Level Up Your Beat Saber Experience with Custom Songs: A Comprehensive Guide

Beat Saber, the wildly popular VR rhythm game, offers an exhilarating experience right out of the box. But what if you could expand your musical horizons and slice through blocks to your favorite tunes? That’s where the magic of Beat Saber Custom Songs comes in. This guide will walk you through everything you need to know to discover, install, and enjoy a virtually limitless library of custom songs, taking your Beat Saber gameplay to the next level.

Discovering Your New Favorite Tracks on BeatSaver

The ultimate treasure trove for beat saber custom songs is BeatSaver.com. Think of it as the central hub for the Beat Saber community’s creativity, where mappers from around the world share their passion by creating playable maps for countless songs. With new maps being uploaded daily, the sheer volume can be overwhelming. How do you sift through the noise and find the gems? Here’s what to look for:

Curated Maps: Imagine a stamp of quality assurance. Curated maps on BeatSaver have been vetted by experienced curators who ensure they meet a certain standard of mapping quality and overall enjoyment. Keep an eye out for the distinctive green bar on the left side of the map card. This visual cue signals a curated map. Dive deeper into the “Reviews” tab on the map page, and you might even find featured reviews (highlighted with a green glow), offering detailed insights from other players.
Map Reviews: Beyond simple upvotes and downvotes, map reviews provide a space for players to express their opinions and experiences with a particular map. While not every map has reviews, they are invaluable when available. Reading reviews can give you a better sense of whether a map is well-synced, fun to play, or matches your skill level. Mappers also appreciate reviews as constructive feedback!
Follow Your Favorite Mappers and Curators: Once you stumble upon maps you genuinely enjoy, take note of the creators behind them. Click on the mapper or curator’s name to visit their profile page. Explore their “Published” tab to see all the maps they’ve created or their “Curations” tab to discover their curated collections. To stay updated on their future creations, simply hit the blue “Follow” button on their profile.

Mastering BeatSaver Search: Finding Exactly What You Crave

While in-game song browsing can be limited, BeatSaver’s website offers a robust search experience with a wealth of filters and options. This allows you to pinpoint beat saber custom songs that perfectly match your taste and preferences. Here’s how to leverage BeatSaver’s search capabilities:

Explore Dynamic Search Feeds: BeatSaver offers pre- Curated dynamic feeds to narrow down your search:

Curator Recommended: Access a dedicated feed showcasing only curated maps, ensuring a baseline level of quality for your beat saber custom songs.
From Verified Mappers: Discover maps created by Verified Mappers, often recognized for their consistent high-quality contributions to the Beat Saber mapping scene.
Ranked Maps: For players seeking a competitive edge, the Ranked Maps feed features songs that award performance points (PP) towards ScoreSaber leaderboards, adding a layer of progression to your beat saber custom songs experience.
Top Maps of the Week / Month / Year: Stay current with the most popular and upvoted maps within different timeframes, highlighting trending beat saber custom songs the community is loving.
Newest Maps: Be on the cutting edge and explore the very latest map releases (excluding AI-generated content), ensuring you never miss fresh beat saber custom songs.

Utilize the Site-Wide Search: Located in the top menu, the general search bar allows you to directly search for specific songs, artists, mappers, or any keywords related to beat saber custom songs you are looking for.

Playlists and Map Packs: Your Fast Track to Song Collections

Playlists and map packs are curated collections of beat saber custom songs, often grouped by theme, genre, artist, or mapper. They are an efficient way to discover a batch of high-quality maps that align with your interests.

Explore the latest Featured and Curated Packs on BeatSaver. Featured Packs undergo curator review, guaranteeing a minimum standard of quality. You’ll find packs from BeastSaber’s own curators, genre-specific collections, and more. The best part? With ModAssistant’s OneClick Install feature, adding entire playlists to your game library becomes incredibly simple. Want to delve deeper into the world of Beat Saber curation? Click here!

BeastSaber Homepage: Your Daily Dose of Song Recommendations

The BeastSaber homepage itself is a fantastic starting point for discovering recommended maps. Presented in a visually appealing format, it highlights selections like “Map of the Week,” “Featured Packs,” “Recently Curated Maps,” and “Recent Maps by Verified Mappers.” These feeds are automatically updated from BeatSaver, ensuring you always have fresh and exciting beat saber custom songs to consider.

Can’t Find the Perfect Song? Become a Beat Saber Mapper!

Sometimes, despite the vast library of beat saber custom songs, you might be searching for a very specific song, genre, or difficulty level and come up short. Or perhaps the available maps don’t quite match your skill. Instead of waiting, take control and learn to create your own maps! Many mappers in the community started for this very reason – to bring their favorite music into Beat Saber.

If you’re interested in contributing to the world of beat saber custom songs, check out this guide to help you get started with mapping!

Installing Beat Saber Custom Songs: Step-by-Step Instructions

Important Prerequisite: Ensure you have all the necessary Core Mods installed for your Beat Saber version. Game updates from Beat Games can sometimes break mods, requiring updates from the modding community. Stay patient and monitor the Beat Saber Modding Group Discord Server #modding-announcements channel for updates and information on when it’s safe to update your game. If you haven’t installed mods yet, Click here for a guide on getting and installing custom mods!

Installing Custom Songs for PCVR Beat Saber Users:

Enable OneClick Installs in ModAssistant: Open ModAssistant. On the left-hand side menu, navigate to “Options” and click “Enable OneClick Installs.”
Select BeatSaver (and other options): In the OneClick options, ensure at least “BeatSaver” is selected (consider selecting other options for broader compatibility) and close ModAssistant.
OneClick Install from BeatSaver: Browse BeatSaver and find a beat saber custom song you want to download. Click the “OneClick Install” button (the cloud icon with an arrow). Your browser might prompt you to confirm opening ModAssistant.
Automatic Installation: The map will be automatically downloaded, extracted, and placed into your Beat Saber’s CustomLevels folder.

Installation Complete! Launch Beat Saber, and your newly installed custom song will be ready to play!

Pro-Tip: OneClick Install works even with Beat Saber running! After using OneClick on BeatSaver, simply return to your Beat Saber game window and press Ctrl + R to refresh your song and playlist library instantly.

Installing Custom Songs Without Mods (Base Game – PCVR):

While mods enhance the Beat Saber experience and are generally recommended for beat saber custom songs, you can still install and play them in the base game:

Download Zip File from BeatSaver: On BeatSaver, locate the beat saber custom song you want and click “Download Zip.” A zip file containing the song will be downloaded to your computer.
Extract to CustomLevels Folder: Extract the downloaded zip file. The extracted folder should already be named with the map’s unique “key,” song title, and mapper information.

You can either extract the folder to any location and then move it to your CustomLevels folder, or directly select your CustomLevels folder as the extraction destination.
- Oculus User default folder path: C:Program FilesOculusSoftwareSoftwarehyperbolic-magnetism-beat-saberBeat Saber_DataCustomLevels
- Steam User default folder path: C:Program Files (x86)SteamsteamappscommonBeat SaberBeat Saber_DataCustomLevels

Installing Custom Songs for Quest VR Beat Saber Users:

For Quest users with core mods installed, adding beat saber custom songs is streamlined:

In-Game Song Downloader: Launch Beat Saber and look for the “Song Downloader” option within your mods menu (typically found on the left side of the screen). This in-game downloader provides a search bar and filters to directly download songs within VR.
Manual Installation via MBF (ModsBeforeFriday): Alternatively, you can manually download songs from BeatSaver and use ModsBeforeFriday (MBF) to transfer them to your Quest. New to MBF? Consult the MBF Wiki here!

You’re Ready to Rock!

With this guide, you’re now equipped to dive into the expansive world of beat saber custom songs. BeatSaver is your gateway to endless musical possibilities, offering a constant stream of new tracks and genres to keep your Beat Saber experience fresh and exciting.

If you encounter any questions or need further assistance, don’t hesitate to join the Beat Saber Modding Group Discord Server. Find help and community support in the #pc-help or #quest-help channels!

Did you know Quest users can now vote on maps directly in-game? Click here to learn more about this feature!

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