

PS5 players can play with PS4 players, and Xbox Series X players can play with Xbox One players. The new console comes with a companion VR headset, which could make for a great platform for a new music game. Harmonix explains that Rock Band 4 players will see a "pretty sizable performance increase" on both PS5 and Xbox Series X, loading times will be decreased significantly, and Harmonix says cross-play within each generation works, too. 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 existing Rock Band 4 peripherals should work fine as soon as they're set up. Additionally, not all Rock Band 4 DLC and save files work on the new consoles.Īs a bonus, Harmonix also confirmed that Rock Band 4 will run better on next-gen consoles.


In a lengthy post focusing on Rock Band 4 accessory compatibility, Harmonix confirmed that the music game will work on both PS5 and Xbox Series X. The full Rock Band 4 experience this bundle includes Rock Band 4 and the Rivals Expansion, giving you access to the full feature set of the best music game on the market. Rock Band 4 is confirmed to be supported on next-gen platforms. The base game includes over 30 tracks along with additional song packs to purchase and download that feature music from a range of world-renowned artists. However, with the PS5 and the Xbox Series X nearing launch, it seems Harmonix is keeping the music alive. Rock Band 4 and Guitar Hero Live both launched in 2015, marking the last major releases in their respective franchises. When the PS4 and the Xbox One were initially released, musical games like Guitar Hero and Rock Band were in the tail-end of their lifespan.
