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.

The new trailer also teased Stage Tour's flagship Campaign Mode, 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!

Following the behind-the-scenes look at Stage Tour earlier this summer, music and rhythm game developers RedOctane Games are warming up the show ahead of the game’s main stage debut later this year.

New additions to the setlist revealed so far, we have a trio of killer tracks that are guaranteed to make you headbang. Get out your speakers, turn up the volume and let’s go!

Newly Announced Tracks

• "Siren" — Castle Rat
• "Broken Dreams, Inc." — Rise Against
• "Phychosocial" — Slipknot

Current Confirmed Stage Tour Setlist (16 Songs)

• "RATATATA" by Babymetal & Electric Callboy
• "Get the Funk Out" by Extreme
• "Square Hammer" by Ghost
• "Mimi's Delivery Service" by Good Kid
• "Dani California" by Red Hot Chili Peppers
• "Terminator Oscillator" by Static-X
• "Island in the Sun" by Weezer
• "Bite Me" — Avril Lavigne
• "Airhead" — Honey Revenge
• "For A Pessimist, I'm Pretty Optimistic" — Paramore
• "Do Me Like That" — The Paradox
• "Jane!" — The Long Faces
• "The Unknowing" — Jfarrari
• "Siren" — Castle Rat
• "Broken Dreams, Inc." — Rise Against
• "Phychosocial" — Slipknot

Stage Tour is heading to San Diego Comic-Con 2026 at Booth #2834, where attendees can go hands-on with the latest build, experience the officially licensed Kramer Guitar Controller for the first time, pick up an exclusive Dark Horse Comics one-shot, and take home limited-edition giveaways.

Highlights include:

• Play Stage Tour at SDCC: Be among the first to play the latest closed alpha build on custom-built arcade cabinets at Booth #2834. 
• Exclusive Dark Horse Comics One-Shot: Pick up a Stage Tour comic featuring select bandmates from the game in an all-new original story, available throughout San Diego Comic-Con while supplies last at the Stage Tour booth (#2834) or Dark Horse Comics booth (#2615). 
• First Hands-On with the Kramer Guitar Controller: Get an early look at playable pre-production units of the officially licensed controller before launch. 
• 16 Songs Revealed: The soundtrack now includes 16 confirmed tracks from artists including Slipknot, Rise Against, Paramore, Avril Lavigne, Honey Revenge, Castle Rat, The Long Faces, The Paradox, and Jfarrari. 
• SDCC Rewards: Play Stage Tour at the booth to receive limited-edition collectibles, including the Dark Horse Comics one-shot, bandmate posters, keychains, merchandise, and more while supplies last.

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 built with the community at its core, helping shape its future. Expect detailed feature reveals and deeper breakdowns in the months ahead.

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