Rockstar Games has acquired Video Games Deluxe, the developer behind Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy – The Definitive Edition, renaming it Rockstar Australia. Video Games Deluxe boasts a history of collaboration with Rockstar, contributing to the 2017 re-releases of L.A. Noire and L.A. Noire: The VR Case Files, and most recently, spearheading the upgrades for Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy – The Definitive Edition across iOS, Android, Netflix, and modern consoles. This acquisition distinguishes Rockstar's choice from Grove Street Games, the original developer of the trilogy whose work was criticized for poor quality in 2021. Video Games Deluxe, however, developed the subsequent update that addressed many of these issues.
"After a long and successful partnership, we're thrilled to welcome Video Games Deluxe to the Rockstar family as Rockstar Australia," stated Jennifer Kolbe, Head of Publishing at Rockstar Games.
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Video Games Deluxe was founded by Brendan McNamara, the founder of Team Bondi, the studio behind L.A. Noire. Following allegations of challenging working conditions at Team Bondi during L.A. Noire’s development in 2011, McNamara maintained a relatively low profile until now.
"It's been an honor collaborating with Rockstar Games over the past decade," McNamara commented on the acquisition. "We're excited to join the Rockstar Games team and continue creating exceptional gaming experiences."
AnswerSee ResultsThe establishment of Rockstar Australia precedes the anticipated launch of Grand Theft Auto 6, currently slated for Fall 2025. In December 2023, a former Rockstar developer offered insight into the staggered PC release of GTA 6, urging PC gamers to remain patient. Further updates on GTA 6, including Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick's comments regarding the future of GTA Online post-GTA 6 release, are available.
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