RedOctane Games is preparing STAGE TOUR for a December 10, 2026 release on Switch 2, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC, with 48 of a planned 90-plus licensed songs announced so far. The studio was founded last August under Embracer Group and is staffed by Guitar Hero veterans.
RedOctane Games announced STAGE TOUR on August 26 during the gamescom Opening Night Live 2026 broadcast, confirming a December 10, 2026 release date. The rhythm game is coming to Nintendo Switch 2, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC through Steam and the Epic Games Store. The studio was founded last August as a unit under Embracer Group, carrying the name of the original RedOctane that developed Guitar Hero, and it is staffed by veterans of that series.
The announcement set the shape of the project before a single add-on song was named: at least 90 licensed tracks spanning multiple artists at launch, more than 180 unlockable guitars including Gibson instruments through a partnership with the manufacturer, four difficulty levels, and hardware support for guitar-shaped controllers, drum kits, and microphones. Play is built for solo or cooperative sessions of up to four players, with teams formed freely from lead guitar, bass, drums, vocals, and PC keyboard roles. Metallica, Red Hot Chili Peppers, The Rolling Stones, Paramore, Muse, and Ed Sheeran were among the artists named in the reveal footage.
The September 10 update added Blur's "Parklife," Sabaton's "Night Witches," and Powerman 5000's "When Worlds Collide," which pushed the announced track list to 48. That is roughly half of the 90-plus songs planned for launch, so the studio is still holding back a large portion of the licensed catalog while the December 10, 2026 date stands.
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RedOctane Games added three songs to STAGE TOUR, its rhythm action game for Switch 2, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S: Blur's "Parklife," Sabaton's "Night Witches," and Powerman 5000's "When Worlds Collide." That brings the announced track list to 48. The retail version is planned to include more than 90 licensed songs spanning six eras at launch when the game releases on December 10, 2026.
RedOctane Games announced on August 26 during the gamescom Opening Night Live 2026 broadcast that its rhythm game STAGE TOUR will release on December 10. The title will be available on PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store, as well as on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch 2. STAGE TOUR supports solo play and cooperative multiplayer for up to four players, with teams freely formed from roles including lead guitar, bass, drums, vocals, and PC keyboard. The game includes 90 or more licensed tracks, with artists such as Metallica, Red Hot Chili Peppers, The Rolling Stones, Paramore, Muse, and Ed Sheeran named in the reveal footage. Players can unlock over 180 types of guitars, including instruments from Gibson, with which the game has a partnership. The game features four difficulty levels and hardware support, including guitar-shaped controllers, drum kits, and microphones. RedOctane Games was founded last August as a studio under Embracer Group, carrying on the name of the original RedOctane that developed Guitar Hero.