Given the lack of success Rock Band 4 experienced since release, Harmonix is making some changes.
Harmonix today announced a deal with Performance Designed Products (PDP) for Rock Band 4 hardware. This seemingly replaced Mad Catz as the developer and distributor of Rock Band 4 guitars and drums.
The press release COG received today indicated the following:
Harmonix today announced a new partnership agreement for Rock Band with the #1 video game accessories company in North America, Performance Designed Products LLC (PDP).
“As we look to fully achieve our goal of creating this console generation’s category-defining music gaming platform, we need to partner with a truly world-class manufacturer that can operate at the scale that Rock Band requires. PDP has a well-deserved reputation for innovation, customer satisfaction, and quality. They have the logistical and technical expertise to support Harmonix’s ambitious plans for the future of Rock Band, with new hardware alongside a major Rock Band 4 feature update coming this Fall,“ said Steve Janiak, Harmonix CEO.
“Rock Band is the premier music platform for console players,” said Chris Richards, CEO, PDP. “This will be a great partnership and gaming fans should get ready to experience new, innovative hardware products for Rock Band 4 and Rock Band VR.”
It has been well documented Mad Catz is in trouble. With Mad Catz facing tough financial times it explains why Harmonix partnered with PDP.
We will have more information as it becomes available.
Source: Press Release