The game has a new soundtrack including music from Lady Gaga, the Chemical Brothers, Dr. Dre and the Prodigy, as well as improved graphics for sequels. The game also has a new game mode entitled Empire , which is essentially the single player career. Players take control of their up-and-coming DJ and guide them through and DJ their way to the top. They can also create their own nightclub in cities like London and Berlin for their character, which they can tour in as well as promote, increasing their fame.
The multiplayer starts off much like any other rhythm game, but DJ Hero 2 's has a new rewind feature, in which the player has the ability to rewind tracks in multiplayer in order to correct any mistakes they have made. The rewind ability is only awarded when the player has done enough to earn it, however, and is only temporary. The game also features head-to-head mode, where players can compete against each other while performing vocals of the track, having to match the pitch and timing as well.