Summary
Ubisoft has announced an official release date of Jun 17, 2025 for the launch of its music learning serviceRocksmith+on PlayStation and new PC storefronts.Rocksmith+was originally released byUbisoftin 2022.
Music games likeGuitar HeroandRock Bandbase their appeal on the simulation of playing in a band by combining classic rhythm gameplay with the iconic plastic guitar and instrument controllers.Rocksmith, on the other hand, has evolvedinto something of a next-level product. Whereas the original 2011 and 2014 releases on PC and consoles were rhythm games that allowed players to use real guitars instead of plastic controllers,Rocksmith+succeeded them by pivoting into a service oriented around musical education, gamifying guitar and piano lessons for players who want to learn to play the instruments in the real world.
Rocksmith+ PlayStation and Steam Release Date Set for June 6
According to anannouncement from Ubisoft, players on PlayStation platforms and those who prefer to get their PC games through Steam will get their chance to enjoyRocksmith+for themselves on July 11, 2025. Previously, the game was exclusive to iOS, Android, and PC via the Ubisoft Connect (formerly UPlay) platform. When the service launches on PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5, though,Rocksmithwill have seen its first console edition since Ubisoft releasedRocksmith 2014on PS3, PS4, Xbox 360, Xbox One, PC, and macOS.
As a music learning tool,Rocksmith+is designed more for helping players acquire real guitar and piano skillsthan for entertaining party gameplay. It uses original recordings from a large licensed library that gets new songs on a monthly basis. Recent additions include titles from The Smashing Pumpkins, Sharon Van Etten, and versions of iconic songs like “La Bamba.”
Unlike rhythm games likeGuitar Heroorthe musicalFortnite Festivalmode,Rocksmith+doesn’t require a separate controller or any bespoke hardware to use. Instead, players can download theRocksmith Tunerapp to use in conjunction with theRocksmith+software.Rocksmith Tuneruses the the player’s smart device as a mic to listen to their guitar- or piano-playing, using the sound to trigger gameplay interactions. Guitar and bass learners that prefer a wired connection can acquire aRocksmithReal Tone Cable and plug it into an electric guitar or bass, then into their PC or console via USB. Those learning piano can use a wired MIDI interface to hook up their piano, keyboard, or MIDI controller.
Rocksmith+
Rocksmith+ is a subscription service designed to give aspiring musicians the tools to learn the guitar or bass. With a growing library of 5,000 songs in a variety of arrangements, users will have all the necessary tools to learn or get better at the guitar or bass. Use promo code FRIDAY20 at checkout.
