UMG becomes the first-major music company to license TYGER’s groundbreaking interactive gaming-focused music service, powering new ways for artists, songwriters and fans to connect and experience music through gaming
TYGER uses AI to power adaptive gaming soundtracks that bring the music fans know and love into real-time gameplay
SAN DIEGO and SANTA MONICA, Calif., Oct. 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — TYGER, the adaptive music platform built for gaming, and Universal Music Group (UMG), the world leader in music-based entertainment, today announced the first major-music licensing agreement that connects artists and songwriters from UMG’s global roster to TYGER’s gaming-focused music service.
Under the agreement, select licensed recordings from UMG’s global recorded music and publishing catalogs will soon be available through TYGER’s paid, on-demand subscription service, for personal immersive listening experiences during active gameplay. Additionally, some UMG recordings will also be available on TYGER’s free, ad-supported streaming service.
Unlike traditional music services, TYGER is built specifically for interactive entertainment. Through a single subscription, players can enjoy their favorite music alongside supported games, with licensed tracks adapting in real-time to live gameplay, enabled through TYGER’s patented technology. Because TYGER allows users to play music alongside existing games in this way, it creates a direct route for artists, songwriters and rights holders to reach gaming audiences, while giving players greater control over the music accompanying their gameplay.
Nick Venti, CEO and co-founder of TYGER, said, “Gaming is where the next generation spends its time, discovers culture and connects with friends, but music has never had a native way to reach those audiences. This agreement with Universal Music Group is an important milestone for TYGER and validates our vision for the future of music in and around interactive and digital experiences. Together, we’re creating new opportunities for players, developers, artists, songwriters and rights holders alike.”
Michael Nash, Chief Digital Officer & EVP at UMG, said, “At UMG, we have a well-established track record of exploring and developing new creative and commercial opportunities that enable our artists, songwriters and labels to better connect with music fans. We believe that music has a more integral role to play in gaming and through this innovative new licensing agreement with TYGER, our artists and their music will now be able to soundtrack personalized gameplay experiences and connect with millions of gamers and fans around the world.”
The Universal Music Group relationship represents the latest milestone in TYGER’s growth. TYGER is currently live with a library of more than 400,000 songs, primarily from independent artists. Following the addition of UMG content, TYGER plans to relaunch later this year with an updated ad-supported tier and subscription offering, as it continues to pioneer a new category for licensed music in gaming, bringing artists, labels, developers, fans and players together through a platform designed specifically for dynamic interactive entertainment experiences.
About TYGER
TYGER is the adaptive music platform for the gaming generation, bringing licensed music and interactive entertainment through proprietary adaptive technology and direct music licensing. Built to work across PC, console and mobile, TYGER enables users to play premium music alongside gameplay without requiring game studio integration, creating dynamic listening experiences that respond in real time to player actions and gameplay events.
The platform is currently available in closed beta across more than 20 gaming titles whose combined monthly audiences exceed 540 million players and is supported by a growing catalogue of licensed music from the world’s leading rights holders. TYGER’s patented adaptive engine is creating a new category for licensed music in gaming, connecting artists, songwriters and composers, labels, developers and players through a platform purpose-built for the next generation of entertainment.
About Universal Music Group
At Universal Music Group, we exist to shape culture through the power of artistry. UMG is the world leader in music-based entertainment, with a broad array of businesses engaged in recorded music, music publishing, merchandising, and audiovisual content. Featuring the most comprehensive catalogue of recordings and songs across every musical genre, UMG identifies and develops artists and produces and distributes the most critically acclaimed and commercially successful music in the world. Committed to artistry, innovation, and entrepreneurship, UMG fosters the development of services, platforms, and business models in order to broaden artistic and commercial opportunities for our artists and create new experiences for fans. For more information, visit www.universalmusic.com.
Universal Music Publishing Group (UMPG), the global publishing division of Universal Music Group, represents a world-class catalogue of songs inclusive of every genre. Headquartered in Los Angeles, UMPG has 48 offices in 41 countries. The company represents some of the world’s most important songwriters and catalogs. UMPG is also a global leader in Classical & Screen, Christian/Gospel and Production Music. The company is the publisher of choices for film and TV studios, providing creative, sync licensing and administration services for companies including Universal Pictures, Warner Bros. Pictures, Lionsgate, MGM, Paramount, Disney Europe (and other territories), Viacom, Amazon, HBO, DreamWorks, DreamWorks Animation, Legendary Pictures, Mar Vista Entertainment, NBC and Sesame Workshop, among many others. For more information, visit https://www.umusicpub.com/.
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