GRiZ Drops Sidequest Vol. 1: Unlock His New EP Through a Gamified Digital Adventure
Bass music meets classic gaming in GRiZ’s interactive release campaign, giving fans early access to tracks from his upcoming EP before it drops June 17.
GRiZ is officially back—and he’s not just releasing music. He’s launching an experience. With Sidequest Vol. 1, the Michigan-born producer invites fans to participate in a retro-style, browser-based RPG game that unlocks all 12 songs from his upcoming EP. Play Sidequest Vol. 1 NOW
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Blending bass, nostalgia, and creativity, this rollout adds another layer to GRiZ’s already innovative comeback, following the recent announcement of his debut Seven Stars Festival and the cryptic Re:connect zine he dropped across select U.S. cities.
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Hosted on a custom-built website, Sidequest Vol. 1 channels the spirit of classic RPGs like Dragon Warrior and Final Fantasy. The game features pixelated graphics and story-driven decisions that lead to dice rolls—literally. Roll high enough, and you unlock a snippet from one of the 12 unreleased tracks.
Each success adds a new preview to your in-game playlist, and fans can replay the quest as many times as needed to hear the full EP ahead of its official release.
Hidden Clues
This wasn’t just a random drop. GRiZ teased Sidequest weeks before the launch in his underground-style zine, Re:connect. A cleverly designed negative-space puzzle on the back page revealed the word “sidequest” when folded. Typing that into his site’s URL led fans to a mysterious dice graphic and countdown timer—an old-school Easter egg hunt done the GRiZ way.
This kind of hands-on experience is exactly what his community craves, and it’s one of the reasons he stands out in the bass scene.
The Full EP
Fans don’t have to wait long. The full Sidequest Vol. 1 EP is set for release on Tuesday, June 17. But the game is live now, and with a bit of luck (and a lot of dice rolls), early previews are just a few clicks away.
Whether you’re a longtime GRiZ follower or new to his world, Sidequest Vol. 1 is one of the most creative and engaging rollouts we’ve seen this year.
Editor’s Note: I spent about 15 minutes playing through the game and unlocked a few tracks—it’s simple and super satisfying. GRiZ has made the EP an adventure.
Summary
GRiZ makes a powerful comeback with Sidequest Vol. 1, a gamified digital experience where fans unlock tracks from his upcoming EP before its June 17 release. Inspired by classic RPGs, the interactive browser game blends music discovery with nostalgic gameplay. First teased through his underground zine Re:connect, the campaign adds a creative edge to an already exciting return—cementing GRiZ’s place as one of the most innovative names in bass music.
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