Dance Dash — patch notes and updates
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Dated developer announcements recorded from Steam. Open the source for the complete update.
| Update | Date | Excerpt / source |
|---|---|---|
| Spectator Camera, New Sorting Options, General Improvements | 2026-10-13 | SteamVR:New:You can now watch or share your VR gameplay from a third-person perspective on your monitor, while your headset view stays unchanged! Head to Settings → Spectator Camera to enable it, choose from 6 camera positions, and customize the FOV.Sort by Last Played – Added a new sorting option that lets you organize your song list based on your play history.Sort by Download Date – Added a new sorting option that lets you organize songs by when you added them.Improvements:Renamed the existing Download Count sorting option to avoid confusion.Fixes: Fixed an issue where the Trending sorting order was reversed.Fixed several UI text positionin |
| Video update, random song UI improvement | 2026-03-30 | Improvements Moved the Random Song UI to the left side of the song list. Updated textures and enlarged slot items.Bug Fixes Video feature: Updated to support recent video platform changes. Ongoing maintenance may be required for the video feature if the platform changes again. |
| Feeling Lucky? | 2026-02-27 | SteamVR 0.5.4.8353New: New Feature: Random Song Slot Machine – Spin the reels, receive a random song. Fixes: Optimized song iteration and spawning, as well as song data reading and related UI functions. Reduced menu stutter when running these operations.Location: |
| New solution for the video feature | 2025-06-21 | 1. A new solution for youtube video play, the old api is dead and new one works for most song but some restricted videos may still won't work. 2. The youtube video option by default is on for new player.Ongoing maintenance will be needed to keep this feature functional if the API experiences further issues. |
| March 13 Update: Custom note color feature for SteamVR | 2025-04-01 | New Feature: 1. Added custom notes color feature, you can customize it as you like! Where to open it: Fixes: 1. Fixed an issue that song play session length was affected by the player's FPS. |
| Rollback To Previous Version | 2025-01-16 | Dear Players We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience caused by the performance issues reported in the latest version of the game. To ensure a better gaming experience, we have decided to roll back to the previous stable version. This decision was made to prevent further impact on your gameplay. For those who enjoy the new features introduced in the latest version, we have moved it to a preview branch named . You can switch to this branch to continue using the new version if you prefer. Our team is actively working on resolving the issues, and once the fixes are implemented, we will re-release the updated version. We appreciate your patie |
| BodyLink: Motion Games Unleashed | 2025-01-01 | BodyLink is officially live on Kickstarter! Next-Gen Motion Game Console is Right Here! Check out BodyLink Trailer👇 BodyLink Functionality Demonstration👇 Be one of the FIRST to back BodyLink and grab the Super Duper Early Bird Deal—50% off! Available for the first 48 hours only! 👉 Back BodyLink Now: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/rebuffreality/bodylink?ref=63akyg |
| New UI Update & 80% OFF on Winter Sale! | 2024-12-20 | Hello Dancers, "We’re thrilled to share the latest updates for Dance Dash! Based on your valuable feedback, we’ve focused on improving the game. Here’s what’s new: Game Updates Revamped Interface: The UI has been completely redesigned, offering a cleaner and more intuitive navigation experience. Leg Tracking Guide: A step-by-step guide for setting up leg tracking is now available, making it easier for new players to get started. Optimized Mobile Leg Tracking: Mobile leg tracking has been enhanced to deliver smoother and more stable performance, even with lower tracking frequency. Improved Jump Note Judgments: Jump note judgment conditions hav |
| The NEW UI update! | 2024-12-19 | - New UI experience with new art & flow - Redesigned controller setup guide for a more smooth on-boarding for players old and new - Redesigned community page for better content discovery - Added tutorial levels for 1st timer dancers! |
| Dance Dash 30% OFF on Steam Rhythm Fest! | 2024-08-20 | Get ready to groove with Dance Dash on Steam during the Rhythm Fest! Enjoy an exclusive 30% off and dive into: - Immersive Beats & Challenging Levels: Endless gameplay! - VR & PC Compatibility: Play it in anyway you want! - Enhance with BodyLink: Use the Dance Dash app on iOS for a more immersive VR experience! What’s More? Multi-Language support is coming soon for the Steam VR & PC version! Don’t miss out! Get Dance Dash on Steam for 30% off Today! Happy dancing! 🕺💃 Rebuff Reality Dev Team |
| Minor Update | 2024-06-27 | Fixed a shoe model error Tweaked Note spawn VFX |
| Performance Improvement & Demo Update | 2024-06-24 | Performance Improvements: Faster mod.io downloading speed Faster song list loading for local & mod.io Added hide IP button for BodyLink Minor performance fixes Demo Update Update VR demo to support BodyLink |
| Hotfix 0.5.2 | 2024-06-13 | Fixes: Fixed a regional lock issue caused by some 3rd party library. Changed Android beta link to google play store link We make games to create fun, not disputes. It is not our intention to block anyone from the game for any reason. We'll take more precautions to prevent similar situations in the future. Sincere apologies for any inconvenience it may have caused. |
| Small fix for mod.io page | 2024-06-12 | Fixes mod.io content not showing after upgrading from older version Added loading message Improved mod.io cover loading |
| hotfix 7115 | 2024-06-04 | -Fixed an issue that YouTube Video stops play after pause |
| 50% OFF Deal + BodyLink: Free Full Body Tracking + 100s of Songs & Maps In-Game | 2024-06-04 | Rebuff Reality unveils Dance Dash, the first true open platform arcade style dancing game with 100s of community created beatmaps and 200+ million viral video views on YouTube and TikTok, has launched BodyLink offering accurate Full Body Tracking in v0.50 on Mobile, PC, and VR, is currently on sale for 50% OFF at $9.99, as well as available to investors on Wefunder. Dance Dash Gameplay https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1991/2331/files/Image.png?v=1717474606 Experience Full Body Gaming Without Limits in a revolutionary dancing game that offers more freedom and replayabilty than any of its predecessors, with unique moves like stomps, slides, hi |
| Patch Note 0.5.0.7080 | 2024-06-04 | New Features: - Added gaze & pinch control (VisionPro style >▽ |
| SteamVR 0.4.5.6933 | 2024-05-30 | New Features: - Added an entry for Android test application - Added an option to "Turn off MISS sound effect" - Optimized the logic of album selection when entering the game - Optimized the interface of Mod.io, now sorted by Trending by default |
| SteamVR 0.4.5.6883 | 2024-05-29 | New Features: - Optimized VideoLink loading speed and stability - Improved the display effects of videos and notes - Reorganized the interface content, optimized the interface effects - Supported negative offset values for the beatmap Fixes: - Fixed the issue where the FBT switch sometimes needs to be clicked twice - Fixed the issue where the foot node occasionally flies to the face when using BodyLink Phone FBT in poor network conditions - Removed redundant popup logic |
| Introduce BodyLink FBT and RoboMap Generation | 2024-05-09 | Updated VR version to 0.4.3.6432 BodyLink Tracker-Free-FBT Easy body tracking with Dance Dash mobile app Improved virtual tracker bindings Quick Guide for BodyLink Song List Filter & Sorting Order Added favorite, search, and genre filters Added sorting order options Improved album toggle logic New Official BeatMap: Broken Promises Fixed Some UI & Animation Bugs Updated desktop version to 0.4.2.6428 RoboMap BeatMap-Generation (Experimental Feature) Generates BeatMap with local mp3 file or youtube link Current Limitations: Only generates "Normal" difficulty Only supports English filename |
| Post Launch Feature Wrap-up & Patch Note | 2024-01-13 | Post Launch Feature Wrap-up Thanks to the continuous support from our community, we kept updating the game with new features & improvements. The game has grown a lot since launch, with features below and more: Play without VR in desktop mode with just a webcam In-Game avatar + Custom avatar import 70+ community beatmaps available directly in-game with even more out there Reactive floor & light animations for all beatmaps Improved controller binding, supporting more headsets We have more features & content coming this year. Be sure to follow/wishlist and join our amazing community! Official Discord A demo is also available, feel FREE to try it |
| Patch Note 0.4.0.4473 - And one more！ | 2023-12-29 | New Feature！ Added In-Game Avatar Support Requires 2 foot trackers & 1 waist tracker to use Supports Custom Avatars in VRM format Put your VRM files into Known Issues Characters may appear overly bright due to bloom Avatars with complex materials may be rendered incorrectly Some Avatars may have scale and binding issues We’ll continue to improve the compatibility of this feature One More Thing！ Added Camera Tracking Preview for VR version You can use a webcam to track your feet while holding controllers in your hands This would help with headsets that having difficulties tracking controllers on feet Switch to from the game properties page to |
| BIG RAZER REWARD PACK for the best PC Dance Dasher!🌟 | 2023-12-28 | Dance Dash Winter Bash contest giveaway is live till Jan 31st, 2024! 🎉Great news! We have already had so many awesome beatmaps for our Winter Bach contest and some that would like a bit more development time! So to celebrate the success of Dance Dash PC Non-VR version launch on Steam, we're extending Dance Dash Winter Bash for another month! We are also expanding the grand prize pool with XR Elite headset, VIVE Ultimate trackers, Trackstraps with add-on Big Razer Reward Pack and more for ALL Dance Dashers! More Time to Create, Dance, and Win Bigger! *Remember to add tag #dancedash #freedemo #winterbash on the first line of your video post to |
| 🎉Dance Dash 20% Off on Steam - Now supports PC and VR! | 2023-12-21 | Now or Never! Dance Dash is 20% off during Steam Winter Sale, making it the lowest price ever! This limited special offer starts today both on Steam and rebuffreality.com! Bring the Arcade Home Now for Only $15.99! Get Dance Dash on SteamGet Dance Dash on rebuffreality.com 🕺Simply select modes: PC webcam (Non-VR) or VR mode 🚀 Amazing Gift for you and your Gamer Families and Friends! 20% Off Dance Dash Trackstraps + Steam Key! ⏰ Lowest price ever Limited-time Offer Offer only valid from Dec 21, 2023, until Jan 4, 2024. Keep dancing, Rebuff Reality Dev Team Join our Discord community and jump into Dance Dash Winter Bash to win BIG - VIVE XR E |
| 💻Dance Dash PC Desktop (Non-VR) Version Available! Now Open to All! | 2023-12-14 | A huge level up of Dance Dash! The PC Desktop (Non-VR) Version is now available! Enjoy Dance Dash without the hassle or discomfort to jack into your VR rig, within the game easily calibrate your body in a few seconds with any cam and jump right in. Bring Arcade Home for only $19.99! 🎶Camera Tracking: Just with your PC with webcam or mobile camera and you're set to groove! Only a few seconds of calibration needed in-game, WOW. 🕹️No Extra Gear: Super easy to start up without any VR equipment. It's all about simplicity and total freedom while you jam! 👥Open to All: VR not required. Everyone's now invited to the ultimate dance party! *For all |
| Patch Note 0.3.8.4322 | 2023-12-14 | New & Changes Added Non-VR Desktop Mode With Webcam Tracking Check Our Fandom Page For Setup & How-To-Play Guides Desktop Mode Guide |
| ⏰Last Call: Don't Miss Dance Dash 10% off Steam VR Fest Deals! | 2023-12-11 | Time's almost up! Last chance to enjoy the 10% off Dance Dash specials at the Steam VR Fest!🎮 🚀Final chance for exclusive 10% off Steam VR Fest discount deals on Dance Dash! Get yours now! Get Dance Dash on rebuffreality.com Get Dance Dash on Steam * Also available on Meta Quest App Lab and Viveport. Grab your Dance Dash Trackstraps + Steam key Bundles on rebuffreality.com ⌛Act fast to join the ultimate VR dance experience at a special price. Your next dance adventure awaits! 🌐Don’t forget to join our Discord community and jump into our biggest Dance Dash Winter Bash to win VIVE XR Elite, VIVE Ultimate Tracker, Trackstraps and more! Keep d |
| Patch Note 0.3.7.4240 | 2023-12-07 | New & Changes New shoe mapping logic that supports binding shoe trackers further away from foot. (eg. under the knee) Fixes Removed the line between stage & black hole Fixed missing crowd light animation for custom maps Fixed missing light beam for custom maps Fixed mod.io browser UI scroll bar behavior |
| Dance Dash Winter Bash Extended - More Time to Win!🎁 | 2023-12-07 | Dance Dash Winter Bash contest giveaway is live till Jan 31st, 2024! 🎉Great news! We have already had so many awesome beatmaps for our Winter Bach contest and some that would like a bit more development time! So to celebrate the success of Dance Dash PC Non-VR version launch on Steam, we're extending Dance Dash Winter Bash for another month! We are also expanding the grand prize pool with XR Elite headset, VIVE Ultimate trackers, Trackstraps with add-on Big Razer Reward Pack and more for ALL Dance Dashers! More Time to Create, Dance, and Win Bigger! *Remember to add tag #dancedash #freedemo #winterbash on the first line of your video post to |
| 🎉Dance Dash 10% OFF during Steam VR Fest!🌟 | 2023-12-04 | We're thrilled to share that Dance Dash continues to pioneer FBT gaming during Steam VR Fest 2023! To celebrate this festival we have discounted a bunch of cool products including 10% OFF Dance Dash! 🎶 🎮 Steam Special! 10% OFF Limited Discount Offer! Our first ever Steam Discount for Dance Dash is available now! With Steam Link app on Meta quest, easily play the Steam version of Dance Dash on Quest for maximum performance! Also available on Meta Quest App Lab. 🌟What’s More! Trackstraps Surprise: 10% Off on ALL Dance Dash Bundles! Choose yours today! Join our Discord to stay updated 👉https://discord.gg/DanceDash Rebuff Reality Dev Team🕺💃 |