The term “GTA 4 remaster” has resurfaced on the internet over the past two days, and for good reason. Popular Rockstar insider Tez2 reported that a Grand Theft Auto 4 remaster could be released later this year. Naturally, fans started talking about it, with many hoping it to become a reality as GTA 6 is still far away. Now, an ex-Rockstar employee has commented on the situation.
On an X post of May 12, 2025, former Rockstar developer @ObbeVermeij suggests a GTA 4 remaster port should be released. They also shared their personal insights on the popular Grand Theft Auto game.
Note: This article is based on rumors and speculation, and readers should take it with a grain of salt.
GTA 4 remaster can be successful, suggests Obbe Vermeij
As can be seen in the aforementioned X post, someone asked the ex-Rockstar developer Obbe Vermeij about his thoughts on the GTA 4 remaster rumor. Answering it, he said the following:
“I hadn’t heard those rumours. I think gtaIV should be remastered.”
Moreover, the former Rockstar employee suggests that the rumored port has a potential:
“It’s a great game and there have been a number of successful remasters recently.”
In the aforementioned line, Obbe Vermei seemingly referred to the recent release of “The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered.” Fans loved the classic title with modern graphics, revealing the potential of remasters if done correctly.
When to expect a potential GTA 4 remaster?
A couple of days ago, Tez2 reported that a Grand Theft Auto 4 remaster is possible. He wrote the following on GTAForums, suggesting its release later this year:
“Someone at R* hinted at the IV port, and by now it should’ve gone up a year in development. We may end up seeing it drop later this year.”
If the remastered version of Grand Theft Auto 4 is a real thing, then fans can expect Rockstar to release it during the fall season to fill in the void of GTA 6.
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Edited by Aatreyee Aich
