Story-driven band management RPG Rockbeasts announced for PS5, Xbox Series, Switch, and PC - Gematsu
PublisherĀ Team17Ā and developerĀ LichthundĀ have announcedĀ Rockbeasts, story-driven band management RPG coming toĀ PlayStation 5,Ā Xbox Series,Ā Switch, andĀ PCĀ viaĀ SteamĀ in 2025.
Here is an overview of the game, via Team17:
About
Lead a band of misfits on a roller-coaster ride to stardom in the age of MTV, rock anthems, and bad haircuts.Ā RockbeastsĀ is a story-driven,Ā role-playingĀ management gameĀ that puts you in the shoes of a manager of an up-and-coming rock band. Your jobātake them to the top. A dark comedy story, crafted by the writer of Witcher 3,Ā Cyberpunk 2077, andĀ The Blood of Dawnwalker.Ā RockbeastsĀ is a role-playing management game that puts you in the shoes of a manager in the age of MTV, rock anthems, and bad haircuts
Rock and Roll BandĀ Manager
Youāre changing the world of music. Your bandās tracks are the kind of art that redefines genres. Thatās why you signed with a label that cares about creative freedom, right? You didnāt become sellouts, did you? The road to success is a tricky one, and being a manager is a complex task. Will you help your band become rock rebels or sellouts? The choice is not always easy.Ā RockbeastsĀ is set in the 90s United States, a time of grunge rock, raging capitalism, and music television.
Coffee and Cigarettes for Breakfast
āA kid once said to me ādo you get hangovers?ā I said, āto get hangovers you have to stop drinkingā ā Lemmy Kilmister Somebodyās gotta make sure this bunch of misfits get ready for the gig. Thatās where you come in. Make sure they get it together. Thereās real potential here, but youāre gonna have to be the one that makes sure they make it through each week with a half-decent meal and a working amp.
Donāt Stop Me Now
āI wonāt be a rock star. I will be a legend.ā ā Freddie Mercury Pick the venue, prep the set and make sure it all goes according to plan. Pull it off and the band might just finally take those first steps to fame and glory. Sure, this one was in a grimy basement, but even the rock legends had to start somewhere, right?
Encore
We drew over 100 characters and 90 locations just for you!Ā RockbeastsĀ is no EP, itās a full double LP. Every one of those characters is real, the choices you make will impact them. Your band members will change in time and so will your relationship with them. InĀ Rockbeasts, the tough choices as manager will be yours. Write your own rockstar legend where your decisions will shape the story. Featuring voice actors from games includingĀ Baldurās Gate III,Ā Cyberpunk 2077,Ā Horizon Zero Dawn,Ā Metaphor ReFantazio,Ā Alan Wake II, and more.
Watch the announcement trailer below. View the first screenshotsĀ at the gallery.
Announce Trailer
