Rock band 2 a go for September

Rock Band 2 Officially Announced

By Earnest Cavalli June 30, 2008 | 9:09:29 AMCategories: Console Games

Rock Band 2 will be arriving on the Xbox 360 this September, with versions for other platforms following soon after, reports IGN.

Fans of the original Rock Band whose hard drives are filled with downloadable tracks for that title will be pleased to learn that the second game will support these older tracks.

"As successful as the original Rock Band continues to be, we've now had the benefit of the last eight months to listen to our fans' requests and to build upon that foundation," said Harmonix CEO Alex Rigopulos.

"Rock Band 2 is a second-generation band game that will elevate the music game experience to the next level."

Though the number of tracks (or any of the artists scheduled to appear) has yet to be announced, Harmonix assures fans that every track in the game will be a master recording.

Additionally, the original game's faux instruments will also be fully compatible with the sequel, though a new, upgraded instrument set is also planned.

Image courtesy Harmonix

Rock Band 2 this September [IGN]