{"id":4487,"date":"2026-05-25T11:52:57","date_gmt":"2026-05-25T08:52:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gamermarkt.com\/blog\/?p=4487"},"modified":"2026-05-25T11:54:08","modified_gmt":"2026-05-25T08:54:08","slug":"take-two-6-remakes-remasters-post-gta6-game-pipeline","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gamermarkt.com\/blog\/take-two-6-remakes-remasters-post-gta6-game-pipeline\/","title":{"rendered":"Take-Two Confirms 6 Remakes and Remasters in Its Massive Post-GTA 6 Game Pipeline"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Take-Two Interactive unveiled a 22-game pipeline for fiscal years 2028 and 2029 during its May 2026 earnings call. Six of those projects are remakes, remasters, or platform extensions. Max Payne 1+2 Remake, a Red Dead Redemption 2 next-gen update, and a GTA 4 remaster top the speculation list.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Take-Two Interactive closed its fiscal year 2026 with $6.72 billion in net bookings, a 19% year-over-year increase, and used its May 21, 2026 earnings call to reveal an ambitious roadmap stretching through fiscal year 2029. Among the headline numbers: 22 games planned for FY28 and FY29, including 6 remakes, remasters, and platform extensions drawn from the publisher&#8217;s deep catalogue of beloved franchises under Rockstar Games, 2K, and Gearbox.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Does Take-Two&#8217;s 22-Game Pipeline Look Like?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Take-Two President Karl Slatoff laid out a three-year release plan spanning FY27 through FY29, totalling 29 titles. Seven of those land in FY27 alongside Grand Theft Auto VI, including NBA 2K27, PGA TOUR 2K27, WWE 2K27, two mobile titles, and one platform extension. The remaining 22 titles fill FY28 and FY29 with the following breakdown:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>3 new IPs:<\/strong> Judas from BioShock creator Ken Levine&#8217;s Ghost Story Games and Project ETHOS from 2K studio 31st Union are the two publicly known entries.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>7 sequels:<\/strong> Continuation of existing major franchises.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>6 remakes, remasters, and platform extensions:<\/strong> Refreshed classics and cross-platform ports.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>5 sports titles:<\/strong> Annual iterations of NBA 2K, PGA TOUR 2K, and WWE 2K.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>1 mobile title.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">CEO Strauss Zelnick projected FY27 net bookings between $8 billion and $8.2 billion, roughly a 20% jump, driven primarily by GTA 6&#8217;s November 19, 2026 launch on PS5 and Xbox Series X\/S. The company also forecasts over $1 billion in operating cash flow and a return to profitability after three consecutive years of losses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Which Games Could Be Among the 6 Remake and Remaster Projects?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Take-Two has not officially named any of the six titles. However, leaks, insider reports, and community analysis point to a strong shortlist. The key distinction is that &#8220;platform extensions&#8221; simply means porting an existing game to a new platform, which is different from a full remake or visual remaster.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Max Payne 1+2 Remake<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Remedy Entertainment has been developing a combined remake of Max Payne and Max Payne 2: The Fall of Max Payne under a publishing deal with Rockstar Games since 2022. Remedy&#8217;s interim CEO Markus M\u00e4ki confirmed in late 2025 that the project is &#8220;tracking toward the milestone goals.&#8221; Based on Remedy&#8217;s stage-gate development process, full production typically lasts one to two years before a six-month beta phase. With 15+ months of full production completed by September 2025, the game could realistically launch by late 2026 or early 2027. It is being developed with a budget comparable to Alan Wake 2.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Red Dead Redemption 2 Next-Gen Update<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Red Dead Redemption 2 still runs in backwards compatibility mode on PS5 and Xbox Series X\/S, locked at 30 frames per second. Prominent leaker NateTheHate has repeatedly stated that a next-gen update with 60fps support exists alongside a Nintendo Switch 2 port. Rockstar updated the game&#8217;s Steam store page description and language list for the first time since 2019, fuelling speculation. A next-gen remaster or enhanced edition fits squarely within Take-Two&#8217;s &#8220;platform extension&#8221; category.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">GTA 4 Remaster or Port<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Community source Tez2 reported that a Rockstar employee hinted at a GTA IV port for current-generation consoles. Tez2 linked the takedown of the popular Liberty City Preservation Project mod in early 2025 as further evidence. Back in 2022, Tez2 had also reported that both GTA IV and Red Dead Redemption were on the table for remasters, though plans were reportedly shelved after the poor reception of GTA: The Trilogy &#8211; Definitive Edition. With GTA 6 approaching, the window for a GTA IV re-release has opened again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Max Payne 3 Remaster<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Tez2 also revealed that Rockstar had pandemic-era plans to port Max Payne 3 to current hardware after GTA IV. The timing of the Max Payne 1+2 Remake makes a bundle or &#8220;Definitive Edition&#8221; combining the remakes with a Max Payne 3 remaster a compelling commercial proposition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Mafia 2 Remake<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Following the commercial success of Mafia: The Old Country in August 2025, actress Carina Conti (who voiced Isabella Torrisi) confirmed during a livestream that Hangar 13 has been approved for another Mafia game. Reports from early 2026 indicated that Hangar 13 developers were recording new weapon audio assets for Mafia 2, suggesting a full remake in the vein of Mafia: Definitive Edition rather than a simple remaster.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">GTA 6 PC Version<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Grand Theft Auto VI launches exclusively on PS5 and Xbox Series X\/S. However, Zelnick told investors during the earnings call that &#8220;the PC market is a growing market&#8221; and that &#8220;most of our hit titles are released on all platforms over time.&#8221; A PC version arriving in the FY28 or FY29 window would count as a platform extension in Take-Two&#8217;s pipeline language. Community estimates suggest a PC release roughly 12 to 24 months after the console launch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Does This Fit into Take-Two&#8217;s Financial Strategy?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Take-Two&#8217;s FY26 results paint a picture of a company building towards a massive growth year. Key numbers from the earnings report:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Metric<\/th><th>FY26 (Actual)<\/th><th>FY27 (Guidance)<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Net Bookings<\/td><td>$6.72 billion<\/td><td>$8.0 &#8211; $8.2 billion<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Revenue Growth YoY<\/td><td>19%<\/td><td>~20%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Recurring Consumer Spending Share<\/td><td>78%<\/td><td>N\/A<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Operating Cash Flow<\/td><td>$624 million<\/td><td>$1+ billion<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Net Income<\/td><td>Loss<\/td><td>$105 &#8211; $141 million (profit)<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">CFO Lainie Goldstein broke down FY27&#8217;s projected revenue by label: Rockstar Games at 36%, Zynga at 35%, and 2K at 29%. With GTA 6 driving Rockstar back to the top-selling label position, the six remake and remaster projects serve a clear strategic purpose: filling the release calendar between major AAA launches to maintain revenue momentum and keep players invested across Take-Two&#8217;s ecosystem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">New IPs on the Horizon: Judas and Project ETHOS<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Beyond remakes, Take-Two&#8217;s pipeline includes three entirely new intellectual properties. Judas, revealed at The Game Awards 2022, is a first-person shooter set aboard the starship Mayflower. Developed by Ken Levine&#8217;s Ghost Story Games and published by Take-Two, the game was initially expected by March 2025 but remains in active development for PS5, Xbox Series X\/S, and PC.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Project ETHOS, a free-to-play third-person roguelike hero shooter from 31st Union (a 2K studio), ran an open beta that received &#8220;mixed feedback&#8221; according to Zelnick. The team has since implemented &#8220;significant changes&#8221; with the goal of delivering what Zelnick described as &#8220;an A-plus experience.&#8221; The game has no confirmed release date but is listed on Steam.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What About GTA Online After GTA 6 Launches?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Zelnick addressed concerns about GTA Online&#8217;s future, stating that the game &#8220;will remain in the market&#8221; and that &#8220;there are many consumers who love this title.&#8221; GTA Online&#8217;s &#8220;A Safehouse in the Hills&#8221; update in Q4 FY26, featuring the return of Michael De Santa and the Rockstar Mission Creator tool, was cited as one of the best-performing updates in the game&#8217;s history. In-game payment revenue for GTA Online grew 5% year-over-year in the fiscal fourth quarter, and the GTA+ subscription service continued to drive annual revenue growth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Questions Players Are Already Asking<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Are all six projects full remakes?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No. Take-Two uses the phrase &#8220;remakes, remasters, and platform extensions&#8221; collectively. Some may be ground-up rebuilds (like the Max Payne 1+2 Remake by Remedy), some may be visual and performance upgrades (like a potential RDR2 60fps patch), and some may simply be ports to a new platform (like GTA 6 coming to PC).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">When will these projects be released?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The 22-game pipeline covers FY28 (April 2027 through March 2028) and FY29 (April 2028 through March 2029). The earliest releases from this group could appear in mid-to-late 2027, though the Max Payne Remake may arrive sooner if it falls under the FY27 platform extension slot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Has Take-Two officially confirmed any specific titles?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Only the Max Payne 1+2 Remake has been formally announced as a project in development. Every other title mentioned in community discussions is based on leaks, insider reports, or logical deduction from Take-Two&#8217;s franchise portfolio.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Could there be a repeat of the GTA Trilogy disaster?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The 2021 GTA: The Trilogy &#8211; Definitive Edition was widely criticised for its technical issues. However, the Max Payne Remake is being handled by Remedy Entertainment, the original developer, with Rockstar publishing. The Red Dead Redemption port by Double Eleven in 2023 received a much warmer reception, suggesting Take-Two has adjusted its approach to legacy content.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Will Rockstar use AI in these remakes?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Zelnick confirmed that GTA 6 itself does not use generative AI and is entirely handcrafted. However, he noted that Take-Two studios are using AI for operational efficiency, citing an example where AI-produced live-action ads reduced costs from $25,000-$100,000 to virtually nothing. Whether AI tools play a role in remake production has not been disclosed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Bigger Picture<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Take-Two&#8217;s post-GTA 6 strategy is clear: leverage its deep franchise catalogue to maintain a steady release cadence while investing in new IPs for long-term growth. With Rockstar Games, 2K, Hangar 13, Gearbox, Ghost Story Games, and 31st Union all contributing to the pipeline, the publisher is positioning itself to dominate the release calendar well into 2029. For players who grew up with GTA IV&#8217;s Liberty City, Max Payne&#8217;s noir gunplay, or the Mafia series&#8217; cinematic storytelling, the next few years could deliver a wave of nostalgia backed by modern hardware.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Take-Two Interactive unveiled a 22-game pipeline for fiscal years 2028 and 2029 during its May 2026 earnings call. Six of those projects are remakes, remasters, or platform extensions. 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