HYPERBEAT

HYPERBEAT

Released Oct 2025

Embark as a knight alone or with friends in an order chasing their potential. Experience a rhythm game with an original soundtrack, in-depth character customization, and a story following an ensemble cast in a tranquil hub world. What will you find at the peak of what you're chasing?

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Evaluation

HYPERBEAT launched on October 22, 2025 and has received consistent, substantial updates from Dreamware Media ever since. Five major content drops have shipped since launch: a Halloween seasonal event shortly after release, a Holiday/New Year's update on December 17, 2025 with 40+ new cosmetics and a new storyline, the Multiplayer update on March 12, 2026 adding online co-op for up to 250 players, five new songs, emotes, and a Jukebox, and most recently the Chart Editor update on June 25, 2026 which introduced a dedicated tool for creating custom charts and 30 new post-credits story conversations with the full cast. This establishes a clear pattern of major updates roughly every 6–12 weeks since launch. As recently as July 28, 2026, the developers posted a bug fix patch explicitly noting that they are working on "a LOT of cool things behind the scenes." The developers have not signaled any intention to conclude content development.
Evidence
Bug fix patch posted on July 28, 2026 with developers noting they are working on 'a LOT of cool things behind the scenes' alongside the small hotfix.
news post · Jul 28, 2026 source development ongoing
high
Chart Editor update launched on June 25, 2026, adding dedicated chart creation software, 30 new post-credits story conversations, and new cosmetics.
news post · Jun 25, 2026 source content shipped
high

Content

1 of 1 released · no outstanding content

Media

Details

Publisher
Dreamware Media
Achievements
22
Platform
Windows
Controller
full support
Steam Deck
Verified
Players
Single-player · Multiplayer · Co-op

About this game

Welcome to the Wellspring, a moment of serenity in a world that waits for no one. In HYPERBEAT, embark as a knight alone or with friends in an order chasing their highest potential. Master fast-paced, precision rhythm gameplay with a completely original 90-minute soundtrack. Uncover the intertwined stories of an ensemble cast in a tranquil world—What will you find at the peak of what you’re chasing?

Discover the order through their work. Play your way with full support for controller, mouse, and tablet. HYPERBEAT features sixty handcrafted rhythm charts—three difficulties for each song—meaning there’s something for everyone, for every part of their journey. Thoughtful accessibility options ensure that even those new to rhythm games can play.  

Dress up your journey with unlockable cosmetics earned through a collect-a-thon. With over 100 items to discover, from outfit tweaks to complete style overhauls, develop your own unique style within the order. Customize the palette of the game itself too—even the colors of the notes—to match your mood. And as you grow closer to other members of the cast, you’ll receive unique items that carry a piece of their story.

Step into the lives of an ensemble cast whose stories unfold as you connect with them. Through a “social link” system, the more you engage with their work, the more you discover who they are. Take a moment to gather at the Wellspring’s bar, a space to linger, share, and deepen bonds—where quiet conversations reveal the threads that tie everyone together.

HYPERBEAT lives beyond its own songs with full support to create and share your own charts. Put your own music in the game or download others’ off the community workshop. Also, play alongside your friends in both public and private lobbies with up to 250 other players! Hang out in the Wellspring or see each other flying in the dream while comparing scores in a session-based leaderboards.

Features

  • No rhythm game experience required! Play at your own pace, whether you want a challenge or an experience.

  • Completely original soundtrack with over 90-minutes of music.

  • Story mode with handcrafted levels, and free play until your hands hurt. 

  • Explore a visually stunning space and meet the KNIGHTS that embody the WELLSPRING.

  • Play with friends in private or public lobbies and compare scores in session-based leaderboards.

  • Customize your KNIGHT as you progress through the adventure.

  • Custom charts with workshop integration.

  • Fast paced rhythm gameplay with both mouse, controller, and tablet support. 

  • Difficulties and accessibility options to tailor your gaming experience to your preferences.

Last evaluated Aug 27, 2026
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