One Former Rockstar Games Employee Says GTA 4 "Should Be Remasterd"

GTA VI won't arrive till next year, but now there are rumors of a remaster of one of the most underrated entries into the Grand Theft Auto franchise, and a former developer feels it needs to happen.





Word on the video game streets is that 2008's GTA IV is getting a remaster for current consoles, and Ex-Rockstar Games technical director Obbe Vermeij would love to see Niko Bellic make a triumphant return. 

Vermeij, who worked at DMA Design, which later became Rockstar North, from 1995 until 2009 on titles like Space Station Silicon Valley, Manhunt, and other fan-favorite GTA titles, was asked how he feels about a remaster of GTA IV.

"I hadn't heard those rumours. I think GTA 4 should be remastered. It's a great game and there have been a number of successful remasters recently," he told the person on X, formerly Twitter. 

I hadn't heard those rumours. I think gtaIV should be remastered. It's a great game and there have been a number of successful remasters recently.
— Obbe Vermeij (@ObbeVermeij) May 12, 2025

Unlike other studios, Rockstar Games doesn't often get into its remastering bag. They did attempt with Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy - The Definitive Edition, which was a disaster at launch.




Vermeij spoke on that lackluster remaster in the past, noting that if Rockstar Games decides to do a remaster, "It would be better if Rockstar did quality remasters of their classic games."

No lies detected.




Again, there is no confirmation that Rockstar Games is working on a remaster of GTA 4. Honestly, based on the game studios' track record, we won't be shocked if the game is just a straight port with minimal improvements like the other classic titles brought back, like LA Noire and Red Dead Redemption.




We got our fingers crossed on this one.







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