Trombone Champ: Unflattened News

The holidays have arrived, and the Trombiverse is bursting with festive cheer! Throughout December, we’ll be unwrapping surprises almost every day. Look forward to festive treats like new songs to play, holiday-themed trombones to unlock, cozy winter pajamas, and plenty of seasonal spirit. The team at Flat2VR Studios has been working hard to ensure you have everything you'll need to Toot throughout the holidays!

Whether you’re playing “Silent Night” under twinkling lights or unlocking the sweet-sounding Gingerbread Trombone, there’s something merry waiting for you around every musical corner. So grab your trombone, deck the halls with honks of jolly, and make this season one to toot about! 🎄✨


[h2]Updates[/h2]

• Pause screen no longer comes up in free improv, instead going straight to the main menu
  
• New winter environment
  

[h2]Bug Fixes[/h2]

• Fixed issue where sometimes only a limited amount of a users custom songs would appear on the song list
  
• Fixed being able to grab pen/spray cans with the opposite hand while you're holding them, messing up the paint picker UI
  
• Added very slight rim shading to notes
  
• Updated appearance of campaign challenge progress indicators
  
• Improved the look of the final trombone you unlock in the campaign
  
• Brand new portal and higher quality environment in mixed reality
  
• Dynamic shadows for the main spotlight focused on the player
  
• New spray can models in trombone customization
  
• New "textured spray" can which you can use to recolor a trombone without changing the actual texture
  
• Improvements to how notes are synchronized with the music
  
• Notes now scroll in before the song starts instead of being present right when the curtains open
  

Hey everyone! We’re super excited to finally announce that Trombone Champ: Unflattened is launching on November 26! This is a big deal for us at Flat2VR Studios, and we can’t wait to bring this reimagined version of the viral hit to Steam VR.

How It All Started

When the original Trombone Champ dropped, it was impossible to ignore how perfectly chaotic and fun it was. Our first thought was, This game belongs in VR. That’s how this whole journey started—our lead dev, Rai, whipped up a quick mod to test the waters, and it turned out to be incredible. The VR potential was obvious, and that’s when we knew we had to take it further.

Bringing the Game to Life in VR

From the start, we wanted Trombone Champ: Unflattened to feel like it was built for VR from the ground up. One of the first big changes was moving beyond the static flat-screen gameplay. Instead of staring straight ahead at a virtual screen, you’re now performing in a somewhat chaotic concert hall, surrounded by an audience that reacts to your every note. When you nail it, they cheer. When you don’t... well, let’s just say they don’t hold back.

We’ve also added a second note lane to make tracks feel more dynamic while keeping the experience accessible to everyone. And of course, we brought over the awesome custom track support, so you can load up and play your favorite songs made by the community. It’s been incredible to see what players have created, and we’re thrilled to see how much farther this can go in VR.


The launch on November 26 is just the beginning. We already have free updates and DLC in the pipeline, starting with a holiday update that’s coming sooner than you might think. Without giving too much away, let’s just say you might want to brush up on your seasonal tunes.

And beyond that? More trombones, more tracks, and even more ways to make the game your own. Check out our website, where we’ll be posting a detailed post launch roadmap soon!

Thank You!

To everyone who’s been along for the ride, thank you. Whether you’re a die-hard Trombone Champ fan or you’re picking up a virtual trombone for the first time, you’re the reason we do this. We’re beyond excited to share this next chapter with you—and to give you a glimpse of what else we’re cooking up at Flat2VR!
So go ahead, wishlist Trombone Champ: Unflattened now, mark November 26 on your calendar, and get ready to blow us all away (literally)!

- The Flat2VR Studios Team