GRiZ Launches Fantasy-Themed Video Game to Unlock Unreleased Music

GRiZ has launched a new video game that gives fans early access to unreleased music from his upcoming mixtape, Sidequest Vol. 1.

The game blends nostalgic, fantasy-style visuals with a turn-based mini adventure. Players are prompted to face off against a dragon and select between actions like fight, hide or run. A digital 20-sided die then determines the outcome.

If you roll high enough, you’ll unlock a preview of one of 12 new tracks. The game is fully replayable, offering fans the chance to collect every song ahead of the full release.

The launch is the final piece of an elaborate breadcrumb trail GRiZ has been building for weeks. The campaign kicked off with a GRiZ-branded newspaper dropped across Chicago and the Bay Area, packed with cryptic messages and visual puzzles. One of those clues revealed the word "sidequest" when the flyer was folded in a specific way. Typing that word into GRiZ's website uncovered a countdown screen with a dice graphic and subtle references to the forthcoming game.

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The project was brought to life with the help of Tiffany Newman and her team, with whom GRiZ collaborated closely. From gameplay mechanics to the overall design, their work helped turn the artist's puzzle-filled vision into an interactive experience that fans could explore and enjoy.

Scheduled to release Friday, June 14th, Sidequest Vol. 1 follows GRiZ's recent GEMiNI EP and "Chaos Theory," a hard-hitting collaboration with Wooli. The new mixtape marks a return to form for the electronic music superstar, who recently ended a two-year hiatus from the music industry. His comeback will culminate this fall at Seven Stars, his own curated festival in Virginia. He's also set to headline two-night runs in both San Francisco and Chicago later this year.

Fans eager for a first listen can start rolling the dice here.

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