Unfortunately, this buyout means the game is currently only available in a handful of countries (the US, UK, Ireland, Canada, Australia and New Zealand) , although it was available worldwide before the takeover. We will therefore have to wait before finding the game with us, but Spotify announces that this is indeed planned.
On the news side, the Spotify catalog now serves as the basis for the game (unlike SoundCloud in its free version), and it is possible to listen to the song in its entirety at the end of the game.
“In the future, we also plan to integrate Heardle and other interactive experiences more fully within Spotify to allow music lovers to connect more deeply with artists and challenge their friends – and have fun in the process”, says Spotify.