Discussion surrounding theGrand Theft Autofranchise has never been as frantic and frequent as it currently is, with the whirlwind of information that was recently revealed about the upcomingGTA 6leading to an explosion of theories and debate. These recent developments, such as the game’s second trailer and online character profiles, were a pleasant surprise in the wake ofGTA 6’s disappointing delayannouncement, yet the good news might not end there for fans of the franchise.
Some recent reports surroundingGrand Theft Autohave caused a lot of excitement despite not being associated withGTA 6, with a prominent leaker suggesting that an upcoming remaster or port ofGrand Theft Auto 4may be on the horizon. While not officially confirmed, a lot of signs point towards this allegation possessing a good amount of validity, with such a port being the perfect way to fill the gap betweenGrand Theft Auto 6in a similar way to the success that the surprising remaster ofOblivionrecently brought to Bethesda andThe Elder Scrolls.
A Remaster or Port of Grand Theft Auto 4 Could Come with a World of Benefits
Reports of aremaster or new port ofGrand Theft Auto 4recently came from Tez2, a veteran insider who has reported extensively on Rockstar titles in the past. While rumors of such a project have existed for some time, the leaker’s recent statements have really thrust the rumored release into the public eye, with the port supposedly having been in active development for over a year at this point.
Some fans have criticized the supposed project’s nature as a potential remaster and not a fully-fledged remake, yet a fresh port ofGTA 4seems like the most sensible decision based on the amount of resources that Rockstar has needed to dedicate toGrand Theft Auto 6’s development over the past few years. Of course,The Elder Scrollsrecently proved the massive potential of this approach to revisiting classic titles, with the shockinglaunch ofOblivion Remasteredon April 22 being a huge success for Bethesda.
Despite its lack of pre-release advertising,Oblivion Remasteredquickly became the third-best-selling game of 2025 in the US, further showcasing just how successful a similar project forGTA 4could be.
The gritty story andworld of 2008’sGrand Theft Auto 4has made the title legendary in its own right, being more than deserving of the same remaster treatment thatOblivionrecently received, and this could act as the perfect opportunity for newer fans to experience the game for the first time. Even for returning players, a remaster would give all fans a needed boost during the longer wait forGTA 6following its recent delay until May 2026. Even if the project ends up being a port and not a full remaster, it still seems likely that this port would come with support for things like 60FPS and 4K, giving it a fresh feel regardless.
A GTA 4 Remaster Could Easily Make Some Sensible Nods Towards Grand Theft Auto 6’s Story
It is estimated that this project could release as early as this year, with this seeming like the most sensible release window to allow the remaster to thrive without encroaching too much on the 2026 hype aroundGTA 6. A potential remaster forGrand Theft Auto 4could even directly aid the story ofGTA 6, with Rockstar recently confirming that Lucia, one of the game’s two major protagonists, was raised inGTA 4’s iconic Liberty City. Some small Easter eggs could be implemented into a remasteredGTA 4to give fans their first in-game glimpses of Lucia’s life, being an easy and engaging way for Rockstar to further set up the massive anticipation surroundingGrand Theft Auto 6.
To give these rumors more validity, it is worth noting thatRockstar recently acquired Video Game Deluxe, a studio that has worked extensively on past Rockstar projects such as the re-releases ofL.A. Noire,as well as playing a key role in fixing theGTA Definitive Editiontrilogy. This could very well mean that the studio is hard at work getting the fresh port ofGrand Theft Auto 4ready for an upcoming release, with plenty of signs currently pointing towards the rumored project’s existence.
