Recent discussions about a potential LA Noire 2 have resurfaced after a 2023 leak from the online forum 4chan revealed details about GTA 6. The leak suggested that Rockstar Games originally planned for four main characters in GTA 6 but later cut the number to two. This detail was confirmed by Rob Nelson, co-director of Rockstar North. The leak also included information about the game’s relationship system, which had been previously confirmed, and some spoilers that matched earlier leaks. Additionally, it hinted that Rockstar’s next major project could be a LA Noire sequel, scheduled for release in 2030, set in San Francisco and centered on the Zodiac Killer, a real-life unsolved mystery. LA Noire was developed by Team Bondi, a studio led by Brendan McNamara, and published by Rockstar. After the game’s release, Team Bondi was dissolved. McNamara later founded a new studio to create a spiritual successor, The Whore of the Orient, but the project was abandoned due to a lack of funding. He then founded Video Games Deluxe, which worked on a virtual reality version of LA Noire. In 2025, Video Games Deluxe was acquired by Rockstar and renamed Rockstar Australia. This acquisition has sparked speculation about the studio’s future projects, with some suggesting that Rockstar might be considering new titles under McNamara’s leadership. Rockstar has shown interest in the LA Noire franchise over the years. The game was the second Rockstar title, after GTA 5, to be ported to Xbox One and PS4, which surprised fans. A condensed version of the game was also adapted for virtual reality, an unusual move for the company. Strauss Zelnick, CEO of Take-Two Interactive, mentioned in April 2026 that Rockstar Games would not hesitate to revisit the LA Noire franchise if a dedicated team was available. He added that Rockstar is considering developing all of its intellectual properties in the future and that teams are continuously evaluating their catalog. In 2012, Rockstar hinted that a LA Noire sequel was not entirely ruled out, citing the game’s success. Take-Two had previously emphasized the importance of LA Noire as a franchise for the future. During a fan Q&A, Rockstar stated they had not yet decided on a sequel but were considering the future of the LA Noire series. They noted that they often take time to develop sequels but would not exclude the possibility of a future release. The potential development of LA Noire 2 raises questions about Rockstar’s future direction after the release of GTA 6, which is expected to be a major event in the entertainment industry. The success of GTA 6 may influence whether Rockstar prioritizes larger, more monetized projects over more modest or artistic ventures. However, Rockstar has already announced plans to publish two remakes of Max Payne, developed by Remedy Entertainment, indicating that the company is open to a range of projects beyond heavily monetized online games.