It feels like we’re living in a time loop, doesn’t it? Just when you think you’ve left the mid to late 2000s behind, video game publishers are pulling you back in, whispering sweet nothings about Oblivion and Gears of War. Heck, even Rockstar Games might be hopping on this retro train—rumor has it we could see a GTA 4 port on our shiny modern consoles before the year wraps up.
Apparently, this tidbit of gossip floated out from the ever-in-the-know Tez2, who’s like the Sherlock Holmes of Rockstar leaks. He took to the GTAForums, casually dropping hints about a potential GTA IV remaster or port. It’s like, just when we started peeling away the layers of anticipation for GTA 6—BOOM—here comes the nostalgia wave for GTA 4. Serious deja vu, right?
So here’s the skinny, according to Tez2: Someone from Rockstar mumbled something about a GTA IV port—it’s supposedly been simmering in development for about a year. If things align as they’re murmured to, it could land this year. There’s even talk that this whole shebang might explain why the Liberty City Preservation Project mod suddenly vanished.
And if that’s got you raising an eyebrow, Tez also tossed in that, if they’re sticking to their pandemic-era roadmap, Max Payne 3 might get a similar treatment post-GTA IV. Possibly bundled up in a neat little package. Can you imagine? A Definitive Edition featuring Max Payne 1 & 2 remakes alongside a Max Payne 3 port. It’s like Christmas came early for nostalgic gamers.
Don’t get too excited just yet, though. We all know how these rumors can go—grain of salt, people. Until Rockstar spills the beans officially, it’s best to keep our expectations in check.
Now, why the mod takedown drama? Apparently, folks using the Liberty City mod gets your creative juices flowing like a kid in a candy store—running around Liberty City as Michael, Trevor, or Franklin was a dream. Talk about living the GTA life. But this removal? It might hint at Rockstar working on their own thing. Or, maybe not. Tez’s angle suggests it’s a protective play by Rockstar, but as with all things Rockstar, who really knows?
We’ve seen what Bethesda did with Oblivion Remastered—mods keep chugging along despite new releases. How studios deal with fan projects can vary wildly, so maybe don’t connect too many dots just yet.
So here’s the million-dollar question: Would a GTA 4 port keep you entertained while waiting for GTA 6? Do you crave a glorious remaster, or are you cool with just a re-release? Man, the possibilities. Let’s hear what you’d love to see happen.
