Rockstar Acquires Video Games Deluxe, Rebrands as Rockstar Australia
Rockstar Games has acquired Video Games Deluxe, the developer behind the enhanced versions of 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 its VR counterpart, as well as recent improvements to the GTA Trilogy for iOS, Android, Netflix, and current-gen consoles.
This acquisition distinguishes Rockstar from Grove Street Games, the original developer of the GTA Trilogy, which faced criticism for the initial game's poor quality in 2021. Video Games Deluxe, however, developed the subsequent update that addressed these issues.
Jennifer Kolbe, Rockstar Games Head of Publishing, expressed enthusiasm about the acquisition, stating, "After working together closely over many years, we are excited to have Video Games Deluxe join the team as Rockstar Australia."
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Video Games Deluxe was founded by Brendan McNamara, the founder of Team Bondi, the studio behind L.A. Noire. McNamara commented on the acquisition, stating, "It’s been an honor to work closely with Rockstar Games this past decade. We are thrilled to be a part of Rockstar Games and to continue our efforts to make the best games possible."
AnswerSee ResultsThe formation of Rockstar Australia precedes the anticipated Fall 2025 release of Grand Theft Auto 6. Recent discussions have addressed the game's staggered release across platforms, with a former Rockstar developer urging PC gamers to remain patient. Further details regarding GTA 6 and the future of GTA Online are also available.
