Grand Theft Auto IV is one of the most loved games in the Grand Theft Auto franchise, though that isn't saying much when most titles in the series have their diehards. Often mentioned in physics engine comparisons with GTA V, hardcore series fans have long wanted to see Niko Bellic and Liberty City get the love from Rockstar Games that it clearly deserves in the form of a remaster - which per one insider is coming soon.
According to Tez2, his sources at Rockstar have hinted that a remaster of the 2008 title is in development and that it could be released on the PlayStation 5 later this year. The dataminer claims this remaster is "one more reason" why Take-Two Interactive took down the Liberity City Preservation Project mod for Grand Theft Auto V earlier this year.
Tez2's track record when it comes to datamining is second to none. The insider was one of the first to blow the whistle on several in-development projects at Rockstar, including the recent release of GTA V on the PC Game Pass and the Bully: Anniversary Edition update on mobile devices. Rockstar has done an excellent job making classic GTA titles available for modern audiences. Unfortunately, games like Grand Theft Auto, Grand Theft Auto 2, and GTA 4 remain unavailable to play on newer platforms, particularly the PlayStation 5.
