Learn to be a rock star next week
Ubisoft’s subscription-based guitar education gameRocksmith+is set to launch.Rocksmith+goes live on PC, exclusively through the Ubisoft Store, on September 6.
This service wasannounced last yearas a follow-up toRocksmith, Ubisoft’s line of games that teach you how to play the guitar.Rocksmith+was shown off at the Ubisoft Forward event, and went on tohost a closed beta.
The key difference betweenRocksmith+and its predecessors is in the packaging. PreviousRocksmithgames functioned the same as aGuitar HeroorRock Band, with a suite of tools and songs on-disc that could be added to with DLC.Rocksmith+is a subscription service, asking for a monthly payment rather than a disc-and-cable purchase.
Rocksmith+will go for a few different pricing options on its subscription plan. The service will run $14.99 for a one-month sub, $39.99 for three months, or $99.99 for a 12-month subscription. Previous owners ofRocksmith 2014will get some bonus time in their first billing cycle, if they go for the 3 or 12-month plan.
It’s headed to PC for now, with system requirements that Ubisoft says can run on fairly old computers. Aside from the PC launch, a mobile version is planned for later in the year. UbisoftconfirmsthatRocksmith+subscriptions won’t carry across platforms, though. The service will also require an internet connection at all times.
Making the most of the mic
One notable upgrade is thatRocksmith+will also introduce theRocksmith+ Connectapp, which let players use their phone mic to follow along on their PCRocksmith+. Previously,Rocksmithneeded the use of a link cable, but the plus version ditches the need for accessories if you’re able to use your phone.
Ubisoft also says thatRocksmith+will have a range of music, with more than 5,000 songs at launch and new songs added each week. Some of the artists our press release name-checked include The Clash, Juan Gabriel, Alicia Keys, and Santana.
