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GTA VI won’t arrive till next year, but now there are rumors of a remaster of one of the most underrated entries into the Grand Theft Auto franchise, and a former developer feels it needs to happen.
Word on the video game streets is that 2008’s GTA IV is getting a remaster for current consoles, and Ex-Rockstar Games technical director Obbe Vermeij would love to see Niko Bellic make a triumphant return.
Vermeij, who worked at DMA Design, which later became Rockstar North, from 1995 until 2009 on titles like Space Station Silicon Valley, Manhunt, and other fan-favorite GTA titles, was asked how he feels about a remaster of GTA IV.
“I hadn’t heard those rumours. I think GTA 4 should be remastered. It’s a great game and there have been a number of successful remasters recently,” he told the person on X, formerly Twitter.
Unlike other studios, Rockstar Games doesn’t often get into its remastering bag. They did attempt with Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy – The Definitive Edition, which was a disaster at launch.
Vermeij spoke on that lackluster remaster in the past, noting that if Rockstar Games decides to do a remaster, “It would be better if Rockstar did quality remasters of their classic games.”No lies detected.
Again, there is no confirmation that Rockstar Games is working on a remaster of GTA 4. Honestly, based on the game studios’ track record, we won’t be shocked if the game is just a straight port with minimal improvements like the other classic titles brought back, like LA Noire and Red Dead Redemption.
We got our fingers crossed on this one.
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Suppose you’re one of the millions of gamers wondering where the second GTA 6 trailer or any news on the game is. In that case, a former GTA V developer explains why Rockstar Games is so silent about the highly-anticipated game.
We know the game is still slated for a fall 2025 release, according to the studio. We only got a tease of what to expect from the leaked trailer, forcing Rockstar Games to release ahead of its official premiere a year ago. Still, outside of that, the game studio has been very tight-lipped on the next installment in the iconic franchise.
According to Mike York, a former developer on GTA V, this is pretty much normal for Rockstar Games when it comes to its big releases; in fact, he says it’s all by design. He broke it all down on his personal YouTube page.
“It creates allure, and it creates mystery, and it creates people talking about it without them having to do anything, right?” York says. “The more they’re silent, the better it is, because the more people will be antsy and want to talk about it, and kind of have this feeling of not knowing what’s going to happen. They could easily release the trailer date and be like, ‘Hey, this is when the trailer’s coming out,’ but they don’t do it, and they don’t do it on purpose.”
When Is The Next Trailer For GTA 6 Dropping?
Basically, what he is saying keeps us talking about the game, hence this article. But honestly, does Rockstar Games even need to go this route because GTA is arguably one of the most popular game titles on the planet?
GTA V, which has lived in three console cycles, is still being played almost a decade later, thanks to the release of the enhanced version for the PS5 and Xbox Series X consoles.
Who knows? Maybe another trailer has already been cut, and Rockstar Games will either surprise us with it or give Geoff Keighley the honor of blowing our minds by premiering it at The Game Awards next week.
Whatever the case, the ball is clearly in Rockstar Games’s court, and honestly, we don’t blame them for keeping this so close to the chest because we are tired of seeing things being “leaked” for clout.
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Finally, there is some Grand Theft Auto news; unfortunately, it has nothing to do with GTA 6.
According to a Wall Street Journal report, Netflix Games is trying hard to secure a Grand Theft Auto game on its service in an attempt to bolster its lineup of original games after acquiring several development studios.
The WSJ reports that Netflix Games “discussed plans” to drop a Grand Theft Auto game on its service by securing a licensing deal with Rockstar Games parent company, Take-Two Interactive.
What would that game look like? That remains to be seen, but according to IGN, it will likely be a mobile title.
Per IGN:
As things now stand, any GTA spin-off that ended up on Netflix would inevitably be a mobile game, as currently the only way to play Netflix’s portfolio is through its mobile app. The report suggests that Netflix hopes to eventually expand its library to include games that can be streamed from TV or PC.
According to one analyst speaking to the WSJ, Netflix has spent about $1 billion on games so far. And it seems to be aiming to hire more game executives to oversee a foray into AAA titles. But there’s currently no good way to tell exactly how well that investment is paying off for the company, or whether it ever will.
Netflix Games Is A Pure Struggle
It’s clear Netflix is looking for a win for its Netflix Games service. Since launching in 2022, the service has yet to take off. IGN reports that 20 games on the service have been downloaded 70.5 million times.
That’s a drop in the bucket compared to other mobile game downloads. Apptopia claims only 1% of Netflix subscribers enjoy Netflix Games daily.
We shall see if Netflix Games can land its golden goose.
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