Rockstar Studios is preparing remasters Red Dead Redemption 2 and Grand Theft Auto 4 for PlayStation
Publisher Rockstar Games has built an extensive production program for modern platforms, including both brand-new flagship titles and remastered versions of iconic classics. The key upcoming event will be the official release of the massive crime action game Grand Theft Auto 6, whose premiere is confirmed for November 19, 2026, for current-generation consoles. However, the studio doesn't intend to limit itself to just a numbered sequel to its flagship franchise. According to analyst reports and internal leaks, the company is actively scheduling additional high-budget remasters for the PlayStation 5 platform.
The publisher's production plans include full-fledged updated versions of two major hits of past years: the western Red Dead Redemption 2 and the crime action game Grand Theft Auto 4. Sources say the remaster will be the first to hit the market. Red Dead Redemption 2, designed to offer PlayStation 5 owners native high-definition resolution, increased frame rates, and enhanced graphical textures. Following this, the company plans to release a remastered version of Grand Theft Auto 4, optimized for modern performance standards, bringing Niko Bellic's classic adventure back to modern home consoles.
In parallel to its internal projects, the publisher continues its active collaboration with Remedy Entertainment. The Finnish team is officially developing a combined remake of the iconic shooters Max Payne 1 and Max Payne 2 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC, fully funded by Rockstar Games. The developers are recreating the classic noir detective stories from the ground up using the Northlight engine, guaranteeing state-of-the-art graphics and physics. This will ensure the PlayStation 5 ecosystem receives a robust lineup of iconic Rockstar franchises for years to come.
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