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 Synthversary update that includes a brand new FREE song for everyone: ‘Behemoth’ by Faux Tales!
The best part? It's available right now as a gift to all you awesome riders out there whether you’re playing on PC, Meta Quest 3, or on PSVR2.
PLAY Faux Tales’ Behemoth Track NOW
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You’re probably already familiar with Faux Tales’ work….but didn’t realize it. The experimental cinematic sonic style of Timo Loosli (the man behind the sound) has been in everything from game trailers and films, to TV shows, commercials, expos, and frankly, too many things to list here.
If you didn’t already click on the video embed above, the swelling sounds in ‘Behemoth’ are about to take you on a journey. Just close your eyes and listen – you’ll notice rock catching waves of atmospheric electronica.
It goes without saying, we’re HUGE fans of Faux Tales and we couldn’t think of a better way to celebrate our anniversary. You can find the game, right now, in the “Specials” section.
A huge thanks to our beatmapping and choreography team for transforming his track into something that moves us. Thanks to Timo Loosli for being awesome enough to share this music with us. And, of course, thank you – yes, YOU there person reading this.
CONTENT CREATOR UPDATE:
Twitch Integration!
We’re happy to report that with this Synthversary update, you’ll also see the return of the native Twitch Integration! It’s something we’ve been working on so that Streamers can once again take song requests – or, more accurately – be trolled by chat.
Besides that, you’re going to find visual improvements around neon and post-processing effects to support our creators, including mixed reality creators using LIV who can now capture with bloom! We appreciate everyone in the community who reached out to us about these features – we’ve been listening and continue to grow based on what you share with us.
When we talked with Abraham Aguero, co-creator of Synth Riders, about this a little while back, he said, “I can’t believe how many people like to play, connect and share the game and the experience of playing it with others, the Synth Riders Community always surprises me with something new every day.”
We hope to continue surprising our community – and look forward to how you surprise us as well.
MUSIC PACK UPDATE:
Cyberpunk Essentials = Monstercat Music Pack
In addition, a quick heads up for all you Cyberpunk / Monstercat fans out there: If you previously picked up the Cyberpunk Essentials Music Pack, it’s undergoing a name change to the “Monstercat Music Pack.”
What’s with the name change? All your favorite free and purchased Monstercat tracks are now waiting in their new home, the Monstercat Music Pack. Simple as that.
Two songs that were originally in Cyberpunk Essentials vol. 1 – “Takeover" by Zardonic and "Cyberpunk (Synth Riders Version)" by Extra Terra – can now be found in their new home as part of the free content in Synthwave Essentials Volume 2.
EVEN MORE COMING IN 2025
Beyond the seven-year celebration mentioned above, we really do have some exciting things ahead. We still have more Music Packs to drop….and some other fun things in the works before the end of 2025.
It’s a little too early to say more except for maybe, THANKS!
We wouldn’t be here, seven years later, without your continued support!
To celebrate Halloween — and our special META "Rise of the Beat Bundle" collaboration between Synth Riders, Pistol Whip, and Maestro — we’re giving away a monster haul of DLC! 👻
Five lucky winners will each receive a:
🎸 DLC pack from Synth Riders 🎸
🎼 DLC pack from Maestro 🎼
🔫 DLC pack from Pistol Whip 🔫
That’s a full-on treat bag of music, motion, and mayhem — no costume required!
For the full details and how to enter:
🍭 We wish you lots of fun this Halloween!
