How to Add Your Own Music to Beyond All Reason

Want to replace the default soundtrack with your own playlist. Here is how players set it up.

Tags: beyond all reason, custom music, settings, audio, config, personalization

Adding custom music

BAR supports adding your own music tracks. The process involves placing audio files in the correct directory so the game can find and play them during matches. Community members have documented the steps in dedicated support channels.

Where to find detailed instructions

The most accurate current instructions live in the BAR community support channels. Search for the custom music guide thread which covers file formats, directory paths, and config settings needed to get your own tracks working in matches.

Supported audio formats

BAR typically accepts common audio formats like MP3 and OGG. Place your music files in the appropriate music folder within your BAR directory. The game scans this folder on startup and adds any valid files to the in-game music rotation.

Tips for choosing match music

Pick tracks with steady rhythm that will not distract your focus during intense fights.
Avoid sudden volume spikes or vocals that can mask important audio cues like explosions and construction sounds.
Instrumental or ambient music works best for long strategy games.
Keep your volume mix balanced so game audio like unit acknowledgments and alerts remain audible.

Keep the game enjoyable

Personalizing your experience with custom music is one of those quality of life tweaks that makes long sessions more pleasant. It also shows that BAR players care about building comfortable environments not just for their gameplay but for the whole experience. Communities like Creed of Champions extend this philosophy to the social side of BAR:

[Crd] As long as I can have fun and play with people who respect each other, the game stays enjoyable no matter what happens on the battlefield.