RedOctane Games, a studio dedicated to rhythm-based titles, officially launched this week. The newly formed company brings together a mix of seasoned developers, hardware innovators, and community leaders to focus solely on the evolution of rhythm gaming.
RedOctane Games’ mission is to honor the legacy of rhythm games while pushing the genre into the future. The team is already at work on its debut title, currently in production and expected to be announced later this year.
Leading the studio is Simon Ebejer, a veteran of the industry with an impressive resume. Ebejer previously served as Production Director for several Guitar Hero titles at Neversoft, before advancing to Studio Head at Vicarious Visions and later taking on the role of VP of Operations at Blizzard Entertainment, where he was instrumental in the delivery of Diablo IV.
Charles and Kai Huang, co-founders of the original Guitar Hero franchise, has joined RedOctane’s advisory board. Their involvement lends both historical weight and strategic vision to the studio’s direction.
“Rhythm games are about more than just gameplay — they’re about feel, flow, and connection to the music and to each other,” said Ebejer in a statement. “RedOctane Games is our way of giving back to a genre that means so much to us, while pushing it forward in new and exciting directions.”
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