As November gets closer, players around the world have wondered how their old gaming accessories will work with both the PS5 and the Xbox Series X|S. While Xbox fans have been delighted to discover that all of their Xbox One accessories will come with them with full functionality into the next generation, PS5 advocates have had the dismay of realizing that theirPS4 controllers will only work on PS4 games. However, it seems that fans ofRock Band 4, regardless of console, will be happy to learn that their instruments will work on both of the new consoles.
In a post on the Harmonix Blog, the developer confirmed that a large amount of theRock Band 4instruments that were used this generation will work on the new consoles. While not every single instrument peripheral ever created forRock Bandwas tested, Harmonix stated that it believes that, in general, “if it worked on Rock Band 4 on Xbox One and PlayStation 4, it should work on next-gen.”
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Harmonix continued this announcement by telling players that, not only willRock Band 4and all of its DLCwork on both the PS5 and Series X, but save data will also transition over as well. Players on Series X|S should be able to access their save data through a cloud save, and PS5 players will need to either use cloud save from their PlayStation Plus membership or perform a hard drive transfer.
The blog post went on to discuss howRock Band 4will perform on the new consoles as well. Harmonix said that players should see a vast improvement in both performance and load times on both the PS5 and the Xbox Series X. These statements fall in line with other reports surrounding both of the new consoles, with games likeDevil May Cry 5sporting load times of a mere two seconds.
Finally, Harmonix then provided details surroundingcross-generation play. TheRock Banddeveloper assured players that they don’t need to fear purchasing one of the new consoles and leaving their bandmates in the dust, asRock Band 4will support cross-gen play for PS4 and PS5 players, as well as Xbox One and Xbox Series X players.
Overall, it seems that Harmonix is putting in the work to make sure that players can still enjoy every bit ofRock Band 4in the next generation. Whether it’sBlue Öyster Cult or The All-American Rejects, it seems that both PS5 and Xbox Series X|S are prepared to rock.
Rock Band 4is available now on PS4 and Xbox One.
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