"Rock Band 2" Will Feature More Songs And Instruments

June 30, 2008 8:59 p.m. EST

Los Angeles, CA (CNS) - "Rock Band" is ready for a new gig - one that features more instruments, online modes and songs in the form of a new game called "Rock Band 2."

According to MTV Games and developer Harmonix, the new "Rock Band 2" will not only feature a variety of instruments, online modes and mores songs, but it will also allow players to import previously purchased "Rock Band" tunes.

"With the original 'Rock Band,' the focus was on innovation," Harmonix co-founder and CEO Alex Rigopulos told The Associated Press. "With 'Rock Band 2,' the focus is on perfection of the experience. We've had a year to listen to our fans and build out the scope, depth and polish of the experience, so it feels like a second-generation band game."

"Rock Band 2" will debut on Microsoft's Xbox 360 in September. The game will then be available for Sony's PlayStation 3 and PlayStation 2 as well as Nintendo's Wii later in the year. The original "Rock Band" was simultaneously released on Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 last November before later coming to the PlayStation 2 and Wii.