Is Guitar Hero Coming To The PS5 Or Xbox Series X?

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Every gamer who grew up with the PlayStation 2 or the Xbox 360 has fond memories of playing classic rock with overpriced plastic instruments. Guitar Hero (and Rock Band) became some of the most iconic games of the mid-2000s, bringing the excitement of a rock concert to our living rooms. Unfortunately, the fad of rhythm and band games has died down considerably with the advent of the “games as a service” model. It’s been nearly a decade since the release of the last Guitar Hero game. Is time running out for Guitar Hero, or are we closer than ever to the long-awaited reunion tour on the PS5 and Xbox Series X? As it turns out, we might soon see the return of a rock giant — at least, if modern gaming trends are to be trusted.

Recently, Microsoft acquired Activision, Guitar Hero’s publisher. One of the biggest acquisitions in gaming history, this move would turn any future Guitar Hero games into Xbox first-party titles. Naturally, such a monumental purchase means Microsoft now must produce top-selling games from Activision — and relying solely on Call of Duty might not be viable.

When you consider that the franchise has sold over 25 million copies worldwide and has generated over $2 billion in revenue, it all makes perfect sense. Microsoft needs Guitar Hero. The franchise has (almost) always received praise, and releasing a new entry in a beloved franchise would be a step in the right direction for Microsoft — especially after the whole debacle with Tango Gameworks and Arkane Austin.

Last year saw the return of Harmonix, Guitar Hero’s developer, in an unlikely venue. When you think of modern gaming, you think of Fortnite. Not everyone might like it, but Epic’s multiplayer experience has been the gold standard for modern gaming for a while — not necessarily in terms of gameplay, but as a business model. Remember when the plot for the last Star Wars movie was revealed in a Fortnite event? That’s how influential the game is.

Now, Fortnite is more than just a Battle Royale. This