2024 was expected to be the year Rockstar Games would finally deliver on the long-awaited GTA 6, but instead, it turned out to be another year of anticipation, silence, and a few surprises.
While fans eagerly awaited updates, Rockstar continued to evolve in other areas, with significant developments in their existing titles, new initiatives, and partnerships.
Letโs take a look back at the highs and lows of Rockstarโs 2024.
No GTA 6 in Sight
2024 began with high hopes for GTA 6 fans following the record-breaking trailer release in December 2023.
Garnering over 228 million views, the trailer set the stage for what is anticipated to be the most revolutionary game in history.
However, Rockstar remained silent throughout 2024, offering no new updates. The only official news came from Take-Two Interactive, which announced a narrowed release window of Fall 2025, hinting at a non-public delay from earlier in the year.
Despite the silence, fan theories, memes, and discussions kept the game in the spotlight.
Rockstarโs Workplace and Initiatives
In April, Rockstar implemented a hybrid work policy, requiring employees to return to the office part-time. This move sparked concerns from employees and criticism from unions.
Rockstar also made strides in community engagement by celebrating a GTA RP server on FiveM and collaborating with museums to showcase their history and artwork.
Notably, Red Dead Redemption 2 concept art was a highlight. The company even ventured into sports sponsorship by backing a young boxer.
GTA Onlineโs Busy Year
GTA Online continued to thrive with new updates:
- March: Cluckinโ Bell Farm Raid heist and CJโs classic outfit.
- Summer: Bottom Dollar Bounties introduced bounty hunting missions and pizza delivery.
- Halloween: A limited-time zombie survival mission in North Yankton became a fan favourite.
Despite the new content, interest in GTA Online waned slightly as players anticipated GTA 6. Rockstar also introduced an anti-cheat system for PC, improving the experience but upsetting Linux and Steam Deck users.
GTA+ Expands and Red Dead Redemption Shines
GTA+ saw a 35% subscriber increase in 2024, bolstered by the addition of classic Rockstar titles like Red Dead Redemption, L.A. Noire, and Bully.
Meanwhile, Red Dead Redemption finally debuted on PC, 15 years after its original release. Double Eleven Studios delivered a stellar port, satisfying long-waiting fans.
Other Rockstar Highlights
- Max Payne 1&2 Remake: Entered full production with a budget comparable to Alan Wake 2.
- GTA Trilogy Update: Major fixes improved the once-controversial Definitive Edition.
- San Andreas VR Cancelled: Meta officially delayed the project indefinitely, ending years of speculation.
Looking Ahead
2024 may not have been the year for GTA 6, but Rockstar Games remained a powerhouse. With GTA Online continuing to generate massive revenue and anticipation for GTA 6 growing, 2025 promises to be pivotal.
As Take-Twoโs CEO stated, โThe wait will be worth it.โ
While 2024 may not have delivered the long-awaited GTA 6, Rockstar Games has certainly kept fans engaged with new content, exciting updates, and some unexpected moves.
The road ahead is filled with promise, and 2025 could very well be the year that fans finally get to experience the next chapter in the Grand Theft Auto saga.
Until then, Rockstarโs legacy continues to thrive, and fans will eagerly await what comes next.
