RedOctane Games is a brand new studio devoted to “advancing the rhythm game genre”

RedOctaneGames, a studio devoted to rhythm video games, has formally launched, with its first title to be introduced later this 12 months.

Founded by seasoned builders from the rhythm gaming world, who’ve labored on Guitar Hero and DJ Hero, alongside new expertise, RedOctane Games is “focused solely on advancing the rhythm game genre” whereas “combining the past with the future.”

The studio is helmed by former Vicarious Visions studio head and VP of Operations at Blizzard Entertainment, Simon Ebejer, who was the manufacturing director on Guitar Hero: Warriors of Rock, Band Hero, Guitar Hero 5, Guitar Hero: World Tour, Guitar Hero: Metallica, Guitar Hero: Aerosmith, and Guitar Hero 3: Legends of Rock throughout his time at Neversoft Entertainment.

In addition, Guitar Hero creators Charles and Kai Huang will be a part of the studio’s particular advisory board, bringing “deep heritage and insight to the studio’s future direction.”

RedOctane Games’ first rhythm-based sport is anticipated to be introduced later this 12 months, having been in pre-production for the previous few months. The studio has emphasised that it has “community-built development at its core” and can guarantee gamers are “part of the creative journey from day one.”

“Rhythm games are about more than just gameplay; they’re about feel, flow, and connection to the music and to each other,” stated Simon Ebejer, head of RedOctane Games. “RedOctane Games is our way of giving back to a genre that means so much to us, while pushing it forward in new and exciting directions.”

Earlier this week, we reported on the launch of Day Off Interactive, one other studio specializing in a selected style: technique and simulation video games.