Rock Band 2
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Harmonix's sequel isn't just a case of "better late than never," it's a case of just plain better. Read Review
With the original Rock Band title providing millions of players with a new way to interact with the music and artists they love, Rock Band 2 builds upon its core band foundation to offer an unparalleled, deeper, dynamic gameplay experience.
Rock on with expert guitar, drum and vocal strategies.
Latest Articles for Rock Band 2
Wii News | May 29, 2009
It's a metalhead dream come true. Rock Band has thrown down the leather gauntlet, challenging Guitar Hero's claim to videogame metal supremacy. Today Harmonix and EA announced that 12 Iron Maiden tracks will be added to the Rock Band Music Store on June 9, across Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 and Wii. Read More »
Wii News | Feb 27, 2009
EA and Harmonix to give Euro-rockers PS3, PS2 and Wii access to Rock Band 2. Read More »
Wii News | Feb 10, 2009
Note-charting is a fraction of rapper's multimedia deal with MTV, but a big one nonetheless. Read More »
Wii News | Jan 14, 2009
Wii owners can now fill up their SD cards with oodles of new content. Read More »
Wii Reviews | Jan 5, 2009
Harmonix's sequel isn't just a case of "better late than never," it's a case of just plain better. Read More »
Also known as:
Rock Band 2 (Game Only Edition)
Release Region: United States
Release Date: December 18, 2008
Publisher: MTV Games
Release Region: United Kingdom
Release Date: January 30, 2009
Publisher: MTV Games
Release Region: United States
Release Date: December 18, 2008
Publisher: MTV Games
Release Region: United Kingdom
Release Date: January 30, 2009
Publisher: MTV Games
- Tour Challenges that offer rockers a chance to play through mini-campaigns focused on the best songs by instrument, decade, genre, artist, album and more
- Quickplay makes it easier than ever to get in and jam without hassle while allowing for new prefab characters or customized characters that can play on any instrument plus lets you make your own set lists and organize your song lists in a variety of categories (genre, era, etc.)
- Customizable Set Lists keep the music rolling and your band rocking in Quickplay mode
- Drum Trainer mode gives players the fundamentals of different beats and fills, translating gameplay into real drumming skills
- Character Creator completes your look with all new choices in clothing, accessories, tattoos, hairstyles, instruments and more to keep your unique rock avatar playing the full rock part
- Unrivaled Blend of Classic, Developing and Emerging rock acts including Pearl Jam, Metallica, Allman Brothers, Motorhead, Devo, Jane's Addiction, Megadeth, Paramore, Modest Mouse and more
- Rock Band 2 is the first video game to feature the music of AC/DC. It includes their epic rock anthem, "Let There Be Rock"
- After 14 years since Guns N’ Roses last official music release, Axl Rose selects Rock Band 2 to debut official new track, "Shackler's Revenge" from the album Chinese Democracy
- For the first time ever, music from American music icon, Bob Dylan, is featured in a video game with "Tangled Up In Blue"