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NextWave: Build Your Empire

NextWave: Build Your Empire

Realistic Music Industry Sim

15 ratings
22 reviews
#117 in top-grossing Music
🎮 Games
🎵 Music
🎵 Music
🕹 Simulation
Free
In-App Purchases

Details

Released
January 12, 2026
Updated
November 4, 2026

Features

Developer

Manuel Oppong
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iphone
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🧾$0.99 - $19.99
In-App Purchase↘︎
📉no. 117
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⭐22
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🔄6+ apps
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About

Manage a music career or label in this realistic simulator. Make strategic decisions about song creation, contracts, and marketing to climb the charts and build your legacy. Compete globally with other players and collaborate with friends.

✓Multiplayer music industry simulation
✓Real-time career progression
✓Deep music creation and recording
✓Label management and contract negotiation
✓Global competition and leaderboards
✓Crews and collaborations
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What's New in NextWave

1.1.5

November 4, 2026

Your music career now runs on NextWave’s new servers. Update and sign in with your existing account to continue your artist, releases and saved progress.

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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
November 5, 2026→$14.99
July 26, 2026→$9.99
March 7, 2026→$12.99
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Charts

Top Grossing

📉 117-4

Music games

This game dropped -4 positions in Music games chart.

Last updated on November 11, 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
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FAQ

What is NextWave?

NextWave is a multiplayer music industry simulator where players can manage a solo artist's career or run a record label. It focuses on realistic progression and strategic decision-making.

How does time work in NextWave?

The game features real-time progression, with 1 real-world hour equaling 1 in-game day. This means streams and chart positions can change even when you are not actively playing.

Can I play NextWave offline?

NextWave is a multiplayer music industry simulator, and its core features rely on online connectivity for player interaction and real-time progression. Therefore, it is not designed for offline play.

What are the subscription plans in NextWave?

NextWave offers several monthly VIP subscription plans: Bronze VIP for $7.99, Silver VIP for $7.99, and Gold VIP for $14.99. These likely offer in-game benefits or faster progression.

How do I improve my music quality in NextWave?

You can improve your music quality by writing, recording, and mastering tracks across various genres. Investing in your Songwriting and Production skills is key to reaching elite quality.

Does NextWave have ads?

No, NextWave does not contain advertisements. The app is free to download and play, with monetization coming from optional in-app purchases and subscription plans.

What devices can I play NextWave on?

NextWave is currently supported on iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices, indicating it is designed for the iOS ecosystem.

How often is NextWave updated?

The latest version of NextWave is 1.1.5, and it was last updated on November 4, 2026. This suggests a relatively frequent update schedule for the game.