Rock Band 4 to be delisted Oct 5, 2025 after licenses expire

Harmonix confirmed that Rock Band 4 will be removed from digital storefronts on October 5, 2025, the game’s tenth anniversary, after licensing agreements for its core soundtrack expire. The studio said the title will be delisted from the PlayStation Store and the Microsoft Store, though players who already own the game will retain access and be able to download it to compatible devices. The same retention will apply to downloadable content that users have purchased.

In a message on the game’s official Discord, community manager Kyle Wynn explained that the original music licenses were granted for 10 years, requiring the game’s removal once those agreements lapse. Wynn said purchased content will remain in players’ libraries, but additional downloadable tracks will be taken down as each reaches its own 10 year milestone. Harmonix also urged players to purchase any songs they want to keep before they are removed, and added, "We’re so grateful for the passion this community has shown."

Rock Band 4 launched for PlayStation 4 and Xbox One in October 2015. Over its lifespan Harmonix issued a large catalogue of additional tracks. A total of 748 songs were released for Rock Band 4, 22...