Soundscape VR: 2017
Released May 2017
A hyper-immersive audiovisual adventure originally created for Burning Man, Soundscape VR: 2017 now lives on as a de-commodified gift to all humans who hold a passion for music & visual arts.
70% positive · 113 reviews
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Released, active development but status unclear
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Active Development
Development Uncertain
Not yet
Released, active development but status unclear
Low confidence
Active Development
Development Uncertain
Where to get it
Free on Steam
Evaluation
Soundscape VR: 2017 has a long history of sustained development, with Groove Science Studios shipping 8 major free content updates from 2017 through November 9, 2022. These updates — spanning new worlds, multiplayer systems, avatar overhauls, PC mode crossplay, and artist content — established a historical release cadence of roughly every 12–18 months between major updates.
The store description, which references "upcoming next-gen versions of Soundscape for PC, Apple, and Mobile VR," represents an outstanding public commitment to future content. However, the last developer communication of any kind in the available data is the November 9, 2022 major update post. As of October 8, 2026, that is approximately 47 months — nearly four years — with no news posts, patch notes, or developer announcements, which is well beyond the historical 12–18 month update window.
Because the developer has publicly stated that next-gen versions are coming but has not followed through with any update or explanation since November 2022, the status of this promised content cannot be confirmed. The store page still carries that forward-looking language, but sustained silence at this scale makes it unclear whether development is continuing, paused, or abandoned.
Evidence
PC Mode and Vault of Satoshi update launched, adding a new world (Seachrome Oasis), crossplay, and expanded features. Last major content release and last developer news post in the available data.
Store description references 'upcoming next-gen versions of Soundscape for PC, Apple, and Mobile VR,' indicating the developer has publicly communicated future platform releases that have not yet shipped.
Media
Details
Developer
Publisher
Groove Science Studios
Achievements
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Platform
Windows
Controller
full support
Steam Deck
Unsupported
Players
Single-player · Multiplayer · Co-op · PvP
About this game
Soundscape VR: 2017 is a hyper-immersive musical metaverse prototype. First displayed on-playa at Burning Man 2017, the project now lives on as a decommodified gift to all humans who hold a passion for audiovisual arts. Since its inception, Soundscape has been continually expanded by an independent team of artists & music lovers. No ads, no data theft, no corporate BS; just the world's most advanced virtual productions, available free. Soundscape is a celebration of creating for love rather than for money, a time capsule to the world showcasing the power of pure digital spaces unpolluted by financial influence.
- Explore the birthplace of The Musical Metaverse, solo or with friends
- Enjoy Magic Mirror curated performances from major artists, or visualize your own music with Freeplay
- Escape to fantasy worlds brought to life by music, Sonic AI powers a unique performance every time
- Soar through Spectra Dash, a fast-paced shooting and slicing test of agility synced to your playlist
- Step into Soundscape in all new ways - crossplay with VR, PC, and Steam Deck
Be sure to check out the Soundscape Discord https://discord.gg/Soundscape to discover new music, new friends, upcoming shows, and details on the upcoming next-gen versions of Soundscape for PC, Apple, and Mobile VR.
- Explore the birthplace of The Musical Metaverse, solo or with friends
- Enjoy Magic Mirror curated performances from major artists, or visualize your own music with Freeplay
- Escape to fantasy worlds brought to life by music, Sonic AI powers a unique performance every time
- Soar through Spectra Dash, a fast-paced shooting and slicing test of agility synced to your playlist
- Step into Soundscape in all new ways - crossplay with VR, PC, and Steam Deck
Be sure to check out the Soundscape Discord https://discord.gg/Soundscape to discover new music, new friends, upcoming shows, and details on the upcoming next-gen versions of Soundscape for PC, Apple, and Mobile VR.
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Last evaluated Oct 8, 2026
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