Rock Band 4 is to be delisted on October 5, 2025, following the expiration of its 10-year-old song licenses.
In a message posted to the game’s Discord community, Harmonix community manager Kyle Wynn confirmed that the game will be delisted from the PlayStation and Xbox storefronts on its tenth anniversary, but players who already own the game will “keep full access” and be able to download the game and any additional songs they’ve purchased to new devices.
“Hey everyone, on Sunday, October 5, 2025, Rock Band 4 turns 10. What a ride it’s been,” Wynn wrote (as reported by VGC). “With this milestone comes one big change – the original licenses for the core soundtrack are expiring. Because of that, Rock Band 4 will be removed from the PlayStation and Xbox digital stores.
“If you already own the game, nothing changes – you’ll keep full access and still be able to download the game and songs to any new, compatible devices. The same applies to Downloadable Content (DLC) – songs will come down as they hit the 10-year mark, but anything you’ve purchased will remain in your library.
“We’re so grateful for the passion this community has shown. From the team, it’s been a special experience to serve you with Rivals challenges, a super deep DLC library and a best in class band sim. If you’ve been meaning to grab a few last songs, now’s the time. Thanks again.”
Harmonix ended Rock Band DLC releases after 16 years back in January 2024.