# ‘Stage Tour’ Looks To Revive Guitar Hero’s Golden Era On Switch 2

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/stage-tour-looks-to-revive-guitar-heros-golden-era-on-switch-2/
- Published: 2026-07-17T12:45:00+00:00
- Updated: 2026-07-23T05:13:44+00:00
- Original publisher: Nintendo Life
- Original article: https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2026/07/stage-tour-looks-to-revive-guitar-heros-golden-era-on-switch-2
- Topics: Gaming

## Key points

- Stage Tour, a new rhythm game, is confirmed for Switch 2
- Launches late 2026 with guitar, mic and drum support
- Faces competition from free rivals like Fortnite Festival

## Summary

A new rhythm game called Stage Tour, created by veterans of the Guitar Hero and DJ Hero franchises, has been confirmed for Nintendo Switch 2. Due for release towards the end of 2026, it aims to revive the "golden era" of rhythm games for a new generation of players, though it faces competition from established free-to-play rivals such as Fortnite Festival.

The game will support guitar, microphone and drum peripherals, launching alongside official Kramer guitar controllers, with third-party options such as CRKD's guitar range also expected to be compatible. A substantial licensed setlist has already been announced, featuring artists including BABYMETAL, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Weezer, Avril Lavigne, Paramore and Slipknot. Nintendo Life says it will continue reporting updates as the release date approaches, including any further additions to the track list.

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