“80s Mixtape – Side B” now in Synth Riders on all VR platforms!
We’re starting the new year by throwing it back to an older (better) time—the 1980s! The 80s Mixtape – Side B is live, and it’s packed with seven iconic bangers that’ll make you feel like you’re partying in leg warmers under a disco ball. 🎉
To get you more into the mood, let’s go through the setlist and share this absolutely rad trailer that we created with Anaburn and friends to help us celebrate the launch:
Here’s what’s on the setlist:
👑 Queen – “Don’t Stop Me Now”
The feel-good anthem of all time! Fire it up and let Freddie Mercury remind you why nothing can stop you—not even that tricky spin combo.
🌍 Toto – “Africa”
Bless the rains (and those notes)! Feel the rhythm of the night with this classic synth-powered track that ruled the 80s airwaves.
💃 Wham! – “Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go”
This one’s a jitterbug jam! Pair it with a groovy outfit, and you’re guaranteed to feel like you just stepped out of an 80s music video.
🧠 Simple Minds – “Don’t You (Forget About Me)”
It’s The Breakfast Club moment we all wanted to live. Raise your fist in the air and dance your heart out to this epic anthem.
🧚♀️ The Cure – “Just Like Heaven”
Pure magic. The Cure’s dreamy vibes meet Synth Riders for a ride that’s nothing short of heavenly.
🥁 Hall & Oates – “Out of Touch”
This one’s gonna hit you right in the 80s feels. Big beats, slick melodies, and a sound that’s out of this world.
🕺 Rick Astley – “Never Gonna Give You Up”
What’s more 80s than Rickrolling yourself? You’re never gonna give this track up once you start playing it in Synth Riders.
And don’t forget our Endless Café stage—the perfect retro hangout to complete your 80s immersion!
The ‘80s Mixtape – Side A’ music pack is now available on Meta Quest 2&3, PSVR 2, and Steam VR with individual songs for $1.99 or as part of a bundle for $10.99. All songs are included for Apple Arcade subscribers in Synth Riders for Apple Vision Pro.
And for those new to the game, we’ve prepared a 40% discount on Meta Quest Store with the code 80S-698CF6 at checkout, valid until January 20th!
Join the Totally Rad Community Challenge!
Think you’ve got what it takes to rule the 80s? Prove it! We’ve got prizes, cash, and digital codes up for grabs for the most gnarly entries in these categories:
🎸 Cosplay
Dress as an artist from the DLC (Moustaches and eye liner at the ready) or embrace that iconic 80s style—neon, big hair, the works!
💃 Dance
Show off your moves and become a rhythm legend. Bonus points for totally rad flair!
🎥 Creative
Use VR or Mixed Reality to make something uniquely 80s. Channel your inner Spielberg or MTV vibes!
🗓 Challenge Period: Jan 10 – Jan 20
📥 Submission Deadline: Midnight PST, Jan 20
🏆 Winners Announced: Jan 24
🚨 Sign up here to enter and get all the rules and terms/conditions. Don’t miss out—let’s make this a challenge for the ages!
Enjoy the 80s together!
Music is always better when it’s shared, so grab your crew and jam together like the Goonies hunting treasure, the Breakfast Club breaking stereotypes, or the Ghostbusters bustin’ ghosts! Whether you’re saving the day or just sharing killer tracks, every squad needs a space to vibe—so join our Discord and let’s make some noise!
Speaking of squading up if you’re digging the new tracks let others know by leaving us a review on your platform of choice! Your support keeps the Synth Riders vibes alive.
Catch you on the dance floor,
The Synth Riders Team