RedOctane Games, the studio founded last year by music rhythm gaming veterans, hardware innovators and leading creators from the global rhythm gaming community, announced  Stage Tour an all-new rhythm music title now in active development.

Delivering a shot of nostalgia to honor the legacy of music games, Stage Tour has been designed to respect the past, while building an evolving experience for the future, designed for a modern gaming audience.

Stage Tour is poised to rekindle the flame of plastic-instrument rhythm gaming with numerous new features and gamemodes, dozens of bandmates and instruments to fit your unique style, a deep competitive spine, and an extensive roadmap of seasonal content and live events.

Stage Tour is not just a game; it’s a long-term platform created in conjunction with the community. A home for music loving gamers, Stage Tour features new instruments, controller and keyboard compatibility and deep gameplay mechanics, with note charts optimized depending on the type of instrument or controller used.

Following the classic gaming recipe of easy to play, hard to master, Stage Tour is highly accessible for newcomers, while delivering an ever-evolving challenge for experienced gamers.

Stage Tour is built to bring people together through the power of music, whether players are performing solo, rocking out with friends online, or turning their living room into a virtual concert experience. Inspired by social energy, competition, and unforgettable moments that made rhythm games a worldwide phenomenon, Stage Tour aims to deliver an experience that is accessible, exciting, and rewarding for players of all skill levels.

Players can jump in with guitar, drums, vocals, keyboard, or a standard controller, making it easy for first-time players to join in while giving longtime rhythm game fans the dedicated instrument experience they love.

Campaign Mode is a fresh progression-driven take on the rhythm genre inspired by modern roguelites. Each campaign run will have different setlists, challenges, gameplay modifiers, and branching paths. Picking the right powers and items for your loadout is the key to a successful tour. This mode is built around giving players unique and endlessly replayable experiences.

Alongside Campaign Mode, players will also be able to jump instantly into songs through Quickplay, sharpen their skills with Practice Mode, and test their mastery in Judgements Mode, built for players chasing perfection.

A new era starts here!

RedOctane Games announced that the lights are dimming, and the audience is hushed, as digital pre-orders for Stage Tour are officially open.

Fans who pre-order can save 10% off the launch price ($39.99 / €39.99 / £34.99) ahead of the game's release.

NO GUITAR? NO PROBLEM.

At the heart of Stage Tour's PLAY YOUR WAY philosophy are the all-new Arcade 4-Lane and Arcade 5-Lane instrument types, designed specifically for standard gamepads and gaming keyboards. No additional hardware required!

Unlike traditional guitar charts, Arcade combines parts from guitar, bass, drums, vocals and more into dedicated note charts, allowing players to experience multiple instruments throughout a single song. With 4-Lane and 5-Lane options, every track in the launch setlist is playable across all difficulty levels using the controller or keyboard you already own.

Whether you're discovering rhythm games for the first time or returning after years away, Stage Tour makes it easier than ever to jump straight into the action.

Go it solo, or when friends join the party, Stage Tour supports up to four players using any combination of supported instruments and input methods, whether playing locally, online, or through cross-platform multiplayer. From four guitars shredding together to a full band with drums and vocals, or a living room full of gamepads, Stage Tour gives everyone the freedom to PLAY YOUR WAY.

YOUR OLD GEAR? ROCK ON.

Still have an old guitar controller or drum kit tucked away in a closet? It might be time to dust it off!

Stage Tour has been built with legacy instrument compatibility in mind, supporting a wide range of guitar and drum controllers from the original Guitar Hero™ and Rock Band™ era of music gaming alongside today's modern hardware.

On PC, Stage Tour supports more than 50 guitar controllers and 20 drum kits, with compatible hardware dating back to 2006, including instruments from the Guitar Hero and Rock Band generations, as well as modern PDP® Riffmaster™ and CRKD® guitar controllers.

On PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S, Stage Tour supports compatibility with select instruments from the current and previous generations of each respective platform, including Rock Band™ 4 guitars and drums, PDP Riffmaster and CRKD Gibson® controllers.

Whether you're dusting off an old guitar controller, picking up something new, or playing on a gamepad or keyboard, Stage Tour has a solution, making it easier than ever to get the old band back together or start an entirely new one!

For the latest tested instrument compatibility information, including supported platforms and hardware, visit StageTour.com. Additional instruments will continue to be evaluated and added as testing progresses.

WANT NEW GEAR? WE THOUGHT YOU MIGHT.

We said you don't need a guitar controller. We didn't say you wouldn't want one!

Through its partnership with Gibson, RedOctane Games is bringing the legendary Kramer® guitar brand to a new generation of rhythm gaming with the official Stage Tour Kramer Wireless Guitar Controller.

The Stage Tour Kramer Guitar + Game Bundle includes the wireless guitar controller and a copy of Stage Tour, with a digital download for PC, XBOX Series X|S and Nintendo® Switch™2, and a physical disc for PlayStation 5. Prices start at $129.99 USD / €139.99 / £119.99.

For those looking to relive the full on band experience, Stage Tour offers additional hardware and game bundles, including two-guitar bundles and complete band kits featuring the official Stage Tour Drum Kit and wired or wireless microphones. With support for guitar, bass, drums and vocals, up to four players can take to the stage together.

Expanding the lineup, the CRKD x Stage Tour Collection features officially licensed Gibson® guitar controllers inspired by the iconic Les Paul®, SG® and Explorer™ designs, combining legendary guitar heritage with modern technology.

Beyond the hardware, Stage Tour features more than 180 authentic in-game guitars from Gibson, Epiphone and Kramer at launch, creating the largest collection of real-world guitars ever featured in a music game.

No rock show is complete without the gear to back it up, and Stage Tour is arriving with a purpose-built hardware lineup led by an official guitar controller created in partnership with Kramer guitars, part of the Gibson family of brands. For drummers, Stage Tour will launch alongside an official modular drum kit featuring expandable attachments that allow players to build out their setup over time, while vocalists will be able to jump in using both wired and wireless microphone options.

The multi-year partnership between Gibson and RedOctane Games goes far beyond hardware. Iconic instruments from Gibson, Epiphone, and Kramer will be brought to life within Stage Tour, giving players the chance to perform with some of the most legendary guitars in rock history. The experience is further elevated by an officially inspired in-game hub modeled after the world-renowned Gibson Garage Nashville flagship store—an immersive destination in the heart of Music City, USA, designed as a vibrant gathering place where music, creativity, and the energy of live performance come together.

Building on that vision, Stage Tour has been designed to be more than a collection of songs. Whether playing on smaller stages or in massive arenas, players will be able to build and customize their band from a diverse roster of bandmates with distinct personalities, styles, and identities, allowing every band to feel uniquely their own.

Key Features:

• BUILD YOUR BAND: Chase the top score by unlocking unique bandmates, each with their own look, attitude, and stage presence. Choose from multiple variants to match your band’s personality, assign members to Lead, Groove, Drums, or Vocals.
• PICK YOUR STYLE: Customize your lineup with official Gibson guitar and bass designs. As you play, your band evolves with you. Mix and match characters to create a lineup that feels uniquely yours, whether rocking solo or jamming with up to four players.
• OWN THE STAGE: Push your skills, master every note, and conquer every challenge. Rise through the ranks to unlock legendary rewards, exclusive content, and permanent bragging rights.

Stage Tour is coming to Nintendo Switch 2, PS5, Xbox SerieS X|S and PC (Steam) on December 10, 2026.