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Step Into the Spotlight: The Starri 2.0 Update is Here!

Aug 26, 2026 • 4 min read

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The Starri 2.0 Update Is Now LIVE on Nex Playground

Are you ready to take center stage? The highly anticipated Starri 2.0 update has officially arrived on Nex Playground, bringing a major revamp to your favorite beat-matching game. 

Whether you’re catching and slashing for the very first time or returning to finally earn that S+ on your top tracks, we’ve designed this update to make you the star. 

Here’s everything you need to know before hitting the stage.

The Upgraded Concert Experience

Image of the new stage in the Starri update on Nex Playground.

We’ve completely overhauled Starri’s in-game experience to make you feel like a real pop star. This visual upgrade features a brand-new concert setting and an advanced lighting system, giving you the feeling of being right in the middle of the action. 

Players can now experience vibrant lighting effects, creating an atmosphere made for superstars. This immersive new setup also sets the stage for exciting artist collaborations like the upcoming BTS experience.

As part of this pop concert revamp, we’re also introducing a fresh new look for our avatars. Rather than anonymous characters, you’ll now slash or catch as one of these new stars.

Meet your Starri 2.0 crew:

Image of the new characters in the Starri update: Ria, Ari, and Crystalpher.

Say hello to Ria, our fierce new female avatar, Ari, our dynamic new male avatar, and Crystalpher, their trusty sidekick and supporting character.

Good news: any cosmetics previously unlocked in Starri will transition to this update. If you were rocking the Santa hat or pumpkin head before, you can still equip them on these new characters so you’re slashing in style.

Find Your Groove Faster With Updated Song Selection

It’s now easier than ever to find your favorite songs thanks to an improved song navigation system. 

After many requests from our community, we’re excited to introduce a Search function and a Favorites list so your top tracks are always ready to rock.

Image of the new music genres for easier song selection in the new Starri updated on Nex Playground.

Not sure what to pick? 

You can now explore the music through brand-new genre and playlist categories:

  • Newest Songs
  • Pop
  • Rock
  • Electronic
  • High Energy (Songs with 120+ BPM!)
  • Throwback
  • Music Rhythm Favorites
  • Classical Remixes

Keep the Music Going, Controller-Free 

Keep the beats flowing with the new motion-enabled summary menu. By doing different hand gestures, you can retry the same song or pick another song without ever picking up the remote. 

(Don’t worry—you can still use your remote to navigate back to the game menu if you prefer!)

Image of the song start screen in the Starri update, available on Nex Playground.

Once you’re playing the game, you’ll also notice everything is running more smoothly. With lessened lag time and crisper graphics, your moves will feel even more accurate and fun than before.

Play Your Way with Enhanced Accessibility

We want every player to have a blast playing Starri, so we’ve added new settings to help you customize the visual experience.

You now have the ability to personalize your gameplay environment:

  • Turn the virtual crowds and stage lights on or off to suit your preferences.
  • Play with visuals that feature better contrast, including notes that look more distinct so they better stand out.
  • Hide the calorie counter—a brand-new feature directly requested by our users for those who just want to focus on their rhythm! 

New Songs Added Every Month

We add new songs to our Starri music library every single month to keep your moves fresh and fun! Here are our most recent additions: 

"Begin Again" in large text on orange background with album images from the 2 songs included in that update.

Kickstart your musical refresh with these tracks from the “Begin Again” drop:  

  • Mark Morrison - “Return of the Mack” 
  • Natasha Bedingfield - “Unwritten”
"Retro Rewind" in large white letters on multi-color background with album images from the 3 songs included in that update.

Then throw it back to your favorite 90s tunes with the “Retro Rewind” update: 

  • Goo Goo Dolls - “Iris” (Steve Aoki Remix)
  • Ace of Base - “The Sign”
  • Backstreet Boys - “Larger Than Life”

Plus, take a look back at some of our favorites from earlier this year over on our YouTube channel!  

Ready to Hit the Stage?

While you can enjoy the new update features and 19+ songs in the Starter Pack version of Starri, for the full Starri 2.0 experience on Nex Playground (with over 150 songs and counting!), you need Play Pass.

With Play Pass, you get access to every game release, exciting update, new feature, and fresh song drop. With a library of 50+ games that's always growing, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. 

So grab your pals, warm up those arms, and get ready to move and groove like no one’s watching in Starri