Project Afternight custom song: Setup Guide & Tips - Songs

Project Afternight custom song: Setup Guide & Tips

Learn how Project Afternight handles custom songs, fan-song playlists, difficulties, Full Combos, unlocks, and safe progression strategies.

2026-08-24
Project Afternight Wiki Team
Quick Guide
  • Project Afternight custom song content is organized through playable mods, fan songs, remixes, and additional tracks.
  • Choose a stage, category, song, and difficulty before starting a performance.
  • Full Combos matter because song completion contributes toward several progression features.
  • Custom icons are separate from custom songs and require 50 qualifying unique song Full Combos.
  • Check song availability in-game because the catalog includes active, removed, and work-in-progress content.

Project Afternight custom song basics

Project Afternight is a Roblox-based Friday Night Funkin’ experience built around a large catalog of mods, fan songs, remixes, and soundtrack additions. A “custom song” in this context usually means a track added from a featured fan project or an additional music collection, not a player-upload system.

The standard route is simple: enter a stage, select a category, choose a song, and set the difficulty. Performances can be played alone or through multiplayer formats such as 1v1, 2v2, and 4v4. This structure makes the song browser the central tool for finding custom content.

Content groupWhat it representsBest use
Playable modsFull FNF mods and themed song packsExplore complete experiences
Fan songsCommunity-made tracks connected to a mod or creatorFind unusual charts and remixes
Additional tracksMusic from other games, artists, and OST collectionsBroaden the song catalog
Removed contentProjects no longer listed as activeTreat as historical information

The catalog includes recognizable FNF projects alongside music connected to titles such as OMORI, ULTRAKILL, Undertale, Touhou, Persona, and other fandoms. Availability can change when a project is removed, revised, or placed under review.

Search Tip

Start with a familiar mod or artist category, then move to fan songs and additional tracks. This reduces browsing time and helps you select a chart that matches your skill level.

How to find and select a custom song

Use the following process whenever you want to locate a specific fan song or test a new chart. The menu names and catalog contents may change with updates, but the selection logic remains consistent.

1

Join a stage

Enter the main song-selection area and wait for the stage interface to load. If you are playing with others, confirm that the group is ready before changing the selection.

2

Choose a category

Browse playable mods, fan-song bundles, miscellaneous FNF content, or additional tracks. Select the category closest to the song’s original project or musician.

3

Pick the track

Read the song title and associated mod information carefully. Some categories contain multiple versions, remixes, one-shots, or songs with similar names.

4

Set difficulty

Select a difficulty that lets you maintain accuracy. For progression goals, begin with a reliable chart before attempting the hardest song in a pack.

5

Play and review

Finish the performance, check your accuracy, and record whether the result was a clear or Full Combo. Repeat the chart only when the practice has a clear goal.

Selection decisionRecommended choiceReason
First attemptModerate difficultyBuilds familiarity without wasting attempts
Practice sessionShort or familiar chartMakes timing errors easier to identify
Multiplayer matchKnown chartReduces selection disputes and loading delays
Progression pushHardest fitting chartUseful for song-specific titles and challenges

Do not assume that every track listed in older references remains playable. The project has documented removed mods, requested removals, and work-in-progress notices. Verify the current in-game listing before planning a long grind around one song.

Availability Warning

A song’s appearance in a historical catalog does not guarantee current availability. Check the live selection menu and avoid treating removed or outdated entries as active content.

Custom song progression and Full Combo goals

Performance quality is more useful than simply clearing a large number of songs. A Full Combo, commonly shortened to FC, means completing a chart without breaking the combo. Project Afternight also uses unique song Full Combos for progression toward custom icon access.

The documented custom icon requirement is 50 unique song FCs, and each qualifying song must contain at least 175 notes. This makes careful tracking important: repeating the same song does not replace a missing unique chart, and a short chart may not count toward the requirement.

GoalRequirement or focusPractical method
Clear a songComplete the chartUse a comfortable difficulty first
Earn an FCFinish without a combo breakReplay after identifying weak sections
Count toward custom iconsUnique song, at least 175 notesTrack qualifying songs separately
Earn a song-specific tagStrong performance on a fitting chartTarget the mod’s hardest or most thematic song

Some tags are themed around the source material. Examples include “Club Member” for Doki Doki content, “Escapist” for Piggy references, and “Prime” references associated with ULTRAKILL. These are not generic purchases; they are tied to strong performance on a specific song and difficulty.

Accuracy First

Choose charts where your timing is stable. A clean result is more valuable than repeatedly failing a song above your current level.

Unique Chart Tracking

Record every qualifying FC by song, not only by mod. This prevents duplicate clears from slowing the 50-song target.

Themed Challenges

After building consistency, attempt the song most closely associated with a mod’s identity or title reward.

Progression Tip

Build a personal FC list with the song name, mod, difficulty, note count when known, and result. This keeps the custom icon goal measurable.

Unlocks, icons, and performance rewards

Project Afternight separates performance unlocks from conventional paid progression. The referenced game description states that animations, icons, noteskins, and notesplashes are unlocked by playing the related mod or song. It also describes a shop interface without a points system or microtransaction model.

Custom icons become available after the required FC milestone. The upload format is based on three states—neutral, losing, and winning—with an image structure similar to Psych Engine’s icon system. The documented image range is 150x150 to 450x150 pixels.

FeatureHow it is earnedWhat to remember
AnimationsPlay the related mod or songUnlocks are connected to source content
IconsPlay related content; custom icons require 50 unique FCsTrack unique qualifying songs
NoteskinsPlay the associated mod or songNot described as a paid purchase
NotesplashesPlay the associated mod or songAvailability can follow catalog changes
Custom icon uploadReach the documented FC milestonePrepare neutral, losing, and winning states

A strong routine combines variety with repeat practice. Use new songs to increase unique progress, then revisit difficult charts to improve accuracy. If a song is connected to a title or cosmetic reward, learn its chart patterns before attempting the highest difficulty.

Custom Song Progress Checklist:

  • Choose a category that matches the target mod or artist
  • Confirm the song and difficulty before starting
  • Record unique Full Combos and qualifying note counts
  • Practice difficult sections instead of repeating random charts
  • Review unlocks after completing related songs
Loadout Advice

Treat noteskins, notesplashes, and icons as personalization and progression rewards. They can improve readability, but chart knowledge and timing remain the main performance factors.

Project Afternight custom song FAQ

Project Afternight’s catalog is broad, and its song list can include content from many independent mods, fan projects, musicians, and game soundtracks. The safest approach is to use the live menu for current availability while using the community reference page for broader catalog context. See the Project: Afternight reference page for the listed mod groups, additional tracks, removed content, and documented mechanics.

QuestionShort answer
Can every listed song be played?No. Some entries may be removed, outdated, or associated with work-in-progress content.
Are custom songs the same as custom icons?No. Custom songs refer to playable music content; custom icons are a separate personalization feature.
What is the most useful first target?Select a familiar, moderate chart and work toward clean clears before harder FC attempts.

Q: Does Project Afternight let players upload their own custom songs?

The available reference describes a curated catalog of mods, fan songs, remixes, and additional tracks. It documents custom icon uploads, but it does not confirm a player song-upload system.

Q: How do I find a specific fan song?

Join a stage, open the category connected to the mod or musician, select the track, and confirm its difficulty. Search related fan-song bundles when the song is not listed under the original mod.

Q: Do all Full Combos count toward custom icons?

The documented requirement is 50 unique song Full Combos, with each qualifying song having at least 175 notes. Duplicate clears and shorter charts may not advance that milestone.

Q: Can a custom song unlock cosmetics?

Playing related mods or songs can unlock content such as animations, icons, noteskins, and notesplashes. Exact availability depends on the current catalog and game update.

Reference Note

Use the live Project Afternight selection menu for current song availability, and use the linked reference for catalog history and documented mechanics.