San Francisco, CA – February 26, 2026 – RedOctane Games, the studio founded last year by music rhythm gaming veterans, hardware innovators and leading creators from the global rhythm gaming community, announced today Stage Tour an all-new rhythm music title now in active development and expected to release in time for Holiday 2026.

Delivering a shot of nostalgia to honor the legacy of music games, Stage Tour has been designed to respect the past, while building an evolving experience for the future, designed for a modern gaming audience. 

Watch the Stage Tour Announcement Trailer below!

Stage Tour: The Next Evolution:

Stage Tour is not just a game; it’s a long-term platform created in conjunction with the community. A home for music loving gamers, Stage Tour features new instruments, controller and keyboard compatibility and deep gameplay mechanics, with note charts optimized depending on the type of instrument or controller used.

Following the classic gaming recipe of easy to play, hard to master, Stage Tour is highly accessible for newcomers, while delivering an ever-evolving challenge for experienced gamers.

Further gameplay details and the first content reveals are due to be announced in the coming months, and the studio is planning for closed Alpha testing beginning summer 2026. An experienced group of community fans from the rhythm gaming community, are currently actively contributing to help shape and optimize the game leading up to release.

“Stage Tour is our love letter to rhythm gaming,” said Simon Ebejer, Head of Studio at RedOctane Games.“    We want Stage Tour to feel familiar and authentic, but also fresh, utilizing modern technology to connect gamers with the music they love and enjoying a platform that evolves and grows over time. With new instruments and deep charting systems, we’re raising the bar on what we believe a rhythm game can be, while also catering to those wishing to simply enjoy a casual experience and have a good time.”

A Multi-Year Partnership with Gibson:

“For a generation of players, rhythm games transformed music from something you listened to into something you lived—inspiring countless people to pick up real instruments and explore their creativity,” says Taylor Berryman, Sr. Manager, Lifestyle & Licensing at Gibson. “Stage Tour is the next evolution of that influence. We’re thrilled to partner with RedOctane to reimagine what rhythm gaming can be and to spark deeper connection, creativity, and a lifelong love of music for generations to come.”

This partnership brings the Gibson, Epiphone and Kramer brands directly into Stage Tour, adding authenticity that reflects the heritage and character of real rock performance.

To wishlist Stage Tour on Steam, visit: stgame.io/wishlist

For more information and to sign up for updates, visit: stagetour.com

To check out Stage Tours first blog post, visit: stgame.io/thejourneybegins

Follow Stage Tour and RedOctane Games on all socials for the latest updates, news, and official announcements.

Press Contact:
press@redoctane.games

Gibson:
Libby Coffey/PRIME PR GROUP, INC.
LCoffey@primeprgroup.com

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About RedOctane Games:
RedOctane Games LLC is a studio focused on music rhythm gaming. It was founded in 2025 by key developers of celebrated titles including Guitar Hero and DJ Hero, together with hardware specialists and leaders from the rhythm gaming community. The team is committed to building the future of interactive musical performance through creativity, authenticity and deep collaboration with players.

The studio’s first title, Stage Tour, is planned for release in Holiday 2026.

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Embracer Freemode (“Freemode”) is Embracer Group`s 11th Operating Group. Freemode is a global ecosystem of independently run companies led by passionate creators, entrepreneurs, and business leaders with decades of combined experience in gaming and entertainment. Freemode supports its businesses with strategic, operational, and financial support, helping its businesses accelerate growth with a long-term mindset. 

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About Gibson:
Gibson, the leading iconic guitar brand, has shaped the sounds of generations of musicians and music lovers across genres for over 130 years. Founded in 1894 and headquartered in Nashville, Gibson has a legacy of world-class craftsmanship, legendary music partnerships, and progressive product evolution that is unrivaled among musical instrument companies. The Gibson portfolio includes Gibson, the leading guitar brand, as well as many of the most beloved and recognizable music brands, including Epiphone, which has been on every stage since 1873, Kramer, the original MADE TO ROCK HARD guitar brand, MESA/Boogie, the home of tone, KRK, behind great music for over 30 years, and Maestro, the founder of effect pedals. Gibson is dedicated to quality, innovation, and sound excellence so that music lovers for generations to come will continue to experience music shaped by all Gibson brands. Explore more at Gibson.com, Gibson App, and on Gibson TV, follow us on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook, and visit us at the Gibson Garage Nashville and the Gibson Garage London. Gibson, Les Paul, and the Les Paul body shape are the registered trademarks of Gibson, Inc.