EA backtracks on Rock Band iOS shutdown, claims 'error'

Publisher won't be shutting down your already-purchased app

EA's seemingly backtracked on its move to kill off Rock Band for iPhone.

Yesterday reports filtered in that the iOS app was serving players with an in-game message stating it will "no longer be playable" after May 31 - even if you owned it.

EA backed up the in-app message by putting up in an FAQ on its website, stating it was "suspending support of ROCK BAND after May 31 and focusing resources on other EA titles."

Now, following fairly predictable outrage from owners of the Rock Band app, EA's claimed "error" on the closure messages.

"Rock Band for iOS will remain live - the in-app message users received yesterday was sent in error," the company said in a statement sent to Cnet.

"We apologize for the confusion this caused. We're working to clarify the issue that caused the error and will share additional information as soon as possible."

Error or not, at least the company's making things right.