Rockstar Games Acquires Video Games Deluxe, Renames It Rockstar Australia
The Sydney-based studio, known for its work on L.A. Noire and GTA projects, joins Rockstar's global network ahead of Grand Theft Auto 6's release.
- Video Games Deluxe, a long-time collaborator with Rockstar Games, has been officially acquired and rebranded as Rockstar Australia.
- The studio, founded by Brendan McNamara, previously worked on projects like L.A. Noire: The VR Case FilesGrand Theft Auto: The Trilogy – The Definitive Edition.
- This acquisition marks Rockstar's first formal return to Australia since its collaboration with Team Bondi on L.A. Noire in 2011.
- Rockstar Australia’s future projects have not been disclosed, but speculation suggests potential involvement in Grand Theft Auto 6 or other Rockstar titles.
- The move expands Rockstar's global studio network to 13 subsidiaries, bolstering its development capacity for major upcoming releases.
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