Music isn't dead, and neither are rhythm games. The veterans that spearheaded a movement more than 20 years ago, RedOctane Games, took center stage during Gamescom at the Opening Night Live. Geoff Keighley ended up introducing the spiritual successor to Guitar Hero with Stage Tour. The game has a release date, and it will be available on December 10, 2026. Ironically, the release date is right around the Game Awards. A new trailer was showcased that featured Motley Crue's Kickstart My Heart. Fans are able to go hands-on with the game on the show floor if they are in attendance. You can check out the trailer below.
Gibson With a Multi-Year Partnership
The guitar manufacturer, Gibson, is on board with Stage Tour over the course of the next several years. This means that there will be over 180 authentic guitars in the game coming from the likes of Gibson, Epiphone and Kramer. This is the largest collection of real-world guitars ever featured in a music game. Players can unlock legendary instruments as they play. Over 50 bandmates will also be available with different styles and skins. This adds up to over 150 unlockable combinations. Both of these aspects...
