Beat Saber, the hit rhythm game released in 2018, just leveled up its music selection with the launch of a massive Metallica music pack. This addition brings some of the legendary band’s most iconic tracks into the virtual reality realm, giving fans a unique way to experience their favorite Metallica songs while slicing beats.
This Metallica Music Pack stands out as one of the most comprehensive and costly packs the game has released so far. At $20 for 17 songs, or $2 per song, it surpasses previous music packs, which typically capped at $15 and included fewer tracks. But fans might find the higher price well worth it for the inclusion of hits like “Enter Sandman,” “Nothing Else Matters,” and “Master of Puppets,” all packed into a generous runtime of one hour and 41 minutes.
Here’s the complete list of tracks you’ll find in this pack:
– Atlas, Rise!
– Battery
– Blackened
– Creeping Death
– Enter Sandman
– Fade to Black
– For Whom the Bell Tolls
– Fuel
– Hit the Lights
– King Nothing
– Lux Æterna
– Master of Puppets
– Nothing Else Matters
– One
– Sad But True
– Seek & Destroy
– The Unforgiven
Each track not only delivers the rich sound of a Metallica hit but also comes with a custom environment inspired by the band’s live performances. Expect to see impressive visuals like bent metal pillars, scaffoldings, and a stunning display of lasers, fire, and lighting effects that aim to capture the essence of a rock concert.
Moreover, Beat Games, the developer owned by Meta, has promised some of the game’s “most challenging levels” to accompany these tracks. They’re not just about adding to the music library but enhancing gameplay.
Alongside including features like Arc and Chain notes and supporting multiplayer capabilities, this pack debuts a new gameplay mechanic: Variable Note Jump Speed. This innovative feature adjusts the speed at which blocks appear, matching the intensity level of each song. According to Beat Games, both this dynamic speed feature and a newfound ability to alter block colors will become standard elements in upcoming Beat Saber levels.
For those who haven’t yet picked up Beat Saber, the base game is usually priced at $30. However, there’s a limited-time offer bundling the base game with the Metallica Music Pack for $40, running until January 31st, 2025, after which it will return to its regular $45 price tag. You can snag this deal on Quest, PSVR 2, and SteamVR headsets.
Dive into this electrifying new pack and experience Metallica like never before in virtual reality!
