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Rocksmith
Basic Information
Release Year 2011
Product Type Video Games
In Production Yes
Official Website https://www.ubisoft.com/en-gb/game/rocksmith/plus

Rocksmith was a line of video games created by Ubisoft, providing one of the few methods of learning guitar with a game-like experience of Guitar Hero, but it is on an actual guitar. The game provided downloadable content (DLC) that it sold as a one-time buy. The original Rocksmith released in 2011 was de-listed from every storefront on 17 October 2021,[1] followed by the 2014 version on 23 October 2023.[2] No reason was given for de-listing the original, while the latter was due to the expiration of licensing agreements.

The game was a natural fit for custom modding, which Ubisoft did not endorse.[citation needed] Rather than continuing the original Rocksmith line, Ubisoft shifted to Rocksmith+,[3] a revised version that features covers of previously licensed tracks, does not support DLC transfers, and runs on a costly, online-only subscription model.[4] This new model essentially eliminates modding, stripping away user flexibility.

Consumer impact summary

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  • User Freedom
  • User Privacy
  • Business Model
  • Market Control

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This is a list of all consumer protection incidents related to this product line. Any incidents not mentioned here can be found in the Rocksmith category.

Products

  • Rocksmith (2011)
  • Rocksmith (2014)
  • Rocksmith+

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References

  1. ↑ Carson, John (11 Oct 2021). "Ubisoft Will Delist The Original Rocksmith Early Next Week". GameInformer. Archived from the original on 11 Oct 2021. Retrieved 8 Mar 2026.
  2. ↑ Cooper, Dalton (25 September 2023). "Critically-Acclaimed Ubisoft Game is Getting Delisted". GameRant. Archived from the original on 18 Oct 2023. Retrieved 8 Mar 2026.
  3. ↑ "Rocksmith+ - Learn to Play the Guitar, Bass, & Piano". Ubisoft. Archived from the original on 21 Feb 2026. Retrieved 8 Mar 2026.
  4. ↑ Burke, Ron (6 Sep 2022). "Rocksmith+ Now Available on PC". GamingTrend. Archived from the original on 27 Sep 2022. Retrieved 8 Mar 2026.
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