The Rock Band video game franchise appeared to be dead in the water, but a new survey from Activision indicates the company could be returning with Rock Band 4.
The game expounded on the massive success of Guitar Hero in the mid-2000s by creating a full band experience from "instrument" controllers, including guitars, drums and vocal microphones.
The first version dropped in 2007 and earned roughly $700 million in revenue. A sequel was released in 2008, and then the brand began to expand to band-specific games, such as The Beatles: Rock Band.
2010 marked the final major releases, with Rock Band 3 and Green Day: Rock Band hitting store shelves.
Until now, there was not much reason to think fans would get a fourth version. But Game Spot reports that Activision sent surveys to fans via social media earlier this week that included the following "new experiences":
- Fixed campaign mode
- Competing with the world through leaderboards
- Local multiplayer
- Online multiplayer
- Regularly updated in-game events (Tour Challenges, Battle of the Bands, etc.)
- The ability to create and customize your own character
- Pro instruments and pro lessons
- Compatibility of existing DLC
- New weekly DLC
- Compatibility of existing hardware
- A large on-disc soundtrack
The company appears to be doing some serious research as to whether it should reinvigorate the franchise five years after its last major releases.
"From time to time, it's important for us to reach out directly to our audience to see what they're most interested in and excited about," the company told Game Spot. "As we've said in the past, this is a series that is near and dear to us as a studio. We're always thinking about it, as well as actively supporting the community. What the plans for the future are remain to be seen, but feedback from our fans is always valuable; we appreciate folks taking time out to let us know what they're thinking."
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