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Etude
A competitive multiplayer music improvisation game where players use MIDI controllers to shape a shared harmonic space in real time, earning scores for accuracy and creative influence.
Release Date:
February 2026
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Etude
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Features
Online Co-op
In-App Purchases
Family Sharing
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Requires 3rd-Party Account: etude.is  
Languages:
Interface Full Audio Subtitles
English ✔ ✔ ✔
Content
Includes Interactive Elements

In-game purchases, Online interactivity

This game is not yet available on Steam

Planned Release Date: February 2026

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About This Game

🎶 Etude is a competitive multiplayer music improvisation game where players use MIDI instruments to perform together in real time. Think music as an e-sport.

Up to 6 players join a shared session where every note played contributes the Band Consensus. Each played or released note is a vote that shapes the consensus of allowed roots and scales - a breathing musical space of optionality. Stay within the consensus and others hear your notes; break it, and your notes won’t be heard.

🧠 Core Gameplay

  • 🎹 Play with MIDI controllers in real time

  • 🌀 Band Consensus is a living breathing harmonic space that evolves as you play

  • ❌ Errors are visual only - your wrong notes won’t disrupt others' sound

  • 📈 Symphonic Score: Like Elo, but for musical accuracy, timing, and leadership

  • ⚖️ Control Ratio & Consensus Leadership prevent coasting or hogging notes 💤 / 📢

🕹️ Free Mode

Play without restrictions with your friends. Free Mode removes timers, scoring, and penalties - leaving only the shared harmonic space, ideal for relaxed jamming, practicing, testing ideas, or introducing new players at your own pace.

System Requirements

Windows
macOS
    Minimum:
    • OS: Windows 10
    • Processor: Intel Core i5-8400 or equivalent
    • Memory: 8000 MB RAM
    • Graphics: Integrated (Intel UHD 630 or better)
    • DirectX: Version 11
    • Network: Broadband Internet connection
    • Storage: 3 GB available space
    Recommended:
    • OS: Windows 11
    • Processor: Processor: Intel Core i7-10700 or better
    • Memory: 8000 MB RAM
    • Graphics: Graphics: Dedicated GPU (e.g., GTX 1660 or better)
    • DirectX: Version 11
    • Network: Broadband Internet connection
    • Storage: 3 GB available space
    Minimum:
    • OS: macOS 12 (Monterey) or later
    • Processor: Apple M1 or Intel Core i5
    • Memory: 8000 MB RAM
    • Graphics: Integrated or Apple GPU
    • Network: Broadband Internet connection
    • Storage: 3 GB available space
    Recommended:
    • OS: macOS 13 (Ventura) or later
    • Processor: Apple M2 or Intel Core i7
    • Memory: 8000 MB RAM
    • Graphics: Apple GPU or dedicated GPU (e.g., Radeon Pro)
    • Network: Broadband Internet connection
    • Storage: 3 GB available space
    • Additional Notes: Optimized for Apple Silicon. Best performance on M2 or newer.
* Starting February 15, 2024, the Steam Client will no longer support 32-bit games or macOS 10.14 or lower.
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