Beat Saber, the highly popular rhythm-based VR game, has decided to stop delivering updates for its PlayStation port. This will mark the end of official support forBeat Saberon the platform, which released in 2019 and is arguably one of the most popular titles among PS VR2 users.
For a long time, games such asBeat SaberandSuperhot VRhave been a mainstay in VR gaming. These titles have been available on major VR headsets, ranging fromMeta’s Quest devicesto the PlayStation VR2. In particular,Beat Saber—since coming out in early access in 2018 before getting its full launch the following year—has cultivated a sizeable player base across PlayStation and PC. The VR game, which revolves around using lightsabers to slice through incoming music blocks, has also gone on to achieve 4.69 stars out of 5, based on over 26K ratings, on the PS Store in the US. Most recently, it has come to light that the Beat Games-developed title will no longer ship new content on Sony’s consoles.
Beat Saberannouncedits decision to stop rolling out content updates for the PS5 and PS4 versions of the game moving forward, making Lady Gaga’s “Abracadabra” song added on June 5 its final update on the platform. PS VR andPS VR2 ownerswill still be able to play the game without an issue, and they will also be able to purchase music packs or songs that came out before June 18. However, the multiplayer aspect ofBeat Saberwill be phased out on the aforementioned consoles on July 29, 2025. It’s important to note that these changes don’t affect customer support for the game, which will continue to be available in the future.
Beat Saber to End Support on PlayStation
Apparently, this decision stemmed from Beat Games planning “the next big leap” for the rhythm game. In its announcement, the studio reassured fans that its passion for the VR space “remains unwavering,” while also sharing its excitement about “the possibilities that lie ahead and what we can bring toBeat Saberfans.” Even thoughPlayStation playerswill no longer receive additional songs for the game, those who play the VR title on Steam are expected to get more releases going ahead, as confirmed by the developer.
WithBeat Saberending its spree of adding new tracks on PlayStation, it could sooner or later become repetitive for players, especially enthusiasts. In such a case, it might be of interest to explorePS VR2’s varied catalog of titles, which includes the likes of action-adventure gameHorizon Call of the Mountainand racing gameGran Turismo 7.
