Take-Two Slate Opens the Door for Classic Rockstar Game Remakes

You may finally have a reason to look beyond Grand Theft Auto 6 when thinking about Rockstar Games' future. Take-Two Interactive has confirmed that six remakes, remasters, and platform extensions are planned across fiscal years 2028 and 2029.

That does not tell you exactly which games are coming, but it does make the possibility of several classic titles returning much more realistic. There is one important catch. Take-Two is not saying all six projects are remakes or remasters. The phrase "platform extension" can also describe an existing game being released on another system.

A future PC version of Grand Theft Auto 6, for example, could potentially fit into that category.

You shouldn't read the announcement as confirmation that six old Rockstar Games titles are being rebuilt from the ground up. That distinction matters because a platform release can still be a meaningful return for players, even if the underlying game is largely unchanged.

Still, the news gives you plenty to think about when you look through Take-Two's catalog. Beyond its major sports franchises, the company has multiple projects in development, including three new core intellectual properties and seven sequels. The additional six projects could therefore cover a wide range of releases, but several familiar Rockstar Games names stand out immediately.

The safest candidate is the Max Payne 1 & 2 remake. Remedy Entertainment is developing the project alongside Rockstar Games, bringing the first two Max Payne games into a modern production. The original games already have a strong reputation, and rebuilding them with current technology could give the series a completely different presentation while keeping the foundation that made those titles memorable.

Because Rockstar Games is directly involved with the remake, it is one of the easiest projects to connect to Take-Two's newly announced fiscal window. It is still not officially confirmed as one of the six, but its existence makes it a much stronger possibility than a game that has never been announced.

Red Dead Redemption is another obvious possibility, although the situation is different.

The original game has already returned to modern platforms, meaning a future release on newer hardware could potentially be treated as a platform extension rather than another major remaster. If the game eventually reaches systems such as the next PlayStation or Microsoft's next-generation XBOX hardware, that kind of release could fit the description without requiring an entirely new version.

Then there is Red Dead Redemption 2, which may be the most requested current-generation upgrade connected to the company's catalog. You have already seen plenty of speculation about a dedicated PlayStation 5 and XBOX Series X|S version, and an industry insider previously claimed an updated release is still planned.

Nothing in Take-Two's announcement confirms that information, but the timing makes the possibility interesting. Red Dead Redemption 2 remains one of the most technically impressive games in the company's library, yet console players have continued waiting for a version designed specifically for current-generation hardware.

A proper upgrade could bring higher resolutions, smoother frame rates, faster loading, and other technical improvements. The game would not need a complete remake to benefit from newer hardware, making it another project that could potentially fall under the platform-extension label.

Grand Theft Auto IV is a much less certain possibility, but it remains one of the most discussed candidates.

Whenever classic Rockstar Games projects come up, GTA IV is always brought up. Rumors have circulated for years about the game returning in some form. Those plans were reportedly reconsidered after the poor response to Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy - The Definitive Edition, which appeared to make Take-Two and Rockstar more cautious about revisiting older games.

The return of Red Dead Redemption to modern platforms suggests that the company has not abandoned the idea entirely. If Grand Theft Auto 6 becomes the enormous success expected of it, a modern version of GTA IV could eventually make commercial sense.

A remaster could improve visuals, performance, lighting, loading times, and other technical areas while giving Liberty City a more modern presentation. It would also give older games a chance to reach players who may never have experienced them when they originally launched.

L.A. Noire is another older title that could fit neatly into this discussion. Take-Two has acquired the studio associated with the game, although there has been no new announcement about a sequel. That doesn't rule out other possibilities for the franchise, especially since Take-Two has said it continues to explore opportunities within its existing catalog.

L.A. Noire is particularly suited to a modern technical upgrade because its facial animation technology was one of its defining features at launch.

A remaster could make those performances look even better on newer hardware while preserving the original's detective-focused structure. A sequel would be an even bigger return, potentially introducing a new investigation, a different city, fresh cases, and another detailed world built around detective work.

Bully is another name that continues to attract attention. A remaster would give the classic school-based open-world game another chance on modern systems, but a full remake or sequel would likely be an even bigger event. Rockstar Games previously worked on Bully 2 before reportedly canceling the project as it redirected resources toward Grand Theft Auto 6.

That decision makes sense given how long Grand Theft Auto 6 has been in production. Rockstar Games has had to prioritize its biggest project, and development capacity is finite. Once GTA 6 finally arrives, however, the company's next priorities become much more interesting.

It could focus heavily on GTA Online and continued support for the new game, move toward another Red Dead project, or use the opportunity to revisit an older franchise. That is why the six projects Take-Two mentioned are worth watching. None of these - GTA IV, Bully, L.A. Noire, or Red Dead Redemption 2 - should be treated as a sure thing.

All Take-Two has actually confirmed is how many remakes, remasters, and platform extensions it's planning for fiscal 2028 and 2029.

The identities of those projects remain unknown. Even so, the announcement signals a potentially different approach to the company's older library. Rockstar Games has spent years concentrating much of its attention on Grand Theft Auto and Red Dead Redemption, leaving several other recognizable franchises inactive.

A broader push toward remakes, remasters, and new-platform releases could give those dormant games another shot without the company having to build every project from the ground up. How well the Max Payne 1 & 2 remake performs could end up mattering a lot too.

If that project performs well, it could show strong demand for refreshed versions of older titles. That might encourage Take-Two and Rockstar Games to explore more of the catalog, whether through full remakes, technical remasters, or straightforward releases on newer platforms.

That creates several possible directions. Max Payne 3 could eventually receive a modern treatment. Grand Theft Auto IV could return to current hardware. Bully could get another chance after years of uncertainty. L.A. Noire could receive a visual and technical upgrade. Red Dead Redemption 2 could finally get the current-generation version many players have been waiting for.

None of these outcomes is guaranteed, but the newly confirmed fiscal plans give them more room to be considered.

For now, Grand Theft Auto 6 remains the company's biggest priority. Its launch will dominate industry attention, and its post-launch plans, including GTA Online, are likely to shape what Rockstar Games does next. The period after that release could be where the company's older franchises become especially interesting.

Take-Two's six-project announcement does not give you a definitive list, but it does establish that multiple remakes, remasters, and platform extensions are coming during fiscal 2028 and 2029. Until the company reveals the individual projects, every Rockstar Games title mentioned here remains speculation. Still, the possibility is enough to make the next few years particularly interesting. After years of waiting, some of Rockstar Games' older classics could finally be heading toward a second life.