Revitalizing the original Guitar Hero publisher RedOctane, Embracer Group aims to pave the way for a new era in rhythm gaming.
RedOctane Games, the studio behind the iconic rhythm games Guitar Hero and DJ Hero, has been reborn under the Embracer Group and is set to announce a new untitled rhythm game later this year in 2025.
The studio, led by Simon Ebejer, production director on numerous Guitar Hero games developed by Neversoft, and advised by the original RedOctane founders Charles and Kai Huang, boasts a team that includes both the original creators of Guitar Hero and DJ Hero as well as emerging developers and community leaders from the current rhythm gaming scene.
This blend of legacy and innovation is at the heart of RedOctane Games' mission to advance the rhythm game genre. They aim to deliver rhythm experiences that are about more than just gameplay, focusing on the feel, flow, and connection to music and community.
RedOctane Games is dedicated exclusively to rhythm games, aiming to innovate rhythm gameplay and player engagement with new technology and community-driven design. Unlike previous games centered primarily on plastic instrument peripherals, this new project aims to redefine and evolve what rhythm games can be in the modern era.
While exact gameplay details are not yet disclosed, the team's focus on community involvement suggests a game that will be developed with the community at its core in the fast-changing modern world.
This new rhythm game will not be a sequel to Guitar Hero, DJ Hero, Guitar Freaks, or Rock Band; it is something new. RedOctane, the original publisher of Guitar Hero, has been revived under the name RedOctane Games and is now a part of Embracer Group.
RedOctane was originally acquired by Activision in 2006 for nearly $100 million and was closed in 2010. Now, under the Embracer Group, it is poised to make a comeback and offer a fresh experience for rhythm game fans.
In summary, the new RedOctane Games rhythm title intends to be a spiritual successor that honors the roots of Guitar Hero and DJ Hero while innovating in gameplay and community integration to offer a unique and exciting experience for rhythm game enthusiasts. Stay tuned for the official announcement later this year.
- The new rhythm game from RedOctane Games, led by Simon Ebejer, will not only innovate in gameplay but also focus on the feel, flow, and connection to music and community, much like the iconic games Guitar Hero and DJ Hero.
- To redefine and evolve what rhythm games can be in the modern era, RedOctane Games is dedicated to incorporating new technology and community-driven design, moving beyond traditional plastic instrument peripherals.
- As RedOctane Games aims to be a spiritual successor to Guitar Hero and DJ Hero, their announcement of an untitled rhythm game later this year promises a fresh and exciting experience for rhythm game fans, reflecting a blend of legacy and innovation.
