What Beat Saber does

Beat Games, operating under the Beat Saber brand, is a Prague-based VR game studio founded in 2018 and wholly owned by Meta Platforms. Its product is the Beat Saber VR rhythm game, in which players use motion controllers to wield two sabers and slash color-coded blocks synchronized to music. The underlying technology centers on a proprietary beat-mapping engine, a V3 group lighting system (supporting rotational control, strobe effects, brightness 0–120, and easing), a variable-BPM grid-alignment tool, and a built-in 3D level editor that allows custom song creation and environment design. The game ships on Meta Quest (standalone), Steam (PC VR) with cross-play to Quest, and PlayStation VR/PS VR2, though new content and multiplayer on PlayStation are being wound down in 2025–2026.

Beat Saber generates revenue through a one-time base game purchase plus paid DLC music packs (30+ licensed artist packs including Coldplay, Metallica, Queen, BTS, Daft Punk, Lady Gaga, The Weeknd, Billie Eilish, The Rolling Stones, and more) and a newer Shock Drop single-track format. It also publishes eight volumes of original soundtrack on Spotify via DistroKid. The title has won Best VR/AR Game at The Game Awards 2019 and seven other 2018 industry awards, and the studio cites "millions of players" worldwide. Customers are consumer VR enthusiasts on Meta Quest, PC VR, and PlayStation, supplemented by music-fan and VR-fitness user segments and a community of level mappers producing custom content.

Name

Beat Saber

Legal name

Beat Games

Website

https://beatsaber.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2018

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Beat Games (dba Beat Saber) is a Meta-owned Prague studio that develops the flagship VR rhythm game Beat Saber, sold on Meta Quest, Steam, and PlayStation with a large catalog of licensed and original music DLC.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

VR Rhythm Game

NAICS

Amusement Arcades (71312), Doll, Toy, and Game Manufacturing (339930)

SIC

Services-Miscellaneous Amusement & Recreation (7990)

akta.pro primary industry

Social/UGC & Sandbox Game Studios (Roblox-like) (MPAFAAAF)

akta.pro secondary industry

Serious Games & Simulation Studios (Training, Defense, Enterprise) (MPAFAAAH)

Keywords

• VR rhythm game
• Virtual reality gaming
• Music simulation game
• VR fitness gaming
• Rhythm action game

Headquarters

HQ city

Prague

HQ country

Czechia

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Technology or R&D, Personnel, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Operations

Revenue model

1. Base Game Sales: One-time purchase of the Beat Saber base game on Steam, Meta Quest Store, or PlayStation Store. Includes original soundtracks (OST 1-8) and extras.
2. Music Pack DLC: Additional paid music packs featuring licensed songs from major artists (Coldplay, Metallica, Queen, Daft Punk, Lady Gaga, etc.). Sold as one-time purchases. Shock drops feature individual premium tracks.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Beat Saber is a VR rhythm game where players wield two motion-controlled sabers to slice color-coded blocks synchronized to music, with multiple game modes (Standard, One Saber, 90 Degree, 360 Degree), multiplayer support, leaderboards, and a built-in level editor. The company (Beat Games) sells the base game as a one-time purchase and generates additional revenue from paid downloadable music packs featuring licensed tracks from major artists (Coldplay, Metallica, Lady Gaga, BTS, etc.) and original soundtracks, distributed across Meta Quest, Steam (PC VR), and PlayStation VR/VR2 stores.

Product overview

Beat Saber is a VR rhythm game developed by Beat Games (acquired by Meta). The core product is the Beat Saber base game, where players use VR motion controllers to wield two sabers and slice through color-coded blocks synchronized to music. The game is available on Meta Quest, Steam VR, and PlayStation VR platforms with cross-buy and cross-play support (Meta Quest ↔ Steam only). Revenue is generated through a free-to-play base game with paid DLC music packs from licensed artists (Coldplay, Metallica, The Weeknd, Lady Gaga, BTS, and many others) and original soundtracks (OST 1-8). The game includes a built-in 3D level editor supporting custom song creation with advanced lighting systems, a BPM alignment tool, and multiple game modes (Standard, One Saber, 90°, 360°). Multiplayer and leaderboard features are available, with App Sharing for original soundtracks. The platform supports parent-managed Meta accounts for family safety and explicit content controls.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Beat Saber (Base Game) The primary VR rhythm game where players wield two sabers to slice through colored blocks (notes) that fly toward them in time with music. Features multiple game modes (Standard, One Saber, 90 Degree, 360 Degree), multiplayer support, leaderboards, and level progression across five difficulty tiers. Sold as a one-time purchase on Steam, Meta Quest Store, and PlayStation Store.
• Original Soundtracks (OST Vol. 1-8) Eight volumes of original music composed specifically for Beat Saber gameplay. Available for streaming on Spotify via DistroKid links on the official Beat Saber website. Some volumes are Content ID-free for use in content creation.
• Music Packs (Licensed Artist DLC) Paid downloadable content featuring licensed music from major artists including The Prodigy, Coldplay, Metallica, Monstercat, Britney Spears, Daft Punk, The Rolling Stones, Linkin Park, The Weeknd, Queen, Lady Gaga, Billie Eilish, Skrillex, BTS, Imagine Dragons, Green Day, and more. Each pack includes multiple songs with official difficulty mappings and lighting designs. Also includes individual shock-drop single-song releases.

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

AI capability2 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

28 partnerships are on record, tiered major, core and flagship.

• ColdplaymajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 December 2025Meta partnered with Coldplay for a music pack release on December 18, 2025, and a virtual concert experience in Horizon Worlds on December 30th. The virtual concert was filmed at Wembley Stadium using VR cameras, offering a front-row experience to Horizon Worlds users. This partnership is part of Meta's broader strategy to incorporate popular artists into its VR ecosystem.
• The ProdigymajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLicensed music pack featuring The Prodigy tracks released April 29, 2026. Partnership with iconic electronic music group for exclusive VR gaming content.
• MetallicamajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMetallica Music Pack available on Beat Saber featuring tracks from the legendary metal band. Major artist partnership for licensed music content.
• MonstercatcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMultiple music packs with Monstercat including Monstercat Vol. 1, Monstercat Mixtape 2, and Rocket League X Monstercat collaboration. Ongoing partnership with the independent electronic music label.
• QueenmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerQueen Music Pack featuring iconic tracks from the legendary rock band, released May 24, 2023.
• Daft PunkmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDaft Punk Music Pack released March 7, 2024 featuring classic tracks from the French electronic duo.
• Lady GagamajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLady Gaga Music Pack featuring her popular tracks, released December 10, 2021. Additional shock drop 'Abracadabra' released June 5, 2025.
• BTSmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBTS Music Pack released November 12, 2020 featuring tracks from the K-pop supergroup.
• Billie EilishmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBillie Eilish Music Pack released September 21, 2021 featuring her hit songs. Additional shock drop 'BIRDS OF A FEATHER' released July 10, 2025.
• The WeekndmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Weeknd Music Pack released November 8, 2022 featuring popular tracks from the Canadian singer.
• SkrillexmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSkrillex Music Pack released August 31, 2021 featuring tracks from the electronic dance music producer.
• Green DaymajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGreen Day Music Pack released December 13, 2019 featuring tracks from the American rock band.
• Linkin ParkmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMultiple Linkin Park music packs including original release (August 17, 2020) and Linkin Park x Mike Shinoda collaboration (October 5, 2023).
• Imagine DragonsmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerImagine Dragons Music Pack featuring tracks from the American rock band, released June 10, 2019.
• TimbalandcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTimbaland Music Pack released March 26, 2020 featuring tracks from the hip-hop producer.
• Interscope RecordscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInterscope Mixtape released June 2, 2021 featuring tracks from various Interscope artists including LMFAO, Britney Spears, and Lady Gaga.
• Panic! At The DiscocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPanic! At The Disco Music Pack released October 4, 2019 with additional shock drops released April 30, 2023.
• Fall Out BoycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFall Out Boy Music Pack released March 31, 2022 featuring tracks from the American rock band.
• The Rolling StonesmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Rolling Stones Music Pack released October 30, 2023 featuring iconic tracks from the legendary rock band.
• CamelliacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCamellia Music Pack released July 25, 2019 featuring tracks from the Japanese rhythm game music composer, including 'What the Cat', 'Cycle Hit', and 'Exit the Earth's Atmosphere'.
• MetaflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerBeat Games, the developer of Beat Saber, is owned by Meta (formerly Facebook). Meta provides the Meta Quest platform as the primary distribution channel. The partnership includes integration with Meta's VR ecosystem including Horizon Worlds for virtual concerts.
• PlayStation / SonycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBeat Saber is available on PlayStation VR and PS VR2 through the PlayStation Store. Cross-buy supported between PS4/PS5 and PS VR/VR2 platforms.
• Valve / SteamcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBeat Saber is available on Steam for PC VR users. Supports cross-play multiplayer with Meta Quest players.
• LizzocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLizzo Music Pack released October 6, 2022 featuring tracks from the American singer and rapper.
• Britney SpearsmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBritney Spears Music Pack released October 8, 2024 featuring tracks from the pop superstar.
• Rocket League / Psyonix / Epic GamescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRocket League X Monstercat collaboration released November 7, 2019 featuring tracks from the Monstercat label associated with the Rocket League game.
• EminemmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerShock Drop release of 'Houdini' by Eminem on September 5, 2024 featuring explicit lyrics.
• Kendrick LamarmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerShock Drop release of 'Not Like Us' by Kendrick Lamar on February 27, 2025 featuring explicit lyrics.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• Supernatural: Supernatural is a subscription VR fitness app on Meta Quest with coach-led workouts synced to licensed music - directly overlapping Beat Saber's VR fitness use case and music catalog dependency, though positioned as a workout product rather than a rhythm game.
• FitXR: FitXR is a VR fitness subscription app on Meta Quest with rhythm/boxing/dance workout classes - serving the same VR-fitness-and-music intersection as Beat Saber but with a studio-class format and recurring subscription rather than DLC monetization.
• Survios: Survios is a VR game studio publishing rhythm and music-driven VR titles (Sprint Vector, Creed) on Meta Quest and SteamVR with comparable DLC strategies and licensed soundtracks. Comparable as a similarly-sized VR-first developer with multiplayer rhythm-action titles.
• Schell Games: Schell Games is a VR-focused studio publishing rhythm and music-interactive titles (Until You Fall, I Expect You To Die) on Meta Quest and Steam. Comparable as a VR-native developer with rhythm-action mechanics and DLC content strategies.
• Audica: Audica by Harmonix is a non-VR rhythm shooter game on SteamVR and PSVR targeting the same rhythm-music fan audience with beat-synchronized target shooting mechanics, sharing Beat Saber's DNA as a music-licensing-driven rhythm title.

Direct peers

• Dance Central VR: Harmonix's Dance Central VR is a VR dance rhythm game on Meta Quest targeting the same VR headset-owning, music-driven player base with licensed music tracks and DLC packs, sharing Beat Saber's beat-synced gameplay paradigm and store positioning.
• Synth Riders: Synth Riders is the closest direct competitor to Beat Saber - a VR rhythm game with saber/arm-based note slicing on multiple platforms including Meta Quest, SteamVR, and PSVR2. It overlaps directly on gameplay mechanic, target audience (VR headset owners and music fans), and DLC monetization model.
• Pistol Whip: Pistol Whip is developed by Cloudhead Games, a fellow VR studio publishing rhythm-action hybrid games on Meta Quest, Steam, and PSVR2. It shares Beat Saber's beat-synced action gameplay, designer-driven soundtrack partnerships, and DLC content drop cadence, making it a direct adjacent competitor.
• Rez Infinite: Rez Infinite by Enhance Inc. is a VR rhythm rail-shooter supporting Meta Quest, PC VR, and PSVR2 with synced music-driven visuals. Competes for the same VR rhythm-action segment and music-fan crossover audience with a complementary (shooting) gameplay loop.
• Audio Trip: Audio Trip is a VR rhythm dance game on Meta Quest and PC VR targeting headset-owning music enthusiasts with comparable DLC music pack releases and beat-synchronized choreography. Targets the same VR rhythm segment as Beat Saber with a dancing motion mechanic.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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