When the PS4 and the Xbox One were initially released, musical games likeGuitar HeroandRock Bandwere in the tail-end of their lifespan.Rock Band 4andGuitar Hero Liveboth launched in 2015, marking the last major releases in their respective franchises. However, with the PS5 and the Xbox Series X nearing launch, it seems Harmonix is keeping the music alive.Rock Band 4is confirmed to be supported on next-gen platforms.
In a lengthy post focusing onRock Band 4accessory compatibility, Harmonix confirmed that the music game will work on both PS5 and Xbox Series X. Harmonix explains that it has been “diligently testing a bunch of old gear” on the new consoles, and as such it’s able to confirm that existingRock Band 4peripherals should work fine as soon as they’re set up. Additionally, not allRock Band 4DLCand save files work on the new consoles.
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As a bonus, Harmonix also confirmed thatRock Band 4will run better on next-gen consoles. Harmonix explains thatRock Band 4players will see a “pretty sizable performance increase” on both PS5 and Xbox Series X, loading times will be decreased significantly, andHarmonixsays cross-play within each generation works, too. PS5 players can play with PS4 players, and Xbox Series X players can play with Xbox One players.
For those with third-partyRock Bandperipherals, Harmonix has its full list of compatible instruments available on its website. They note that it’s not a comprehensive list of all peripherals, but that anything that worked on PS4 and Xbox One should work on next-gen, too. AnewRock Bandmay not be announced, butRock Band 4persists.
Rock Band 4is available now on PS4 and Xbox One, with support for PS5 and Xbox Series X/S available as they launch.
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