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The video delves into various unreleased game projects by Rockstar, such as the proposed Grand Theft Auto zombies game named ZTA, development details of a zombie DLC for GTA 5 involving a cut episode, plans for Grand Theft Auto online modes on different platforms, mentioned Rockstar Toronto's canceled game "We Are the Mods," as well as the perpetuating rumors of Bully 2 and the canceled Oni 2. Rockstar's consideration of sequels and expansions is highlighted, with trademark renewals hinting at possible future releases. The video raises anticipation for potential remasters of Red Dead Redemption and GTA 4, encouraging viewer engagement on desired unreleased Rockstar games.
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In this segment of the video, it was discussed that there were plans for a Grand Theft Auto zombies game in the mid-2000s, tentatively known as ZTA. The game was to be developed for the PlayStation Portable by Smackdown Productions in collaboration with Rockstar Games. However, negotiations broke down due to budget disagreements. Screenshots of the prototype showcased vehicles and a zombie woman. The idea of a zombie-themed Grand Theft Auto game resurfaced with the Undead Nightmare expansion for Red Dead Redemption. There were rumors of a potential zombie-themed story DLC for Grand Theft Auto 5, but it never materialized. Data mining revealed that Rockstar had plans for a single-player DLC with a new map expansion and a redesigned Los Santos to fit a zombie apocalypse theme.
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In this segment of the video, it is discussed how a cut episode involving a zombie apocalypse in GTA had progressed in development, with textures and designs created for locations like a boarded-up gas station, warning graffiti, and trailer signs featuring zombies and gas masks. The DLC was planned to be released in three episodic parts, with each main GTA 5 character having their own expanded or alternate storyline. Franklin was hinted at being the playable character for the zombie DLC, while text strings suggest an alien invasion episode and an agent Trevor storyline were also in the works. The agent Trevor episode was the most developed, as evidenced by mission triggers and lists found in GTA Online’s 1.14 patch script, though the content was ultimately repurposed within GTA Online.
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In this segment of the video, it is discussed that some of the code names and files related to the Doomsday Heist update were discovered as far back as 2014, three years before the update was released. Unused audio files and storylines dating back to version updates 1.13 and 1.14 hint at content that was reworked into the Diamond Casino Heist update. The original plans for a single player expansion never came to fruition, but there is speculation about potentially seeing cut content like the Alien Invasion Episode or zombie episode in the future. The concept of a Grand Theft Auto online game was considered even before the release of GTA 4, as far back as the late 90s, with the idea of an online setting for PC players allowing multiple players to play simultaneously.
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In this segment of the video, it is discussed how Grand Theft Auto 3 initially had plans for an online multiplayer mode called “Grand Theft Auto Online Crime World,” which was eventually scrapped to focus on resources for Grand Theft Auto Vice City. The unused multiplayer content included game types like Team Deathmatch and Capture the Flag. Additionally, there were plans for Grand Theft Auto to be ported to the Sega Saturn and Nintendo 64, but these projects never materialized.
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In this segment of the video, it discusses the potential release of Grand Theft Auto games on the Game Boy Advance, which were intended to coincide with the release of Grand Theft Auto 3. There were plans for a game called Grand Theft Auto 3 for the Game Boy Advance, which never materialized. Additionally, it mentions a mysterious title called “Agent,” which was planned to be a PlayStation 3 exclusive game announced in 2009. The game would have been set during the Cold War and involved Counter Intelligence Espionage, political assassinations, with a serious tone, set in the 1970s. Despite being in development as late as 2011, there were no further updates or official announcements about the game, even after the release of Grand Theft Auto 5.
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In this segment of the video, it is discussed how Rockstar Toronto was working on a game called “We Are the Mods,” which was supposed to be a spiritual successor to The Warriors. The game would feature mods and rockers as conflicting British youth subcultures in the 1960s and 1970s. The project was initially leaked in 2011 but was ultimately canceled as Rockstar Toronto was redirected to help with the development of Manhunt 2. There were some assets and concept art released, but the game never materialized. Additionally, the speculation surrounding a Bully 2 game after the release of the original Bully is also touched upon, with rumors circulating for years before confirmation that at some point, Rockstar did plan a sequel to Bully.
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In this segment of the video, it is discussed how rumors of a potential Bully 2 game circulated for years, with hints indicating its development periodically surfacing. Despite ideas for a sequel being considered by Rockstar, including speculation around a playable section of Bully 2 at one point and potential storyline details, the project ultimately fizzled out and was never released. However, Rockstar renewed the trademark for Bully in 2013 and 2021, suggesting a possibility for its return in the future. Additionally, the canceled Rockstar game, Oni 2, which was in development after the rights reverted back to Rockstar, had working titles like “Death and Taxes” and “Oni 2: Rebirth,” featuring more complex movement and combat systems with elements like grappling and parrying. Despite advancing further in development than other canceled titles, the project faced initial challenges in organizing resources and personnel.
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In this segment of the video, the focus is on the development and potential cancellation of a game project that did not see a release, possibly due to financial reasons or reassignments for Grand Theft Auto 4. It mentions leaked development footage in 2016, placeholder content, and the discontinuation of the discussed game alongside other canceled projects. Furthermore, it discusses the potential remasters of Red Dead Redemption and Grand Theft Auto 4, initially paused due to backlash but possibly back in development based on newer leaks and rumors. The video prompts viewers to share which unreleased Rockstar game they would have liked to see and also mentions the support of their patrons.