Rumors now claim Rockstar may launch LA Noire 2 in 2030, carrying a San Francisco storyline that revolves around the Zodiac Killer.
Leak fuels speculation on Rockstar’s next big title
The claim surfaced on GTA Forums when user Shahanshah released details from a 4chan leaker, who has historically forecasted GTA releases. The post references a December 2023 post that added new angles to the game, and it positions the sequel as a potential successor to the upcoming GTA 6, slated for late‑2026.
Key details on the proposed storyline and release timeline
The leaked content says LA Noire 2 would trace detectives into the Golden Gate City, inviting players to investigate murders that echo the unsolved Zodiac case. If Rockstar follows Shahanshah‘s timeline, the title could debut around 2030—roughly four years after GTA 6. The same source hints at a return to the high‑definition facial capture tech that set the original game apart. It also notes that senior Rockstar executives are reportedly planning to push face‑scanning technology “to insane levels” to create the most realistic visuals ever for a Rockstar release.
Industry context and the broader Rockstar roadmap
At the IICON event, Take‑Two CEO Straus Zelnick tipped a potential LA Noire sequel while suggesting the studio might revisit older IPs alongside the GTA line. The leak adds credibility due to the leaker’s past accurate predictions about GTA 6’s four protagonists, the Criminal Profile system, and dating mechanics, all of which were confirmed in recent previews and the Netflix extended look.
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