A newBeat Sabermod is in the making, which aims to bring the addictive, music-fueled rhythm game to people without VR equipment. The mod named DeckSaber is designed to support any Steam-compatible game controller, and bringthe multi-million unit-sellingBeat Saberto people without VR. It is still in early development, but a trailer has been posted to show what it will look like and how it works once it’s finished.
Beat Saberis undoubtedly one of the most popular and highly-acclaimed VR titles ever. The popularization of modern virtual reality headsets with the introduction of PlayStation VR gaveBeat Saberthe perfect launch pad. After its release in 2019,Beat Saberhas introduced countless DLCs that add new songs and rhythm patterns to the game. Those DLCs include music from artists such as Skrillex and Lizzo, andmost recently The Weeknd joinedBeat Saber.
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Unfortunately, theamazing rhythm game has been only available to those with VR, either through a PlayStation VR, Meta Quest, or Windows PC with a supported VR headset. This is about to change, thanks to a project by a modder called Pink. The mod will support all Steam-compatible controllers, which includes the handheld gaming console Steam Deck. Pink has posted a trailer for the upcoming mod on Reddit, where the thumbstick-based control scheme is showcased with a short glimpse into the gameplay.
The mod is not quite finished yet, and one of the more important aspects of the game, the scoring system, is still under work. According to the developer, this style of gameplay is going to have its own leaderboards, separate from standardBeat Saber. The release date hasn’t been confirmed yet, but the developer believes it will be released later this month or early December. Developer builds are already accessible for those that have supported the project via Patreon. There’s no word whether the mod will havemultiplayer likeBeat Saberon PSVR, but the developer is looking into having support for a map editor.
It is an interesting variation onBeat Saber, which is a VR game that is not only fun but can definitely be considered exercise, especially on higher difficulty levels. The higher the difficulty level determines the speed at whichBeat Saberpresents different blocksto cut. The DeckSaber mod seems to be more aimed toward fans of the game that want a new way to challenge themselves on the leaderboards while enjoying the music, not necessarily getting exercise. Most importantly, the developer sees this as a way to give gamers who haven’t had the opportunity to enjoy the game.
Beat Saberis available now for Meta Quest, PC, and PSVR.
