Rumors suggest Rockstar plans to develop a L.A. Noire sequel following GTA 6, targeting a 2030 launch. Currently, Rockstar Games remains focused on Grand Theft Auto VI, with no official announcement regarding this sequel.
Rockstar is currently fully dedicated to developing the highly anticipated GTA 6. However, many fans are already curious about what the studio's next project might look like.It seems Rockstar may release a smaller-scale title after GTA 6, with earlier leaks suggesting a L.A. Noire sequel is planned for a 2030 release.
Consistent with leaks from GTAForums user Shahanshah, this information comes from a 4chan user who revealed initial details about L.A. Noire 2. Reportedly set in San Francisco, the game will revolve around the famous Zodiac Killer story. Rockstar also plans to improve its MotionScan facial capture technology in this sequel, aiming to create "the best-looking game ever."
This mysterious 4chan leaker gained credibility for accurately describing various mechanics in GTA 6 back in 2023, such as the relationship and criminal profiling systems, and how they impact the game's narrative.
He also mentioned that GTA 6 was initially planned to feature four protagonists, a detail recently confirmed by Rob Nelson in a preview. As a result, fans are now paying attention to leaked information about a 2023 L.A. Noire sequel, which appears to have been corroborated by multiple other sources.
Earlier this year, Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick hinted at a new L.A. Noire sequel. When asked about the game, he stated that the company's future goal is to leverage all of its IPs.
In 2020, a soundtrack allegedly from a L.A. Noire sequel was accidentally uploaded to YouTube with the tag "L.A. Noire 2," but it was quickly removed by Take-Two.
Finally, Rockstar recently acquired the original L.A. Noire team, now known as Rockstar Australia. Therefore, numerous connections over the years suggest that a L.A. Noire sequel may indeed be in development, with a planned release in 2030.