Rock Band 4 Will be Forward Compatible with PS5 and Xbox Series X

While nosotros have known for awhile at present that both the PS5 and Xbox Series X would boast backward uniform libraries in the thousands,Rock Ring 4has been a bit of a special case. Even though the game itself might work on both of the new platforms, some take wondered whether or not the controllers that are actually needed to play the game would work on each next-gen system too. Fortunately, developer Harmonix has today assured fans thatStone Band will still be alive and well on the forthcoming pieces of hardware.

In a web log postal service on the Harmonix website, it was bodacious thatRock Band 4 volition exist playable on both PS5 and Xbox Serial 10/South. All of the DLC that has released for the game over the years will be able to make the jump, too. And when it comes to you guitar, drums, and other accessories that you might own, Harmonix says that it anticipates most of the instruments "should piece of work every bit expected."

"Our team has been diligently testing a agglomeration of old gear on the new systems to make sure everything works exactly every bit it does today," Harmonix explained in the post. "When you break open those crisp new consoles, yous should exist able to connect your existing, compatible peripherals and play Rock Ring 4 right out of the box."

Hither'south the good news you've all been waiting for. Yous'll exist able to enjoy Rock Ring four, all of your DLC, and your current-gen working instruments on side by side-gen systems. Learn more than on our blog: https://t.co/jxpV6jlPKB pic.twitter.com/CMnkiIs9Ug

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The write-upwards goes on to as well say that E-kits and other adapters for the new Xbox console should still work every bit well. Additionally,Rock Ring 4 is said to boast faster loading times beyond PS5 and Xbox Series Ten/S and crossplay will exist possible between the same family of consoles. And so if you want to play with a buddy who is on PS4 but you're playing via PS5, you should be perfectly fine.

All told, it's great to see thatStone Ring four players will still exist able to go along on jamming with the new consoles side by side calendar month. For more data on the instruments that Harmonix has said it has tested on PS5 and Xbox Series Ten, you can check out the post to see the full list.

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