beta Program For early access to bug fixes, please consider opting into our open-beta - this is where we bring fixes like these to wider testing ahead of release. To opt in, right click the game in your Library, choose Properties, then Betas and choose the open-beta from the Beta Participation drop down list. Remember, you can always opt out at any time, by choosing Beta Participation - None instead.
- 🦇 FREE New Song, Giveaway & More As Spooky Update Rises For Synth Riders - 24 October 2025
Spooky season has returned in Synth Riders — and this year, we’re celebrating by giving back to our amazing community! Our Spooky Update is packed with treats, including a brand-new free song, fun in-game challenges, and a special giveaway to keep the good vibes flowing. Whether you’re here for the music, the moves, or just the Halloween spirit, there’s something waiting for every Rider. Unpack these pile of trick-or-treats in game from today: New FREE song, “The Evil Dab” by Voicians joins the “Specials” collection, increasing your library to 80 included songs! Halloween/Spooky themed decals to show your style in Single or Multiplayer (Settings > Color > Decals) Spooktacular Challenges, where we’ll be challenging you to play the “spookiest” music from the Synth Riders soundtrack On your next visit to Spin City - either in the Multiplayer lobby or to play your next song - look out above…
- 👑Kendrick Lamar HUMBLE. Drops as New Synth Riders Experience - 4 September 2025
Synth Riders has teamed up with Kendrick Lamar to create a HUMBLE., a new, immersive Synth Riders Experience™! Kluge Interactive is proud to announce that the Kendrick Lamar - HUMBLE. - Synth Riders Experience™ is available right now!Each Synth Riders Experience™ is a groundbreaking spatial-musical journey, as if you’re entering the universe of a song. In this case, moving in a world transformed through the lens of Kendrick Lamar’s “HUMBLE.” music video. Moody spotlights shift to the beat, transporting players from New Orleans to the streets of LA. From there, making it through crowds to take a rightful place on the throne.“Everyone here at Kluge Interactive is excited and, well, humble,” says Kluge Interactive CEO Arturo Perez. “Being able to work with a song from Grammy, Emmy, Billboard, and BET award-winning artist Kendrick Lamar is an amazing opportunity. There’s no better way to do…
- Infected Mushroom Music Pack Now Available! - 7 August 2025
Hey Riders,It's new music time and we've got something that's sure to bring the fun(ghi)!Psytrance pioneers Infected Mushroom bring their iconic sound to Synth Riders in a brand-new music pack! Three of the band’s most electrifying tracks have been transformed into unforgettable and infectious beatmaps:🎵 Tracklist:I WishBlack Velvet (feat. Ninet Tayeb)Becoming InsaneSince forming in 1996, Infected Mushroom has reshaped the electronic music scene with their fusion of psytrance, industrial, and dreamlike sonic textures.There’s always shroom for more music and we guarantee this pack will grow on you! (Okay, we’ll stop now…) Have a look-see below: Bugfixes & ImprovementsAdjusted In-Game News to make sure titles wrap correctly.,Repositioned Left Panel elements for Stages etc. while using "The Room" home stage.,Improved support for offline DLC play for Quest.,Fixed an issue preventing bHapti…
- Happy Synthversary Update! - 14 July 2025
Today, back in 2018, we launched a VR game that blended dance choreography with rhythm gaming and a whole lot of synthwave vibes. Synth Riders has grown so much since then – and to celebrate in style, we have a HUGE Synthversary update that includes a brand new FREE song for everyone: ‘Behemoth’ by Faux Tales! The best part? It's available right now as a gift to all you awesome riders out there whether you’re playing on PC, Meta Quest 3, or on PSVR2.PLAY Faux Tales’ Behemoth Track NOWYou’re probably already familiar with Faux Tales’ work….but didn’t realize it. The experimental cinematic sonic style of Timo Loosli (the man behind the sound) has been in everything from game trailers and films, to TV shows, commercials, expos, and frankly, too many things to list here.If you didn’t already click on the video embed above, the swelling sounds in ‘Behemoth’ are about to take you on a journey…
