Former Guitar Hero and DJ Hero developers established RedOctane Games as a new rhythm-focused studio. Simon Ebejer leads the company after working on Guitar Hero III with Neversoft and serving as vice president of operations for Diablo IV at Blizzard. The Huang brothers, who founded the original RedOctane Inc. in 1999, join the advisory board for this revival effort. The original company partnered with Harmonix on the first Guitar Hero before Activision acquired and later closed it during the 2010 layoffs.
RedOctane Games entered full production on their debut title, which will receive a reveal later this year. The team combines veteran developers from classic rhythm games with emerging talent from modern community leaders. Ebejer emphasizes that rhythm games create connections between players and music beyond simple gameplay mechanics. The studio plans to develop multiple innovative rhythm experiences rather than recreating existing franchises. Their approach focuses on community involvement and modern development practices for the next generation of rhythm gaming.
RedOctane Games entered full production on their debut title, which will receive a reveal later this year. The team combines veteran developers from classic rhythm games with emerging talent from modern community leaders. Ebejer emphasizes that rhythm games create connections between players and music beyond simple gameplay mechanics. The studio plans to develop multiple innovative rhythm experiences rather than recreating existing franchises. Their approach focuses on community involvement and modern development practices for the next generation of rhythm gaming.
