NextWave: Build Your Empire

NextWave: Build Your Empire

Realistic Music Industry Sim

13 ratings
19 reviews
Free
In-App Purchases

Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • January 12, 2026
  • August 5, 2026

Features

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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

1.1.1

August 5, 2026

New Features • Artist managers now have a Private Office where artists can choose which label deal types they want to receive. • Labels can no longer send deal types an artist’s manager has not approved. • Collaboration artist previews now include hero art, collaboration acceptance rate, and top released songs. • Concord navigation now has a back button and restored channel switching. Fixes & Improvements • Fixed artist-label studio-access terms not persisting from offers through to accepted contracts and studio booking prices. • Repaired confirmed historical studio-access contracts. • Fixed approved label contracts not arriving in iMail and restored iMail for active affected offers. • Fixed declined collaboration artists remaining associated with songs released without them. • Improved collaboration release credits so only accepted participants appear on released music. • Repaired orphaned StarCircle relationships and made relationship progression server-authoritative. • Fixed overdue GigFinder settlements and notified affected players. • Improved manager/private-office presentation, readability, and mobile contrast. • Improved game money formatting across label, collaboration, and exchange screens. • Improved readability on physical devices, including Aviator and manager screens.

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Subscription plans

Gold VIP (Monthly)

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

$9.991 Month
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In-App Purchases

$2.99

5 Boost Points

Adds 5 BP to your Black Airplay wallet.

Charts

Top Grossing

📉 83-5

Music games

This game dropped -5 positions in Music games chart.

Last updated on August 20, 2026.

User reviews

Glitch took away over a Billion dollars from me

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

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Best Music Sim

Nice game

Love this game down

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Amazing

Sosa Boi

This game is amazing the charts and everything is great and realistic game I love playing !💋

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.