Sound System
Launches 4 November 2026 · PC
Story
Grab your guitar, bass, or sticks and chase the perfect run. Sound System is a rock rhythm game where you climb the multiplier, keep the streak alive, and play a setlist from established and emerging artists. Then open the PulseMap editor, load your own music, and chart it yourself. If you can hear it, you can play it. Made by musicians, for musicians. PLAY IT RIGHT Hit the notes, hold the sustains, bend them with the whammy, and watch your multiplier climb. If you grew up on Guitar Hero, your hands already know what to do. Everything you loved about the classics is here, rebuilt for today. Guitar, bass, and drums , playable on all the mainstream guitar and drum controllers, keyboards, and gamepads. Four difficulties. Easy starts you on three frets. Legendary uses all five and throws hammer-ons, pull-offs, tapping, and up/down strumming at you. Classic Mode: you can't fail, and the timing is forgiving. Just play. Pro Mode: miss 11 notes and you're out. The timing is tight, and every note is rated Bronze, Silver, or Gold. START A BAND Local play for up to three players. Any lineup works. Two bassists? Go for it. Co-op: play well together and the show gets bigger, with...
Gameplay
Grab your guitar, bass, or sticks and chase the perfect run. Sound System is a rock rhythm game where you climb the multiplier, keep the streak alive, and play a setlist from established and emerging artists. Then open the PulseMap editor, load your own music, and chart it yourself. If you can hear it, you can play it. Made by musicians, for musicians. PLAY IT RIGHT Hit the notes, hold the sustains, bend them with the whammy, and watch your multiplier climb. If you grew up on Guitar Hero, your hands already know what to do. Everything you loved about the classics is here, rebuilt for today. Guitar, bass, and drums , playable on all the mainstream guitar and drum controllers, keyboards, and gamepads. Four difficulties. Easy starts you on three frets. Legendary uses all five and throws hammer-ons, pull-offs, tapping, and up/down strumming at you. Classic Mode: you can't fail, and the timing is forgiving. Just play. Pro Mode: miss 11 notes and you're out. The timing is tight, and every note is rated Bronze, Silver, or Gold. START A BAND Local play for up to three players. Any lineup works. Two bassists? Go for it. Co-op: play well together and the show gets bigger, with shared multipliers and stage effects. Competitive: each player gets their own stage and multiplier. Highest score wins. CHART ANYTHING Charting has kept the Clone Hero and YARG scenes alive for...
Features
- Single-player
- Multi-player
- PvP
- Shared/Split Screen PvP
- Co-op
- Shared/Split Screen Co-op
- Shared/Split Screen
- Partial Controller Support
Release details
Sound System is developed by Echo Foundry Interactive. Sound System launches on Wednesday, 4 November 2026 on PC. This date comes from Steam and was last checked on 2 November 2026.
Frequently asked questions
When does Sound System release?
Sound System launches on 4 November 2026.
Has the Sound System release date changed?
Gamelude has listed 4 November 2026 for Sound System since 30 October 2026, and that date has not changed.
Which platforms is Sound System on?
Sound System is on PC.
Who makes Sound System?
Sound System is developed by Echo Foundry Interactive.