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NextWave: Build Your Empire

NextWave: Build Your Empire

Realistic Music Industry Sim

15 ratings
22 reviews
#118 in top-grossing Music
🎮 Games
🎵 Music
🎵 Music
🕹 Simulation
Free
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Details

Released
January 12, 2026
Updated
October 7, 2026

Features

Developer

Manuel Oppong
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🧾$0.99 - $19.99
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📉no. 118
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About

Manage your music career or build a record label in this realistic multiplayer simulator. Make strategic decisions about song creation, contracts, and marketing to climb the charts and achieve global success. Compete with other players worldwide and build a lasting legacy in the music industry.

✓Multiplayer music industry simulation
✓Real-time career progression
✓Deep music creation and mastering
✓Record label management
✓Contract negotiation and ownership
✓Global competition and leaderboards
✓Crews and collaborations
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What's New in NextWave

1.1.4

October 7, 2026

NexTube Music, streaming stats, recaps, payouts, and distribution have all been added and improved. Concerts and tours received a major overhaul with better ticketing, attendance estimates, routing, promotion, rest stops, and The Road Book. Films, casting, relationships, labels, crews, bands, merch, and regional fan growth have received fixes and improvements. Better security, exploit protection, notifications, loading speed, background data usage, and daily update reliability. Update your game, explore the new features, and keep building your NextWave legacy. See you on the charts!

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Subscriptions & In-App Purchases

Gold VIP (Monthly)

+200 maxEnergy, +35% skill gain, $5,000 daily bonus,etc

$14.991 Month
Price Updates
October 12, 2026→$14.99
July 26, 2026→$9.99
March 7, 2026→$12.99
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Charts

Top Grossing

📉 118-5

Music games

This game dropped -5 positions in Music games chart.

Last updated on October 22, 2026.

User reviews

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SERIOUS!!

Too much time taking! There should be option to jump on next day or week rather than waiting for one hour. And also make a simple ui where everything is understandable
MMaaaaaaaannnnnn

Dev too rude for a terrible game

The game is horrible, stuff you need to do to get ahead is always claimed or out of. I was also in the dev’s discord and he is rude. This game is too terrible for you to be so rude. Fix your attitude and the game
TTelliott3312

Gigs

You can’t play right away because you need money. When you try to get a sidehustle they’re all claimed. There’s no point in downloading this if you can’t play.
Mmisslucky777

Glitch took away over a Billion dollars from me

Devs didn’t do anything to help me get my money back
MMRreviewsSTUFF

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Best Music Sim
Kklvn.was.here
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FAQ

What is NextWave?

NextWave is a multiplayer music industry simulator where players can manage their careers as solo artists or build and run a record label. It focuses on realistic progression and strategic decision-making.

How does NextWave's time progression work?

The game features real-time progression, with one real-world hour equating to one in-game day. This means your music streams and chart positions can change even when you are not actively playing.

Can I own my music masters in NextWave?

Yes, you can choose to own your masters by negotiating contracts. This allows for independent ownership, or you can opt for label support for potentially faster growth.

What kind of music creation features are in NextWave?

NextWave allows you to write, record, and master tracks across various genres. Improving your Songwriting and Production skills is key to reaching elite quality for your music.

Does NextWave have multiplayer features?

Yes, NextWave is a multiplayer game. You can compete on global leaderboards, team up with friends in crews, and collaborate on tracks.

What are the subscription plans for NextWave?

NextWave offers several monthly VIP subscription plans: Bronze VIP for $7.99, Silver VIP for $9.99, and Gold VIP for $12.99. These likely offer in-game benefits.

Is NextWave available on all devices?

NextWave is currently supported on iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices. It is designed for iOS platforms.

How often is NextWave updated?

The latest version of NextWave is 1.0.7, and it was last updated on March 17, 2026. This indicates a relatively active development cycle for the game.