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!

What if you’re not a big fan of thrashing guitars, heavy metal arms and gruff metal vocals? What if classic rock and roll does nothing for you? Does the upcoming rhythm riffing game Stage Tour have something for you? Well…this week’s Setlist Reveal, the fifteenth time that RedOctane has lifted up the curtain so you can take a peek within, shows you just that.

For Setlist Reveal #15, we're switching things up. This week we're bringing R&B, synthwave, jazz, and prog-hop onto the stage with setlist additions from Leon Thomas, The Midnight, KNOWER and Ando San. Expect soaring guitar solos, infectious grooves and some of the most challenging charts.

Meet the latest additions and discover the stories behind the songs below.

Newly Announced Tracks

“Baccarat” – Leon Thomas

Before becoming a Grammy-winning R&B artist, Leon Thomas got his start on Broadway as a child performer in productions including The Lion King and The Color Purple. He later starred alongside Ariana Grande in Nickelodeon’s Victorious, before building a career as a singer, songwriter and producer. His Grammy wins include Best R&B Album for MUTT and Best R&B Song for co-writing SZA’s “Snooze.”

“Baccarat” brings that musicianship to Stage Tour, with guitar and production from Freaky Rob. Known for his work with artists including Kendrick Lamar, Usher and Lil Wayne, Rob helps give the track its energy and guitar-driven edge. 

“Sunset” – The Midnight

The Midnight bring their signature synthwave sound to Stage Tour with “Sunset,” a standout single from their 2016 debut full-length album, Endless Summer. The band’s music draws on mono no aware, a Japanese idea that finds beauty and sadness in the passing of time, a fitting backdrop for their nostalgic sound.

Across six full-length albums in the last decade, including October 2025’s Syndicate, The Midnight have continued to explore that feeling. “Sunset” captures it with glowing synths, a big chorus and a soaring guitar solo.

“Overtime (Live Band Sesh)” – KNOWER

Remember the jazz track Jake teased in our Deep Dive? Meet “Overtime (Live Band Sesh)” from KNOWER, the duo of Louis Cole and Genevieve Artadi.

This live version, also released on their some thingies EP in February 2025, brings the band’s intricate playing and relentless groove straight into Stage Tour. It features some of the most challenging charts across multiple instruments. Watch the performance above, then get ready to put in some overtime of your own.

“Identify” – Ando San

Ando San calls his sound “prog-hop,” combining progressive guitar playing with hip-hop beats. Currently on the road opening for Periphery alongside fellow support acts Ne Obliviscaris and Greyhaven, he brings “Identify” to Stage Tour from his album Seeing Pastures.

The album explores the cost of pursuing something you love, questioning whether the struggle is worth it. “Identify” brings that creative drive to a track with plenty for players to get their hands around. And drummers? Good luck. This one has a contender for the nastiest drum break in our launch setlist.

Current Confirmed Stage Tour Setlist (69 Songs)

Explore the songs revealed so far with playlists put together by our community. Revisit your favorites or discover something new on Spotify / Apple Music  / YouTube Music.

Community-made playlists. Track availability may vary by platform and region.

1. “Bite Me” – Avril Lavigne
2. “RATATATA” – BABYMETAL & Electric Callboy
3. “Just Pretend” – Bad Omens
4. “Blind and Frozen” – Beast in Black
5. “Red Flag” – Billy Talent
6. “Pump It” – Black Eyed Peas
7. “MORE THAN YOU KNOW” – blink-182
8. “Siren” – Castle Rat
9. “I Fought the Law” – The Clash
10. “Just Like Heaven” – The Cure
11. “I Believe in a Thing Called Love” – The Darkness
12. “Photograph” – Def Leppard
13. “Rio” – Duran Duran
14. “Bad Habits” – Ed Sheeran feat. Bring Me the Horizon
15. “Get the Funk Out” – Extreme
16. “Heartbreak Feels So Good” – Fall Out Boy
17. “Land of Confusion” – Genesis
18. “Square Hammer” – Ghost
19. “Mimi's Delivery Service” – Good Kid
20. “Airhead” – Honey Revenge
21. “Grace” – Jeff Buckley
22. “The Unknowing” – Jfarrari
23. “Jane!” – The Long Faces
24. “The End” – Mammoth
25. “The Motherload” – Mastodon
26. “Tornado of Souls” – Megadeth
27. “Lux Æterna” – Metallica
28. “Kickstart My Heart” – Mötley Crüe
29. “Starlight” – Muse
30. “ballad of a homeschooled girl” – Olivia Rodrigo
31. “Do Me Like That” – The Paradox
32. “For a Pessimist, I'm Pretty Optimistic” – Paramore
33. “Just” – Radiohead
34. “Dani California” – Red Hot Chili Peppers
35. “Broken Dreams, Inc.” – Rise Against
36. “In the Stars” – The Rolling Stones
37. “Psychosocial” – Slipknot
38. “All Star” – Smash Mouth
39. “In the Meantime” – Spacehog
40. “Terminator Oscillator” – Static-X
41. “…Baby One More Time” – Tenacious D
42. “Shut Up and Dance” – Walk the Moon
43. “Island in the Sun” – Weezer
44. “Teenage Dirtbag” – Wheatus
45. “Sharp Dressed Man” – ZZ Top
46. "Parklife" – Blur
47. "Night Witches" – Sabaton
48. "When Worlds Collide" – Powerman 5000
49. "Do Me a Favor" – The Bites
50. "Limbo Man" – The Dust Coda
51. "Raised on Rock N Roll" – The Karma Effect
52. "Metalingus" – Alter Bridge
53. "Fire" – Kasabian
54. “You Wanted War” – Sum 41
55. “Under a Glass Moon” – Dream Theater
56. “Handshake With Hell” – Arch Enemy
57. “The New Flesh” – Sylosis
58. “Gaslighter” – Alien Ant Farm
59. “Golden Child” – 12 Stones
60. “The Urge” – Judge and Jury ft. Tyler Connolly of Theory of a Deadman
61. “Damage Done” – Jonathan Young ft. RichaadEB
62. “Lola Montez” – Volbeat
63. “Negative Space” – Silverstein
64. “The Heart From Your Hate” – Trivium
65. “Stage Tour” – Steve Ouimette & The Stage Crew
66. “Baccarat” – Leon Thomas
67. “Sunset” – The Midnight
68. “Overtime (Live Band Sesh)” – KNOWER
69. “Identify” – Ando San

That’s now 69 songs confirmed from the full Stage Tour setlist of 90+ tracks spanning six decades.

The next setlist reveal lands November 18.

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) on December 10, 2026.