“Unnecessary”: Internet divided as GTA insider reveals Rockstar is set to release a GTA 4 remaster in 2025

There is some news regarding GTA that is making the rounds on the internet. According to reports from an insider, Rockstar Games is planning to release a remastered version of Grand Theft Auto IV (GTA 4) in 2025.

This news comes after the delay of Grand Theft Auto VI (GTA 6), which is now scheduled to be released in May 2026. As Dexerto posted the news of the GTA 4 remaster on its X (formerly Twitter) handle, it caught the attention of all the GTA fans, and they were quick to share their thoughts on social media.

This is what one of the fans had to say about it:

"Unnecessary"- remarked @Kaguya_Shivani

Internet is divided over the news of GTA 4 remaster

After the highly influential game GTA 6's release was delayed to 2026, fans were left disappointed. Now, there is news from an insider that Rockstar Games is planning the release of GTA 4 remaster.

The news comes from a community member called Tez2, who is known for reporting scoops from Rockstar Games, as per Rockstar Intel. Furthermore, the source mentioned that someone he knows who works at Rockstar has hinted GTA 4 port for modern consoles like PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S.

As this news made it to the internet, it left fans divided as some felt that the remaster of GTA 4 would be a good idea, while others didn't find it interesting.

Here is what they had to say:

"Never finished gta iv,i would definitely be getting this"- said @FreeAgen_

"Need this ASAP"- added @YngJackieAprile

Here is what the fans who were unimpressed with the remaster of GTA 4 had to say:

"They need to give it up they need to just focus on GTA 6''- criticized @ColinKohanski

"We don't want this stupid remasters, put your resources on gta 6 instead and release it on time"- said @GodofPs5

"At this rate we'll see GTA V remaster before GTA VI" - said @kevinlee_gate

These were some of the divided reactions from the GTA fans. Earlier in May, Rockstar Games released the second trailer of GTA 6, which showed fans different characters and cities in the trailer, possibly hinting at a brilliant storyline. Netizens and video gamers loved the trailer.

It was one of the most-watched trailers in history across platforms. The first trailer was released in 2023 and was exclusive to YouTube, unlike the second trailer, which was shared and viewed on all platforms. The recent trailer gave a glimpse of characters including Jason, Lucia, Boobie Ike, and Brian Heder, Cal Hampton, Dre'Quan Priest, and Raul Bautista.

It also showed the cities the game would cover, including Vice City, Leonida Keys, Mount Kalaga, Ambrosia, Grassrivers, and Port Gellhorn. The recent trailer has further heightened the anticipation for the game's release.

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