Facebook has announced that it acquired Beat Saber developers Beat Games. The Czech Republic-based developer will join Oculus Studios as an independently operated studio in Prague.

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In a press release, Facebook says that the acquisition will not impact upcoming content for Beat Saber. Beat Games will continue to ship content and updates for its popular VR rhythm game, including the upcoming 360-degree level mode and new songs in December.“Beat Games is a strong team with proven potential across VR, games, and music. With the resources and know-how that we can offer, Beat Games will be able to accelerate, adding more music and more exciting features to Beat Saber as well as bringing the game to more people,” Facebook director of AR/VR content Mike Verdu said.Verdu also says that Beat Saber will continue to support all available platforms, not just the Oculus. He also suggested that Facebook isn’t done with studio acquisitions in the coming year.In regards to mods, Verdu says that Facebook understands that Beat Saber mods are popular and is hoping to “preserve the value that mods bring to the Beat Saber player base.” But also says that mods that are illicit or engage in piracy will not be tolerated.Beat Saber is a VR rhythm game where players wield their controllers like lightsabers and slice through incoming objects to the beat of a song. It was released in early access in 2018 before receiving an official launch in 2019. It has since won numerous awards from places like D.I.C.E; GDC, and more.Read IGN’s Beat Saber review here

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