Stage Tour Preorders Open

SAN FRANCISCO, California – October 14, in the year of our Lord 2026 – RedOctane Games, a leading development studio in rhythm gaming, today announced that the lights are dimming, and the audience is hushed, as digital pre-orders for Stage Tour are officially open on PlayStation®5, XBOX Series X|S and PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store. Fans who pre-order can save 10% off the launch price ($39.99 / €39.99 / £34.99) ahead of the game's December 10, 2026 release.

Built by veterans of the original music rhythm game era alongside leading developers and creators from today's rhythm gaming community, Stage Tour honors everything fans loved about the golden age of music games while introducing new ways to play, built around one simple philosophy: PLAY YOUR WAY.

Pick up a guitar controller, grab a gamepad, play on your gaming keyboard or dust off your old instruments, it’s your band and your choice on how to play. Whether you're returning to rhythm gaming or taking to the stage for the first time, Stage Tour is built for everyone regardless of skill level or peripherals owned.

Featuring more than 90 songs spanning six decades of music, over 180 authentic in-game Gibson® guitars, 50+ bandmates and a variety of game modes, Stage Tour brings music gaming back to the living room this December.

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.

90+ SONGS. SIX DECADES OF MUSIC.

Featuring more than 90 songs spanning six decades of music, Stage Tour brings together some of the biggest names in rock, metal, alternative, pop and beyond, including The Rolling Stones, Metallica, Radiohead, The Cure, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Mötley Crüe, Paramore and Olivia Rodrigo, to name but a few.

So far, 61 tracks have been revealed through the Stage Tour Setlist Reveal series, with more announcements planned ahead of launch this December.

Alongside familiar favorites including Quickplay and Practice Mode, Stage Tour introduces new ways to experience the music, including accuracy-focused Judgements and casual Karaoke.

At the heart of the single-player experience is Tour, Stage Tour's all-new roguelite-inspired single player campaign. Players hit the road on a journey from small stages to sold-out arenas, combining classic rhythm gameplay with strategy, progression and replayability. Along the way, players earn Stars to purchase Effect Pedals and Consumables that introduce unique gameplay modifiers and strategic advantages, with new challenges shaping every run. But there's a catch: fail a song and it's back to the beginning!

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.

Official Stage Tour hardware and game bundles are available to pre-order now at StageTour.com and participating retailers, while supplies last.

PRE-ORDER DIGITALLY. SAVE 10%.

Not ready for new hardware? Got an old guitar controller collecting dust? Just want to jump straight in with your gamepad? However you choose to play, Stage Tour delivers more than 90 songs, multiple game modes and the freedom to PLAY YOUR WAY, all for just $39.99 USD / €39.99 / £34.99, with an additional 10% off digital pre-orders ahead of launch.

Stage Tour Digital Edition:

Standard Price: $39.99 USD / €39.99 / £34.99
Digital Pre-Order Discount: 10%
Launch Date: December 10, 2026
Platforms: PlayStation 5, XBOX Series X|S and PC via Steam and Epic Games Store

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