Get ready to light up the stage like never before – Smash Drums is launching on PlayStation VR2 on May 15, and it’s more than just an upgrade.
We’ve fine-tuned the experience to take full advantage of PS VR2’s power — from razor-sharp visuals with eye-tracked foveated rendering and native 120fps gameplay, to immersive headset haptics and adaptive triggers that bring the action to life.
Hang on to your sticks. Here’s what’s new.
Feel the upgrade: Visuals like never before
PS VR2 takes Smash Drums’ visuals to the next level. We’ve enhanced environments with richer detail and better textures, while real-time lighting and shadows bring each performance to life. New effects like heat haze above the flames crank up the spectacle, making every session an explosive ride.
Thanks to eye-tracked foveated rendering, visuals stay razor-sharp where you’re looking, allowing for more environmental detail and smoother performance. And with native 120fps in Performance mode, this is the cleanest, most responsive version of Smash Drums yet.
Enhanced Performance on PS5 Pro
Smash Drums shines on all PS5 consoles, but if you’re rocking a PS5 Pro, you’re in for an extra level of intensity. The Fidelity graphics mode delivers enhanced resolution and visual effects — all while running at a smooth 120fps, compared to 90fps on the base PS5.
Lights, camera, destruction: social mode
PS5 brings the power to not only rock harder, but look cooler doing it. Our new dynamic Social Mode features smooth first-person camera movement and cinematic third-person angles that turn every performance into a full-blown visual show on your TV.
It’s also designed for sharing — capture gameplay that looks amazing straight out of the headset. Whether you’re chasing high scores or just vibing to the beat, you can tailor what shows up on screen: display the song title at the start, hide the interface, overlay your score and leaderboard rank, or disable the dynamic camera angles for a steady shot.
Feel the rhythm, literally
Smash Drums has always been about energy, chaos, and letting loose — and on PS VR2, the physical feedback takes things up a notch.
Headset haptics let you feel the chaos when stage debris crashes into you, adding an extra layer of presence. And when you spin your sticks using the adaptive triggers, it’s not just a visual — it buzzes through your fingers, pulsing with every rotation. It’s magical.
Turn it up: Your Smash Drums soundtrack
The Standard Edition of Smash Drums features 58 rock tracks spanning punk, metal, and classic rock — delivering hours of explosive gameplay right out of the gate.
Looking to expand your setlist with more iconic hits? The Premium Edition includes all currently released song packs, featuring licensed tracks from legendary artists. Each pack adds five songs, and if you’re not ready to go Premium, you can pick and choose individual packs to upgrade your Standard Edition at your own pace.
Join the mayhem
Legions of players already love Smash Drums on other platforms, making it a VR drumming classic and the #1 top seller in this category. The PS VR2 edition takes the experience to the next level.
Whether you’re chasing leaderboard glory, vibing to the music at your own pace, or going for the Platinum Trophy, Smash Drums on PS VR2 is the loudest, hardest-hitting version yet. Wishlist now and join the mayhem when we launch on May 15.
The stage is yours. Light it up.
