Warner Music Group has introduced Rhythm Metropolis, a “music-themed social roleplay expertise” for Roblox.
Set to launch on February 4, Rhythm Metropolis will permit customers to select from a number of obtainable roles – starting from music producer to dancer – and roleplay with fellow gamers.
Gamers will have the ability to “discover, dance, and bond with mates” whereas exploring Rhythm Metropolis, which may even host digital concert events and occasions that includes Warner Music Group acts.
“As our lives turn out to be more and more digital, thrilling alternatives are opening up for artists and followers to interact and work together”, mentioned Oana Ruxandra, chief digital officer at WMG. “WMG is concentrated on facilitating the foundations of those new experiences by constructing and experimenting throughout evolving ecosystems. This partnership with Gamefam sees WMG creating a spot for artists and audiences to come back collectively to outline and contextualise their communities inside residing areas.”
Previously, numerous Warner Music acts have carried out gigs in Roblox. Twenty One Pilots and Royal Blood held their very own units in 2021, whereas final 12 months noticed David Guetta carry out an intergalactic-themed set and maintain a Q&A with followers.
Warner Music Group created Rhythm Metropolis in partnership with Gamefam, which has created numerous widespread Fortnite inventive maps and Roblox sport modes. Again in April 2022, the studio created Sonic Pace Simulator – an official Sonic The Hedgehog sport for Roblox, backed by Sega.
“WMG has been a superb accomplice in pushing progressive methods, and along with our experience, we’ve channeled that into manufacturing excellence creating a brand new neighborhood for music lovers within the metaverse,” shared Gamefan founder and CEO Joe Ferencz.
Followers can play Rhythm Metropolis here when it launches on Saturday (February 4).
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