Because of development studio Beat Games' support for its player-base,Beat Saberis a game that is continually expanding. The constant influx of player-generated content breathes life into this game, and the developers are now about to expand their game even further.
Beat Sabernot only continues to expand in its content, but the developers put in the time to keep improving the gameplay. In fact, the developers released a preview for players to sink their teeth into by showing off a new block type.
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Beat Games took to Twitter and uploaded a 34-second video clip showcasingBeat Saber’s upcoming free content: the sliding block. This clip shows that players will need to slide their saber in a particular pattern for a period of time. To act as a guide, these blocks also come with faint lines that direct players where their saber is supposed to land. WhileBeat Saber’s future official song packs will feature this new block type, as well as being available for players creating custom beat-maps for free, Beat Games will not update the game’sdefault song list with this new block because it’s a new type, not a conversion.
Beat Saberis about slicing various blocks to the tune of music from the likes ofLinkin Parkor even to the entirety of theShreksoundtrack. By adding another type of block toBeat Saber, Beat Games is giving players another mean of interacting with this popular VR music-rhythm game. Future songs, player-generated or official, will have another layer of depth to them, especially since these blocks require a certain degree of precision. Currently, Beat Games has not given a release date for this update
The fact thatBeat Saberwill not see an update to older songs might disappoint some players. Simple changes to older content helps to add even more longevity to a game that has a reliance on player-generated content. EvenBeat Saber’s third-person modeis valuable because of the entertainment value it brings to viewers. However, some players might prefer that the older songs stay the same. Regardless, blocks are indispensable toBeat Saber.
Beat Saberis forging a path that other VR games will inevitably follow, and new features open up new possibilities for fans to have fun with. This new block will help revolutionize the game, andBeat Saberwill continue to see free content that will build upon what Beat Games has established. Fans ofBeat Saberhave much to look forward to, and with thePSVR2announced, the idea of the game potentially taking advantage of the new platform is exciting.
Beat Saberis now available on Oculus, PC, and PS4.
