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!

On December 10, when the house lights dim, a new generation of fans will finally be able to pick up their Guitar Controllers, turn the volume up to 11 and rock out as Stage Tour starts shipping!

The new trailer which went live at ONL featured Mötley Crüe’s iconic “Kickstart My Heart,” and marked the latest stop on the Stage Tour road to launch, with fans able to go hands-on with the game throughout the week on the now-famous Stage Tour custom arcade machines, available to play on the show floor.

But the tour doesn’t stop in Cologne; Stage Tour will be taking to the road, hitting select events and destinations in the months ahead, giving fans worldwide the chance to go hands-on before the game launches this December.

Built by veterans of the original music rhythm game era alongside leading developers and creators from the rhythm gaming community, Stage Tour honors everything fans loved about the golden age of music games while building something new and fresh: a massive setlist spanning six decades, an authentic Gibson guitar collection, a cast of 50 bandmates, and fresh game modes designed for everyone from first-timers to the most dedicated shredders.

With Stage Tour allowing up to four players to rock out together locally, and with all four players able to enjoy any combination of Guitar, Drums, Microphone or Gamepad, there’s a way to play for everyone and no end of options for your entire party to engage in high-octane living room mayhem!

Stage Tour has been designed to be inclusive, bringing friends, family and fellow music lovers together to rock out as a team. Supporting cross-platform online co-op play, as well as online leaderboards, there will always be something new to experience, and for those playing alone, Tour Mode offers a dedicated single-player experience, playable with either Guitar Controller or Gamepad.

Delivering one of the biggest and most varied launch setlists in the history of the genre, Stage Tour features over 90 songs spanning six decades of music from some of the greatest classic and modern artists of all time, including The Rolling Stones, Metallica, Radiohead, The Cure, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Mötley Crüe, Paramore and Olivia Rodrigo, to name but a few.

Today, RedOctane Games is unveiling 20 newly announced songs, its biggest batch of tracks yet, bringing the total revealed to 45 — and that’s not even half of it! More songs will be announced through the popular Stage Tour Setlist Reveal series across social media in the run-up to launch.

Confirmed Tracks Include:

• “Bite Me” – Avril Lavigne
• “RATATATA” – BABYMETAL & Electric Callboy
• “Just Pretend” – Bad Omens
• “Blind and Frozen” – Beast in Black
• “Red Flag” – Billy Talent
• “Pump It” – Black Eyed Peas
• “MORE THAN YOU KNOW” – blink-182
• “Siren” – Castle Rat
• “I Fought the Law” – The Clash
• “Just Like Heaven” – The Cure
• “I Believe in a Thing Called Love” – The Darkness
• “Photograph” – Def Leppard
• “Rio” – Duran Duran
• “Bad Habits” – Ed Sheeran feat. Bring Me the Horizon
• “Get the Funk Out” – Extreme
• “Heartbreak Feels So Good” – Fall Out Boy
• “Land of Confusion” – Genesis
• “Square Hammer” – Ghost
• “Mimi's Delivery Service” – Good Kid
• “Airhead” – Honey Revenge
• “Grace” – Jeff Buckley
• “The Unknowing” – Jfarrari
• “Jane!” – The Long Faces
• “The End” – Mammoth
• “The Motherload” – Mastodon
• “Tornado of Souls” – Megadeth
• “Lux Æterna” – Metallica
• “Kickstart My Heart” – Mötley Crüe
• “Starlight” – Muse
• “ballad of a homeschooled girl” – Olivia Rodrigo
• “Do Me Like That” – The Paradox
• “For a Pessimist, I'm Pretty Optimistic” – Paramore
• “Just” – Radiohead
• “Dani California” – Red Hot Chili Peppers
• “Broken Dreams, Inc.” – Rise Against
• “In the Stars” – The Rolling Stones
• “Psychosocial” – Slipknot
• “All Star” – Smash Mouth
• “In the Meantime” – Spacehog
• “Terminator Oscillator” – Static-X
• “…Baby One More Time” – Tenacious D
• “Shut Up and Dance” – Walk the Moon
• “Island in the Sun” – Weezer
• “Teenage Dirtbag” – Wheatus
• “Sharp Dressed Man” – ZZ Top

The setlist brings together era-defining classics and modern anthems, delivering the nostalgia hit fans crave while celebrating the incredible music that has shaped the last two decades since rhythm gaming first took the world by storm.

180+ AUTHENTIC GUITARS. 50+ BANDMATES.

Through its multi-year partnership with Gibson, Stage Tour brings more than 180 authentic guitars from Gibson, Epiphone and Kramer into the game at launch, the largest collection of real-world guitars ever featured in a music game.

Fans can unlock legendary instruments as they play, building their ultimate collection and taking real rock heritage on stage with them.

Joining them is a roster of over 50 bandmates, each with their own style and skins, giving players more than 150 unlockable combinations at launch.

“Today we’re pulling back the curtain and giving fans a glimpse at what’s behind,” said Simon Ebejer, Studio Head at RedOctane Games.  “We’ve shared our progress with fans publicly and with members of the community in closed alpha builds earlier than is typical in the games industry, allowing their feedback to shape the development of Stage Tour.  Familiar but fresh has been our mantra from day one, and whether you’re picking up a guitar controller, drum controller, a microphone, or a gamepad to play Arcade Mode, there’s a way to play that feels made for you, because it was.”

FAMILIAR, BUT FRESH

Easy to pick up, hard to master, Stage Tour pairs familiar favorites such as Quickplay and Practice modes with new ways to play, including accuracy-focused Judgements and a casual Karaoke mode built for nights when the party just wants to sing.

Headlining the lineup is Tour Mode, an all-new, roguelite-inspired single-player experience where fans choose their path, pick their bandmates and hit the road. Every tour plays out differently, putting an endlessly replayable twist on a tried-and-tested formula. More on Tour Mode will be revealed in the weeks and months ahead as Stage Tour continues its journey towards launch.

PLAY YOUR WAY

Anyone who experienced the thrill of rhythm music games in their heyday, will feel right at home as soon as they pick up their Guitar Controller with Stage Tour. Alongside Guitar Controllers, Drum Controllers and Microphones, Stage Tour introduces full support for standard gamepads as well as keyboard & mouse, with custom note charts built specifically for each input rather than simply adapting the traditional guitar experience.

The Guitar Controller sets the standard for the  iconic Stage Tour experience, but now anyone can jump in from the very first song with the controller they already own.

Quickplay and Judgements mode supports up to four players in any combination of Guitar Controllers, Drum Controllers, Microphones, gamepads and keyboard & mouse — whether that’s a full band or four guitars shredding together.

PRICING & AVAILABILITY

The Stage Tour game will be priced at $39.99 / €39.99 / £34.99. Fans can wishlist the game starting today across supported digital storefronts, with digital pre-orders opening closer to launch. An exact digital pre-order date will be announced shortly.

Hardware and bundle pre-orders are open now.

Fans can secure the complete Stage Tour experience today with the Stage Tour Kramer Guitar & Game Bundle, pairing the official Kramer Guitar Controller with the full Stage Tour game, starting at $129.99 USD / €139.99 / £119.99 at stagetour.com and participating retailers.

Gamers who pre-order the Kramer Guitar & Game Bundle at stagetour.com will also receive an exclusive Stage Tour Comic Book made in collaboration with Dark Horse Comics, as a pre-order bonus.

For those ready to build their full band, the more you pre-order, the more you save at stagetour.com. Bundle multiple pieces of Stage Tour hardware together, including the Stage Tour Band Kit + Game Bundle for $299.99 USD / €314.99 / £269.99, giving players everything they need to turn the living room into a world-class stage.

Official Stage Tour hardware will also be available to purchase individually, including:

• Stage Tour Kramer Guitar Controller – $109.99 USD / €114.99 / £99.99
• Stage Tour Drum Kit – $199.99 USD / €209.99 / £179.99
• Stage Tour Wireless Microphone – $29.99 USD / €29.99 / £27.99
• Stage Tour Wired USB Microphone – $19.99 USD / €19.99 / £17.99

CRKD x Stage Tour Collection

The CRKD x Stage Tour Collection expands the lineup with a new rangle of officially licensed Gibson guitar controllers, including:

• CRKD Stage Tour 8K Gibson Explorer 20th Anniversary Edition – PC/Multi-Platform: $129.99 USD / €134.99 / £119.99
• CRKD Stage Tour Gibson Les Paul Oxblood Edition – PC/Multi-Platform: $119.99 USD / €124.99 / £109.99
• CRKD Stage Tour Gibson Les Paul Oxblood Edition – XBOX Series X|S/PC: $129.99 USD / €134.99 / £119.99

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.