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Design & Scoring

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	== Design & Scoring ==		== Design & Scoring ==
	Unlike classic rhythm titles that reward millisecond-perfect timing, Beat Saber employs an '''“Instructed Motion”''' system. Optimal score per block (115 points) is awarded for a ≥100° pre-swing (70 pts), a ≥60° follow-through (30 pts), and a straight cut through the block’s center (15 pts).<ref name="design2025" /> This design nudges players into choreographed arcs and body-scale gestures, generating what '''Road to VR''' calls “motion-driven flow.” Over time, mappers exploit this by pairing musical phrasing with specific motion “flavors” (robotic jabs in Harder Better Faster Stronger, or sweeping power-cuts in Radioactive) to evoke distinct emotions.		Unlike classic rhythm titles that reward millisecond-perfect timing, Beat Saber employs an '''“Instructed Motion”''' system. Optimal score per block (115 points) is awarded for a ≥100° pre-swing (70 pts), a ≥60° follow-through (30 pts), and a straight cut through the block’s center (15 pts).<ref name="design2025" /> This design nudges players into choreographed arcs and body-scale gestures, generating what '''Road to VR''' calls “motion-driven flow.” Over time, mappers exploit this by pairing musical phrasing with specific motion “flavors” (robotic jabs in ''Harder Better Faster Stronger'', or sweeping power-cuts in ''Radioactive'') to evoke distinct emotions.

	== Key Features ==		== Key Features ==

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	== Description ==		== Description ==
	Beat Saber challenges players to cut color-coded blocks in the indicated direction while dodging obstacles and maintaining flow. Songs are hand-mapped by Beat Games’ design team to encourage broad, dance-like movements that feel intuitive even to first-time VR users. The base game ships with 38 tracks spanning EDM, rock, and pop; additional licensed packs (~~e.g.,~~ Queen, Green Day, BTS, Timbaland, Daft Punk) are available as DLC, each introducing its own themed environment and light-show.		Beat Saber challenges players to cut color-coded blocks in the indicated direction while dodging obstacles and maintaining flow. Songs are hand-mapped by Beat Games’ design team to encourage broad, dance-like movements that feel intuitive even to first-time VR users. The base game ships with 38 tracks spanning EDM, rock, and pop; additional licensed packs (like Queen, Green Day, BTS, Timbaland, Daft Punk) are available as DLC, each introducing its own themed environment and light-show.

	== Design & Scoring ==		== Design & Scoring ==

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			{{see also\|VR Apps\|VR Games}}
	[[Beat Saber]] is a neon-soaked VR rhythm slasher in which players wield dual energy sabers to slice “beat blocks” as they surge toward the player in sync with music.		[[Beat Saber]] is a neon-soaked VR rhythm slasher in which players wield dual energy sabers to slice “beat blocks” as they surge toward the player in sync with music.

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	== Design & Scoring ==		== Design & Scoring ==
	Unlike classic rhythm titles that reward millisecond-perfect timing, Beat Saber employs an “Instructed Motion” system. Optimal score per block (115 points) is awarded for a ≥100° pre-swing (70 pts), a ≥60° follow-through (30 pts), and a straight cut through the block’s center (15 pts).<ref name="design2025" /> This design nudges players into choreographed arcs and body-scale gestures, generating what Road to VR calls “motion-driven flow.” Over time, mappers exploit this by pairing musical phrasing with specific motion “flavors” (robotic jabs in Harder Better Faster Stronger, or sweeping power-cuts in Radioactive) to evoke distinct emotions.		Unlike classic rhythm titles that reward millisecond-perfect timing, Beat Saber employs an '''“Instructed Motion”''' system. Optimal score per block (115 points) is awarded for a ≥100° pre-swing (70 pts), a ≥60° follow-through (30 pts), and a straight cut through the block’s center (15 pts).<ref name="design2025" /> This design nudges players into choreographed arcs and body-scale gestures, generating what '''Road to VR''' calls “motion-driven flow.” Over time, mappers exploit this by pairing musical phrasing with specific motion “flavors” (robotic jabs in Harder Better Faster Stronger, or sweeping power-cuts in Radioactive) to evoke distinct emotions.

	== Key Features ==		== Key Features ==
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	== Development & Legacy ==		== Development & Legacy ==
	Beat Saber began life as a spare-time prototype by Czech indie duo Hyperbolic Magnetism before composer Jaroslav Beck joined to provide the iconic soundtrack. Meta acquired the studio in 2019, pledging multi-platform support and funding over 20 licensed music packs since. The game won Best VR/AR Game at The Game Awards 2019 and remains a mainstay in “Best of VR” lists.		Beat Saber began life as a spare-time prototype by Czech indie duo Hyperbolic Magnetism before composer Jaroslav Beck joined to provide the iconic soundtrack. Meta acquired the studio in 2019, pledging multi-platform support and funding over 20 licensed music packs since. The game won '''Best VR/AR Game''' at '''The Game Awards 2019''' and remains a mainstay in “Best of VR” lists.

	== Community, Mods & Esports ==		== Community, Mods & Esports ==
	The Beat Saber Modding Group (BSMG) maintains open-source tools for custom songs, sabers, and score submission. Although Meta enforces Content-ID on paid packs, the original OST is cleared for streaming, and Meta allows sideloading on Quest via Developer Mode. Competitive scenes include the ScoreSaber global ranking ladder and the annual Beat Saber World Cup.		The '''Beat Saber Modding Group (BSMG)''' maintains open-source tools for custom songs, sabers, and score submission. Although Meta enforces Content-ID on paid packs, the original OST is cleared for streaming, and Meta allows sideloading on Quest via Developer Mode. Competitive scenes include the ScoreSaber global ranking ladder and the annual Beat Saber World Cup.

	== Soundtrack (selected DLC) ==		== Soundtrack (selected DLC) ==

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	\|Developer=Beat Games (Oculus Studios)		\|Developer=Beat Games (Oculus Studios)
	\|Publisher=Beat Games / Oculus Studios		\|Publisher=Beat Games / Oculus Studios
	\|Platform=[[SteamVR]], [[Meta Quest ~~(Platform)\|Quest 2 / 3~~]], [[PlayStation VR]], [[PlayStation VR2]], [[Windows Mixed Reality]]		\|Platform=[[SteamVR]], [[Meta Quest]], [[PlayStation VR]], [[PlayStation VR2]], [[Windows Mixed Reality]]
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	== System Requirements (PC VR, 2025) ==		== System Requirements (PC VR, 2025) ==
	* OS: Windows 10 64-bit		*'''OS:''' Windows 10 64-bit
	* CPU: Intel Core i5-4590 / Ryzen 5 2600		*'''CPU:''' Intel Core i5-4590 / Ryzen 5 2600
	* RAM: 8 GB		*'''RAM:''' 8 GB
	* GPU: NVIDIA GTX 1060 / Radeon RX 580 or better		*'''GPU:''' NVIDIA GTX 1060 / Radeon RX 580 or better
	* Storage: 500 MB free		*'''Storage:''' 500 MB free
	* VR: SteamVR-compatible HMD & tracked controllers		*'''VR:''' SteamVR-compatible HMD & tracked controllers

	== References ==		== References ==
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	<ref name="design2025">Road to VR, “VR Design Unpacked: The Secret to Beat Saber’s Fun Isn’t What You Think,” May 1 2025.</ref>		<ref name="design2025">Road to VR, “VR Design Unpacked: The Secret to Beat Saber’s Fun Isn’t What You Think,” May 1 2025.</ref>
	</references>		</references>


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	Beat Saber is a [[Rhythm Games\|rhythmic]], [[VR Games\|virtual reality game]] where you slash blocks to the beat of [[Music Games\|music]]. Each of your controllers acts as a red or blue light saber. The game comes with a group of songs, but you can purchase additional packs for Green Day, BTS, Timbaland and more. You select the difficulty level as well as the song for game play. Depending on the level, blocks will appear in different numbers and arrangements in sync with the tunes.		Beat Saber is a [[Rhythm Games\|rhythmic]], [[VR Games\|virtual reality game]] where you slash blocks to the beat of [[Music Games\|music]]. Each of your controllers acts as a red or blue light saber. The game comes with a group of songs, but you can purchase additional packs for Green Day, BTS, Timbaland and more. You select the difficulty level as well as the song for game play. Depending on the level, blocks will appear in different numbers and arrangements in sync with the tunes.

	Beat Saber is available for most, popular [[HMDs]] like [[~~Oculus~~ Quest 2]] and [[Playstation VR]].		Beat Saber is available for most, popular [[HMDs]] like [[Meta Quest 2]] and [[Playstation VR]].

	As of February 2021, this has "sold over 4 million copies across platforms and over 40 million songs from paid DLCs."<ref name="one">https://www.oculus.com/blog/from-bear-to-bull-how-oculus-quest-2-is-changing-the-game-for-vr/</ref>.		As of February 2021, this has "sold over 4 million copies across platforms and over 40 million songs from paid DLCs."<ref name="one">https://www.oculus.com/blog/from-bear-to-bull-how-oculus-quest-2-is-changing-the-game-for-vr/</ref>.

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	Beat Saber is a [[Rhythm Games\|rhythmic]], [[VR Games\|virtual reality game]] where you slash blocks to the beat of [[Music Games\|music]]. Each of your controllers acts as a red or blue light saber. The game comes with a group of songs, but you can purchase additional packs for Green Day, BTS, Timbaland and more. You select the difficulty level as well as the song for game play. Depending on the level, blocks will appear in different numbers and arrangements in sync with the tunes.		Beat Saber is a [[Rhythm Games\|rhythmic]], [[VR Games\|virtual reality game]] where you slash blocks to the beat of [[Music Games\|music]]. Each of your controllers acts as a red or blue light saber. The game comes with a group of songs, but you can purchase additional packs for Green Day, BTS, Timbaland and more. You select the difficulty level as well as the song for game play. Depending on the level, blocks will appear in different numbers and arrangements in sync with the tunes.

	Beat Saber is available for most, popular HMDs like [[Oculus Quest 2]] and [[Playstation VR]].		Beat Saber is available for most, popular [[HMDs]] like [[Oculus Quest 2]] and [[Playstation VR]].

	As of February 2021, this has "sold over 4 million copies across platforms and over 40 million songs from paid DLCs."<ref name="one">https://www.oculus.com/blog/from-bear-to-bull-how-oculus-quest-2-is-changing-the-game-for-vr/</ref>.		As of February 2021, this has "sold over 4 million copies across platforms and over 40 million songs from paid DLCs."<ref name="one">https://www.oculus.com/blog/from-bear-to-bull-how-oculus-quest-2-is-changing-the-game-for-vr/</ref>.

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	\|VR/AR=[[Virtual Reality]]		\|VR/AR=[[Virtual Reality]]
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	==Images and Videos==		==Images and Videos==
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			File:beat saber5.jpg
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			File:beat saber1.jpg
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	==References==		==References==