Muse Dash · Anime, manga, and games

Jul 1

Muse Dash 2 Steam Store Page Goes Live, Reveals Online Multiplayer and Mini-Games

Developer peropero opened the Steam store page for Muse Dash 2 on July 1, 2026, revealing new details about the sequel to the rhythm action game. The page shows that Muse Dash 2 retains the side-scrolling action and simple two-lane controls of the original, where players defeat enemies and avoid obstacles to the beat. New features include online multiplayer supporting at least four players in score-based battles, with the ability to throw interference items at opponents in some modes. A collection of mini-games inspired by Rhythm Heaven is also planned, with screenshots showing a mode called Rhythm Party that turns activities like snowboarding and bartending into rhythm challenges. Other additions include animated song jackets, song pack-specific backgrounds, and interactive 3D parallax wallpapers. The game is in development for PC via Steam, smartphones, and arcades, with no release date announced yet. The store page went live after Muse Dash 2 was playable at events like BitSummit PUNCH in May 2026, where it surprised fans before an official announcement.

May 27

Muse Dash 2 Fills In What the First Game Left Undone, Creator Says

At BitSummit PUNCH in Kyoto, peropero CEO Haoqi showed the domestic debut of Muse Dash 2. The sequel adds arcade play, a Rhythm Heaven-style mini-game collection, and planned multiplayer. In an interview with 4Gamer, Haoqi said the game packs in ideas he could not realize during the original's limited budget and team size. New note gimmicks, a revised scoring system, and chart branching are confirmed, though the core tap-and-hold controls remain unchanged.