Grand Theft Auto 5 continues to be a monumental success, boasting 230 million lifetime sales and benefiting from remasters across multiple console generations. In contrast, its predecessor, Grand Theft Auto 4, has yet to receive a similar treatment, a fact that puzzles Jason Zumwalt, the actor who voiced the game's protagonist, Niko Bellic. "I would too, I'd love to see it, man. I don't know why they haven't done it," Zumwalt stated in an interview with Love It Film. He suggested that contractual obligations with the Screen Actors Guild (SAG) might be a factor, potentially making Rockstar hesitant to revisit the title. Zumwalt also expressed a strong belief that GTA 4 features the franchise's best storyline, praising its blend of personal narrative and grounded storytelling, elements he feels were not replicated in GTA 5. While some may view GTA 4 as a product of its time, rumors of a remaster have surfaced periodically over the years, offering fleeting hope to fans. A notable report had suggested a current-gen port was slated for release by the end of 2025, but no such update has materialized.
Meanwhile, Grand Theft Auto 6 is on track for its release on November 19 for Xbox and PlayStation. With preorders now available, players can anticipate preloading the game closer to its launch date. The narrative focus of GTA 6 will center on a modern criminal duo, Lucia and Jason Duva, as they navigate the underworld of Vice City in pursuit of a better life. It remains to be seen whether its story will achieve the same critical acclaim as GTA 4's narrative, a point of contention among fans even as Rockstar keeps campaign details under wraps.