It’s been an incredible journey since Rock Band™ 4 hit the scene in October last year. Our team has been dedicated to constantly evolving the Rock Band experience, delivering improvements and exciting features with each update. Today marks a significant milestone as we close one chapter and eagerly anticipate the dawn of another. We’re beyond excited to officially announce Rock Band™ Rivals, a brand-new expansion pack for Rock Band 4 set to electrify your consoles this fall.
The Rock Band team has consistently listened to the community, bringing back beloved features to Rock Band 4, including highly requested custom Setlists, double kick pedal support, and the essential Practice Mode. And as revealed at PAX East this past April, get ready to rock online with synchronous online multiplayer coming to the game just in time for the holidays!
With Rock Band™ Rivals, the development team has truly pushed their creative boundaries to deliver something groundbreaking. This expansion isn’t just adding features; it’s introducing entirely new modes and experiences that are unlike anything seen before in Rock Band. Whether you’re a beginner just learning the ropes or a seasoned pro shredding solos, Rock Band Rivals will offer engaging content for every skill level and play style. We’re counting down the days until we can reveal more details about this exciting expansion in the coming weeks.
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But that’s not all the exciting news! Our partners at PDP have been hard at work crafting some seriously cool new gear for Rock Band 4. We’re thrilled to finally unveil the latest addition to our instrument family – the sleek and stylish, ultra-marine blue Fender® Jaguar Guitar Controller from PDP. This wireless Fender Jaguar guitar is set to redefine your Rock Band 4 experience.
NEW Fender™ Jaguar™ Guitar Controller for Rock Band 4!
The Fender Jaguar Guitar Controller is designed with both classic and modern rock stars in mind. It features the familiar upper frets for traditional gameplay, and introduces solo frets for those who dare to unleash their inner guitar hero. Achieve flawless Overdrive activation with the highly sensitive tilt sensor, and experience enhanced strumming precision at lightning-fast speeds thanks to the improved strum bar. The advanced auto-calibration light sensor is more accurate than ever, even in less-than-ideal lighting conditions, ensuring you spend less time calibrating and more time rocking. However, the feature that truly sets this guitar apart is its revolutionary design: it’s foldable. Yes, you heard that right. This brand-new Rock Band peripheral is a foldable wireless guitar controller.
The Fender Jaguar Guitar Controller marks a milestone as the first foldable Rock Band peripheral ever created. Its innovative grab-and-go portability means you can easily take your axe on the road to band practice, friend’s houses, or anywhere the music takes you. Storage becomes a breeze too; simply fold up the Jaguar and tuck it away in spaces where other Rock Band guitars simply won’t fit. When it’s time to perform, unfold the Jaguar and instantly immerse yourself in the game. Once the encore is over, fold it back up for convenient storage. This foldable wireless guitar controller is designed for ultimate convenience and rockstar mobility.
Introducing More Rock Band 4 Accessories
The Fender Jaguar Guitar Controller is just the beginning! We’re excited to announce even more Rock Band peripheral accessories coming this year. Alongside the stunning new Fender Jaguar Guitar Controller, PDP is developing the Rock Band™ Fender® Jaguar Guitar Charger: a dedicated charging dock specifically designed for the Fender Jaguar Guitar Controller. This charger not only includes a rechargeable battery pack, ensuring you’re always ready to play, but also doubles as a sleek, modern display stand to showcase your prized Fender Jaguar wireless guitar. What better way to display your new axe than on a stylish stand that keeps it charged and ready to rock? For uninterrupted play, you can even connect the included AC adapter to the battery pack and charge while you perform!
Rock Band Fender Jaguar Guitar Charger Display Stand
The Rock Band™ Fender® Jaguar Guitar Charger will be available for $29.99 USD.
For those who have been eagerly awaiting news about Xbox ION drum adapter compatibility since our PAX East announcements, the wait is almost over! Officially licensed by Microsoft, the Rock Band™ 4 Wired Legacy Adapter for Xbox One is designed to bring your legacy wired instruments into the Rock Band 4 era on Xbox One. This adapter offers exclusive compatibility with Rock Band 4 and the following legacy controllers:
- Rock Band 3 Midi PRO-Adapter for Xbox 360
- ION Drum Rocker for Xbox 360
- Wired legacy Rock Band peripherals*
* While still in development, Harmonix and PDP are working diligently to ensure compatibility across the entire wired product line.
Rock Band 4 Wired Legacy Adapter for Xbox One Compatibility
The Rock Band™ 4 Wired Legacy Adapter for Xbox One will be available for $29.99 USD.
PDP will also be releasing new Rock Band Rivals hardware bundles later this year to get you fully equipped to rock. The Rock Band™ Rivals Wireless Jaguar Bundle will include Rock Band 4 software, the Rock Band Rivals expansion pack, and one Fender Jaguar guitar controller for $89.99 USD. For the ultimate band experience, the Rock Band™ Rivals Band Kit will include Rock Band 4 software, the Rock Band Rivals expansion pack, one Fender Jaguar guitar controller, one Rock Band 4 drum kit, and one microphone for $199.99 USD. All hardware bundles will be available for both Xbox One and PlayStation®4 platforms. The Rock Band™ Fender® Jaguar Guitar Charger and Rock Band™ 4 Wired Legacy Adapter for Xbox One will also be available for individual purchase.
The Rock Band Rivals expansion pack will also be available as a standalone digital download on both platforms for $29.99 USD. All prices listed are in USD; international pricing details will be announced soon.
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Rock Band 4 and PDP at E3
The Harmonix and PDP teams are excited to be on the show floor all week at E3, showcasing Rock Band 4 and the new Fender Jaguar guitars! Come visit us, say hello, get hands-on with our latest peripherals, and share your thoughts with us on Facebook and Twitter!
Just when you thought we were done with the announcements… think again! We have even MORE exciting news about the future of Rock Band coming your way soon. Stay up-to-date with all the latest Rock Band developments by following us on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and our newly launched Snapchat!
