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🎵 Crypt of the NecroDancer Music Pack has arrived in Synth Riders!
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 Yoursel…
Levitating Into VR: Dua Lipa Comes to Synth Riders
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…
Version 3.6.1a6 (LevelUp Hotfix 6) - Release Notes
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…
Minor Release 3.6.1a5 - Version Match
* Version matching for parallel support with Meta version
Version 3.6.1a3 - Release Notes
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 Ja…
Level UP! Progression System is Now Live in Synth Riders!
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 sh…
👑"We Are The Champions" by QUEEN is now live in Synth Riders!
👑 Our first DLC of 2026 "We Are The Champions" by QUEEN is now live in Synth Riders After purchase, this DLC can be found in our "Specials" pack! and if you're a collector - consider purchasing through the Complete Col…
Go GAGA with Synth Riders - Our Biggest Music Pack to Date!
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 dram…
Release Notes - Version 3.5.15a2
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…
🦇 FREE New Song, Giveaway & More As Spooky Update Rises For Synth Riders
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, an…
👑Kendrick Lamar HUMBLE. Drops as New Synth Riders Experience
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 avail…
Infected Mushroom Music Pack Now Available!
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 mos…
Happy Synthversary Update!
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 Syn…
NEW MUSIC IN SYNTH RIDERS: The Smile – ZERO SUM
Hey Riders, We've got an exciting drop for you today! Introducing The Smile's ZERO SUM: Cool, huh? And here's some deep lore: you can’t keep Thom Yorke, Jonny Greenwood (both from Radiohead), and drummer Tom Skinner loc…
30 Days of Triple Sweat with Synth Riders, Pistol Whip and Racket Club!
Playing VR games can be an AMAZING workout. That's why we’ve partnered with our pals at Resolution Games (Racket Club) and Cloudhead Games (Pistol Whip) to deliver more than just a bundle sale. We’re issuing an early su…
🎸 NEW DROP // Ripper 90s Rock Tracks Now Available In Synth Riders!
Rock music in the 90s ripped up the charts. Now it’s in Synth Riders! With the 90s Rock Music Pack, iconic songs from bands like Soundgarden, Radiohead, and the Red Hot Chili Peppers join the 150+ tracks in the freestyl…
Release Notes - Version 3.5.9a5
Version 3.5.9a5 * Minor fixes to in-game news
Release Notes - Version 3.5.9a3
Version 3.5.9a3 * Fixes for Invaderz animations & visuals * Fixes for Speed & Superspeed in Challenges+ when in last position
Free Challenges+ Update Brings Up the Chaos!
Think you’ve mastered every Synth Riders challenge? You’re adorable. The new Challenges+ update brings the chaos of power-ups into solo play—alien invaders, dodges, distractions, and more! Here are the challenges you’re…
Release Notes - Version 3.5.8a2
* Sort & Filter States persist between song plays & game loads (as of 3.5.8a1) * Minor patch to score display for parity with Quest version.
🐝 FREE Song Drop! Can You Beat This Un-BEE-lievable new song?
🐝 Catch the "BEEs" today 🐝 Free addition to Synth Riders, Flight of the Bumblebee comes with one difficulty and one difficulty only, called BEE. Do you have what it takes to finish this new free song? - Found in the S…
