2026 rhythm game
Stage Tour
What it is — Stage Tour is a new music rhythm game from RedOctane Games, a studio whose team includes veterans from the original RedOctane, Neversoft and Harmonix communities. It is scheduled to launch on December 10, 2026.
Why now
Searches for ‘stage tour game’ rose sharply as preorders opened and more of the soundtrack and hardware details were revealed.
More context
Context
What platforms is Stage Tour on?
The official FAQ lists:
- PC
- PlayStation 5
- Xbox Series X|S
- Nintendo Switch 2
How many songs are in Stage Tour?
The official site says Stage Tour will launch with more than 90 songs.
Does Stage Tour use guitar controllers?
Yes. Stage Tour supports instrument-controller play, and the official FAQ says PC will have the widest native support for legacy instruments. New instrument bundles are also being sold for the game.
Is Stage Tour a new Guitar Hero?
Stage Tour is a new title, not a Guitar Hero game. The comparison exists because RedOctane Games includes people with deep roots in the earlier rhythm-game era and Stage Tour brings back instrument-controller gameplay.
Evidence
Sources
- Stage Tour official site — RedOctane Games
Supports the game identity, December 10, 2026 release date and soundtrack size.
- Stage Tour official FAQ — RedOctane Games
Supports platforms and instrument-controller compatibility details.
- RedOctane Games announces Stage Tour — RedOctane Games
Supports the studio background and new-game announcement context.