As of late 2024, Meta has been cracking down on modding by introducing "ARM64" code integrity checks. The developers behind BMBF have hinted that bmbf.dev.stable will eventually pivot to support a new modding framework known as "ModsBeforeFriday" (MBF). However, the stable moniker remains the single source of truth.
BMBF (an abbreviation with no official expansion, though often colloquially linked to "Beat Saber Modding Framework") is a third-party modding and sideloading tool designed specifically for the Quest version of Beat Saber . Unlike the PC version, where mods can be managed through simple file drag-and-drop, the Quest’s locked Android-based operating system requires workarounds. BMBF acts as a patcher: it modifies the Beat Saber application package (APK) to allow for custom song loading, replaces the in-game menu, and provides an interface to download songs directly from the BeatSaver repository via a web browser. bmbf.dev.stable
Once BMBF is on your Quest, open it from the "Unknown Sources" menu. The app will walk you through a three-step process: the official Beat Saber. Patch the APK (this creates the modded version). Install the modded Beat Saber. As of late 2024, Meta has been cracking
In the world of virtual reality gaming, few titles have achieved the iconic status of Beat Saber . The rhythm game, which tasks players with slicing blocks to the beat of energetic music, has a thriving community. However, for many players, the base game is just the beginning. The true longevity of Beat Saber lies in its modding community—custom songs, sabers, platforms, and gameplay tweaks. BMBF (an abbreviation with no official expansion, though
Just discovered bmbf.dev.stable — a sleek, oddly satisfying corner of the dev world. It’s the kind of tag that hints at stability without being boring, like a beta that finally grew up.