This is a day that I think a lot of us feared but knew was coming sooner rather than later and unfortunately that day is coming in just a few days. Rock Band 4 turns 10 years old on October 5th 2015 and unfortunately that also means that music licensing deals are starting to expire. With that, Rock Band 4 will be delisted from all digital stores on October 5th 2025. What's more is this also applies to the DLC store where music will start being delisted once it reaches the 10 year mark.
The good news is that you will still have access to the game if you bought it and any DLC that you have purchased will still be available to play in game as well.
I could sit here for hours writing about all the memories I had with the Rock Band games throughout the 2000's and 2010's. It really felt like everyone was playing this and I remember so many times going over to friends houses and playing songs with a full band. For a short time period, we really all felt like Rock stars and these are core memories that I will remember for the rest of my life. With everything else in life though, all good things must come to and end and this will certainly be the end of an era for a lot of people. I still play Rock Band 4 with a guitar every once and a while and will probably continue to play even as I get older.
Here is the official statement from Harmonix about the delisting from HMXKyleTheWynner on the official Rock Band subreddit.
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 (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,
