Installing custom songs in Beat Saber allows you to expand your gameplay experience and enjoy new music tracks created by the community. Here’s a step-by-step tutorial on how to install Beat Saber custom songs:
- Install Mod Assistant:
- Download the latest version of Mod Assistant from the Beat Saber Modding Group website.
- Run the Mod Assistant executable file and follow the on-screen instructions to install it.
- Run Mod Assistant:
- Launch Mod Assistant from your desktop or start menu.
- Make sure your Beat Saber installation directory is correctly detected by Mod Assistant. If not, select the correct directory manually.
- Install Custom Song Plugin:
- In Mod Assistant, click on the “Mods” tab.
- Look for the “SongLoader” plugin and click the “Install” button next to it.
- Wait for the installation process to complete.
- Download Custom Songs:
- Visit popular Beat Saber custom song websites, such as BeatSaver (beatsaver.com) or BeastSaber (bsaber.com).
- Browse through the available custom songs and find the ones you want to download.
- Click on the download button for each song you want to add.
- Extract Custom Songs:
- Locate the downloaded custom song ZIP files on your computer.
- Extract the contents of each ZIP file.
- You should now have a folder containing the song files, including an info.dat file and an accompanying folder with the song’s audio and beatmap files.
- Add Custom Songs to Beat Saber:
- Open your Beat Saber installation folder.
- Inside the installation folder, find the “Beat Saber_Data” folder and open it.
- Inside the “Beat Saber_Data” folder, locate the “CustomLevels” folder. If it doesn’t exist, create it.
- Copy the extracted custom song folders into the “CustomLevels” folder.
- Play Custom Songs in Beat Saber:
- Launch Beat Saber on your VR headset or through Steam.
- In the game’s main menu, select the “Solo” mode.
- Look for the “Custom Levels” option and navigate to the custom songs you installed.
- Choose a custom song and enjoy playing it in Beat Saber.
Remember to check for updates to Mod Assistant and the SongLoader plugin regularly to ensure compatibility with the latest version of Beat Saber. Also, make sure to only download custom songs from trusted sources to ensure their quality and safety.
To download Beat Saber songs, you can follow these steps:
- Visit BeatSaver or BeastSaber:
- BeatSaver (beatsaver.com) and BeastSaber (bsaber.com) are popular websites where you can find and download Beat Saber songs.
- Visit either of these websites using your web browser.
- Browse the Song Library:
- Explore the song library on the website to find the songs you want to download.
- You can use filters or search options to narrow down your selection based on various criteria like genre, difficulty, or popularity.
- Select a Song:
- Click on a song title or thumbnail to open the song’s page.
- On the song page, you can find more information about the song, such as the mapper, difficulty levels, and user reviews.
- Download the Song:
- Look for a download button or a link on the song page.
- Click on the download button or link to start the download process.
- The song file is usually in a ZIP format.
- Extract the Song Files:
- Locate the downloaded ZIP file on your computer.
- Right-click on the ZIP file and choose “Extract” or “Extract All” from the context menu.
- Select a destination folder where you want to extract the song files to and click “Extract.”
- Add the Song to Beat Saber:
- Open your Beat Saber installation folder on your computer.
- Inside the installation folder, find the “Beat Saber_Data” folder and open it.
- Look for the “CustomLevels” folder. If it doesn’t exist, create it.
- Copy the extracted song folder (including all the song files) into the “CustomLevels” folder.
- Play the Downloaded Songs:
- Launch Beat Saber on your VR headset or through Steam.
- In the game’s main menu, select the “Solo” mode.
- Look for the “Custom Levels” option and navigate to the downloaded songs.
- Choose a song and start playing it in Beat Saber.
Remember to respect the rights of the song creators and only download songs that are authorized for distribution. Be cautious when downloading files from external sources and ensure that your antivirus software is up to date to protect against potential malware.
