Rock Band 4 pulls the plug this week

Harmonix have announced that on October 5, the digital versions of Rock Band 4 will be removed from both the Xbox and PlayStation stores, making that the day that the music died.

The team have released a statement and its nothing nefarious, but the licences for the songs contained with the core game are expiring. This is the last part of the game to be taken away, as the DLC for it ended back in January 2024. You can see the full statement from the team below:

Hey Everyone,

On Sunday, October 5, 2025, Rock Band 4 turns 10. What a ride it’s been.

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: 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 downloadable content 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,

—The Rock Band Team

So you have a few days to pick up more songs for your library, after which you will just need to make do with what you have. There are a few free anniversary packs, like this 10th anniversary, that you can get if you don’t have the cash. Just check your consoles store for the full offerings.

If you want to enjoy the sounds of Harmonix games, you could always play Fortnite Festival, as that is them as well.