r/PumpItUp May 19 '26

'Pump It Up Phoenix 2' to Release in June, Premieres at PlayX4

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Andamiro announced that it will unveil "Pump It Up Phoenix 2," the latest title in its arcade rhythm game series "Pump It Up," for the first time at "PlayX4 2026." Along with this, the company will showcase the Asia-Pacific Tournament, content linked to the Steam version of "Pump It Up Rise," and a dedicated controller. "Pump It Up Phoenix 2" is scheduled for release in June.

"Pump It Up Phoenix 2" is built upon the core gameplay of the original "Phoenix." It features enhanced new functions, including the addition of the latest popular K-POP songs, a Pumpbility rank system that displays user skill and performance, and an improved Rival System.

The Rival System increases competitive immersion and gameplay persistence by allowing players to check information about designated rivals through the 2P area during solo play. Furthermore, the focus was placed on providing an expanded gameplay experience while inheriting the fun of the arcade rhythm action games that users have become familiar with.

In addition, Pump It Up Phoenix 2 incorporates linkage features for users who own Pump It Up Rise, which is currently available on the Steam platform. Users who own Pump It Up Rise can play Rise-exclusive charts and related content within the arcade version of Pump It Up Phoenix 2.

Andamiro will host the 'Pump It Up Dominion: 2026 Asia-Pacific Tournament' on the main stage of PlayX4 2026. This tournament will feature representative players from seven Asian countries, including Korea, Australia, New Zealand, Indonesia, Thailand, the Philippines, and Singapore, and will be held on May 24 at 10:20 AM.

An exhibition related to PUMP IT UP RISE for Steam will also be prepared. Pump It Up Rise is a PC title officially released in March, and through its connection with Pump It Up Phoenix 2, it conveys the potential for expanding the 'Pump It Up' platform. In addition, the dedicated controller for Pump It Up Rise, currently under development, will also be on display at the Andamiro booth. An Andamiro official stated, "Pump It Up Phoenix 2 is a new title prepared to provide an expanded content experience and an exciting gameplay environment for both existing arcade fans and new users."

https://www.gamemeca.com/view.php?gid=1775348

(PlayX4 2026 takes place from May 21st to May 24th)


r/PumpItUp Oct 01 '23

Awesome PIU: a collection of posts & resources that I have found helpful

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Popular websites

Novice (S1-S7) advice

Beginner (S8-S12) advice

Early Intermediate (S13-S16) advice

Late Intermediate (S17-S20) advice


r/PumpItUp 11h ago

đŸ„č

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Could've gotten it but damn that hurts


r/PumpItUp 13h ago

I got the chance to play with a freestyler for the first time.

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I live in Brazil, where it’s already rare to find active Pump players, let alone a freestyler. This guy could play songs without even looking at the screen, and on top of that, he would improvise choreography for songs he didn’t know.

It’s a shame I couldn’t get a better shot of him, but he was really good.

I’ve always thought the culture was amazing. Once, when I went to São Paulo, I had the opportunity to meet a professional freestyler, and it was the first time I’d ever seen someone play like that.


r/PumpItUp 16h ago

POV: Your arcade still doesn't have Phoenix

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r/PumpItUp 1d ago

First personal S16 milestone pass!

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25 Upvotes

While I've only been playing pump for a month, there are songs that I really like and set some as milestones until I plateau. EMOMOMO S16 was one of those and I just barely passed it. Felt like sharing as a first post here, cheers!


r/PumpItUp 1d ago

Advice for a Beginner

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Hi, i started PIU 2 weeks ago and i've been wondering how to improve. rn im able to play S7-8 with a gray A, are there any techniques or habits i should learn early on? ty! (P.S this is my very first dancepad game but im familiar with VSRG's)


r/PumpItUp 1d ago

Hi, good evening, does anyone here have the Piu Pro 2 for MK9? :D

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r/PumpItUp 2d ago

Does anyone which cab this is?

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10 Upvotes

r/PumpItUp 2d ago

Arms getting tired easily when using the bar

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"The bar" im using a homemade version with a chair but its somewhat the same height as the arcade (from memory at least)

I'm getting pretty tired of 3 songs or so, could it be because of my height or my technique with using the bar?

I'm 167cm so sometimes reaching the upper arrows can be a bit of a struggle


r/PumpItUp 2d ago

Phoenix 2 in round 1

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39 Upvotes

I am here at the mainplace mall in socal and it is here. guess ill go buy that steam game now


r/PumpItUp 2d ago

How to know if I’m early or late

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Been playing Phoenix 2 where accuracy matters. I find myself streaming the S17’s fine except that the greats just appear in the middle of my runs even when I’m “feeling good” :/

Is this the time to play HJ? How do I know if I’m early or late (does it show in a recording replay?) any tips in general for getting my 20 great UG’s to slightly fewer?

Thanks in advance for your help 🙏


r/PumpItUp 2d ago

Ranked Feature???

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6 Upvotes

XX version is quite confusing tbh... there's a rank mode but what it is supposed to mean???

Besides of VJ and No BGA Dark... what's the purpose?


r/PumpItUp 2d ago

How do you record gameplay from the PIU Machine itself?

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Whenever practicing charts at home, I watch clean recordings of the gameplay recorded in a local machine. How does one do this? What settings can I tinker on the website to record my previous plays?

On another note, how can one use the camera present on the cab itself to take a picture? Thank you!


r/PumpItUp 3d ago

How to Aquire more songs?

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My round 1 machine just updated to pheonix2 but has limited charts im confused as to hiw to aquire the other charts the volumes are locked how do i unlock them or is that a cabinet issue


r/PumpItUp 3d ago

Does anybody know about any good quality metal mats that are compatible with Mac? / Alguien sabe de algĂșn tapete sĂłlido de buena calidad que sea compatible con Mac?

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I don't have a pc, and I know LTEK mats are compatible with Mac and also made out of metal, but I feel like they're too expensive for what they offer, and don't even come with a handlebar (and if I got it from them it it's gonna be even more expensive), also heard i'd have to mod them. Or could anyone tell me how long a good wood mat lasts? I'm not entirely against the idea of one but I'd like it to last as long as possible as well. I'd appreciate recommendations a lot, thanks.

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No tengo una pc, y se que los tapetes de LTEK son compatibles con Mac, pero siento que son muy caros para lo que ofrecen, y ni siquiera vienen con barra (y si se las comprara a ellos me saldría incluso mås caro), también he escuchado que los tendría que modificar. O alguien podría decirme cuanto dura un buen tapete de madera? No estoy totalmente en contra de la idea de uno, pero quisiera que dure lo mås posible también. Apreciaría mucho recomendaciones, gracias.


r/PumpItUp 4d ago

2010 Machine and Software

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Not a great pad, Its old and are not taken care off. Kinda wanna repair it myself but I only for an hour in here so... yeah


r/PumpItUp 4d ago

How to transfer Game ID data from Phoenix to Phoenix 2?

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I want to transfer my progress in Phoenix to Phoenix 2, however, nothing comes up in this menu. What can I do? To clarify, this will involve only one AmPass card.


r/PumpItUp 5d ago

Tomatonium Clears Every D25 in One Session

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When Phoenix 2 released, most people spent their first session listening to the new songs, playing the new charts, and exploring the new features. Tomatonium had a different idea on how he wanted to spend his first session; clear every D25. I interviewed Tomatonium to gain more insight on how he approached not just this challenge, but his journey to improving as a player. Check it out on my YouTube!


r/PumpItUp 6d ago

Best hand controller?

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Would like something to help me study charts. B2l? Which one?


r/PumpItUp 6d ago

How to decrease shoulder pain after sessions?

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If no one is on the machine I usually play 2 hour sessions. Starting with one s9 to warm up and only s10 and s11s after that. I noticed that during sessions, my shoulders feel tired, but at a manageable level of discomfort after an hour or so. After 2 hours I can’t go on. How long should I rest for? And should I focus on working out my upper body to build muscle? Thanks in advance.


r/PumpItUp 6d ago

Charts to learn heel-toe

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Finally got my L-Tek pad yesterday, and since I have no har atm I am learning to play with the heel-toe method so I can still somewhat play at home until then

I watched this and that tutorials and im slowly getting the hang of it!

I can comfortable do 120-140 bpm S4 and 120BPM S6 EDIT: Highest I've done is Euphorianic S7 with an AA+

just wanted to know if there were any specific maps that people would consider good for getting more used to it? some maps i play are just repeated notes at a bit too comfortable pace


r/PumpItUp 7d ago

Ost banya 3rd unfinished

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43 Upvotes

Hice esta publicacion en un grupo de face pero me la mandaron bien lejos y solo queria saber opiniones dejo el texto original y los leo

Soy un ex pumper retirado de la vieja escuela el dia de hoy me dio curiosidad por preguntarle a la IA acerca de unos tesoros que tengo guardados y segun ella tengo unos santos griales jaja tengo el ost original banya 3rd unfinished autografiado por banya por los miembros cuando vinieron a la tnt 8 creo fue, che yahpp se paso de corneta y me lo firmo por debajo del cd y tambien tengo una tarjeta del juego tcg de beethoven virus de esas brillosas en la orilla firmada por el en el nacional que se hizo aqui por ese mismo año 2004 segun la IA no hay estimacion del valor porque segun son piezas unicas y si creo eso, pero ustedes que creen que realmente sean tan invaluables? Hasta tengo aun la playera negra con los logos y mangas bordadas la original y varias tarjetas del tcg ahi guardadas, la IA me dijo que deberia ponerlas en un museo por su valor jaja los leo


r/PumpItUp 5d ago

En neza

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r/PumpItUp 6d ago

Impossible to hold 3 panels at once

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Hitting the wall with passing some 18-19s as my feet (size 7.5-8) is not able to hold 3 notes occurring at same time which drops my life bar. Now I realize higher levels are for larger feet only