Sound System is a next-generation rhythm platform built for performance, competition, and community. Players can sing and shred along to a carefully curated setlist of songs from both established and emerging artists or use our innovative creator tools to upload their own music and create original note charts. Fully customizable visual themes allow players to design their stages, making each performance uniquely their own. Sound System is more than just a game. It’s an evolving ecosystem designed to unite musicians, streamers, and gamers through a shared musical experience.
A new era of music gaming has arrived.
Features Available at Launch
— GAMEPLAY —
General Gameplay
Sound System brings back the legendary mechanics that made rhythm games unforgettable. Note combos, multiplier climbs, whammy expression, and explosive performance moments have been reimagined with updated features and modern systems built for today’s players.
Every session is designed to empower players to reach the ultimate “flow state” that defines a great music gameplay experience.
Unique Customization Options
Sound System features a wide range of unique backgrounds and curated visual themes, including full-motion videos. Players can customize their stages with interchangeable “note highway” skins, widgets, user interfaces, and more. For the ultimate gameplay experience, Sound System supports the upload of user-generated backgrounds and full-motion videos. Regular DLC drops will keep stages fresh with all-new cosmetic upgrades and special artist collaborations.
PulseMap Editor
Sound System features a revolutionary in-game note chart editor. Players can manually edit existing note charts or upload music and create charts from scratch. Want to play along to a song you wrote? Is there a band that you wish was in the Content Library? PulseMap gives you the freedom to add music and play it your way.
Content Store
The Sound System Content Store puts players in control of their gameplay experience. Premium backgrounds, FX layers, and UI skins allow for deep visual customization, and individual song purchases allow for an ever-growing content library. With regular updates, there’s always something new to explore.
— GAME MODES —
Instruments
Players can choose between bass, guitar and vocals.
Local Single and Multiplayer
Players can shred the stage solo or join a band with up to two additional players. All players can choose any instrument - want two bassists in your band? No problem!
Co-Op and Competitive Modes
Co-Op Mode simulates a live band performance. The better you perform, the better the show is! Everyone works together to gain multipliers and special stage effects.
Want to shred head-to-head against your friends? Choose Competitive Mode! You control your own stage and multipliers.
Classic and Pro Modes
Classic mode is perfect for players looking for a casual, low-stakes music gaming experience. No matter how many mistakes you make, you’ll never fail the song! Less restricted expressive timing windows allow you to score points even if you didn’t hit the note perfectly. Focus on fun, not perfection!
Pro mode is built for players seeking a challenge. Miss 11 notes, and you’re out! Stricter timing windows leave no room for messing around - hit them with accuracy, or hit the road. Earn Bronze, Silver, or Gold ratings for each note depending on your level of perfection.
Difficulties
There are four difficulties to choose from: Easy, Medium, Hard, and Legendary. Players new to rhythm games can start out with Easy, requiring only a few notes to be played on three frets throughout each song. For the ultimate challenge, Legendary utilizes all five frets, requires you to play 15+ different notes, and introduces techniques like hammer-ons/pull-offs, tapping, up/down strumming, and more.
Long-Term Vision
The core features described above will be available at Early Access launch, but we have much more up our sleeves. Here is what is planned:
Online multiplayer and matchmaking functionality
Support for additional instrumentation
Console support and cross-platform functionality
Additional XP and Skill Rating progressions
Note chart sharing
Cosmetic updates
Evolving content library
…And more!
