Top 5 things fan hope for in a GTA 4 remaster

Amidst the immense hype of GTA 6, there have been rumors about a GTA 4 remaster. GTA 6 is set to be released on May 26, 2026, so GTA 5 is still the greatest game of this franchise. However, there are people who think GTA 4 is still the best of the lot.


Yes, GTA 4 couldn’t reach the level of its successor, but the way this 2008 title shaped up the narrative depth, no other titles has ever been able to do that in this long-hailed series. However, if Rockstar Games sorts some aspects out in the potential remaster, then it can surpass GTA 5 for sure.

GTA 4 remaster: Top 5 things Rockstar Games should fix/add in the game

In terms of storytelling, GTA 4 is second to none. Despite using three separate protagonists, GTA 5 could never reach the heights set by its predecessor’s t’s single-protagonist based narrative. However, apart from storytelling, there were several issues with the game. Also, as the title is close to two decades old, there are many things Rockstar needs to add to address today’s generation. Here are they:

5. Enhanced performance on all platforms

There is no doubt that as a remaster, this rumored title needs serious visual overhaul. GTA 4 was indeed a huge graphical leap from its predecessors, but to stand a chance amidst today’s modern-graphics titles, it needs to have huge enhancement in its visuals.

Also, as it was only available on the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360, GTA 4 remaster should be released on all kind of modern-gen consoles, like PlayStation 5 & Pro, Xbox Series X/S, Switch 2, etc.

4. Modernization

GTA 4 was released in 2008. So in order to fit into today’s generation, the developers must address some issues. For example: some Quality-of-Life improvements like faster loading times, customizable controls, enhanced user-interface, and many more.

3. Keeping intact the same vibe

As it’s going to be a potential remaster, there are going to be a lot of changes for sure. But one thing in GTA 4 that Rockstar shouldn’t touch is its iconic dark-noir atmosphere. Unlike any other title in the franchise, GTA 4’s in-game tone is a lot more graver.

2. Inclusion of DLC

Rockstar never stopped providing expansions for GTA Online, but never cared to give one for GTA 5. That’s not the case with GTA 4, as it got two - ‘The Lost and Damned‘ and ‘The Ballad of Gray Tony.’

However, Rockstar needs to add these two DLCs in a single remaster for a seamless experience. Any new DLC would be a bonus.

1. Graphical optimisation

This has to be the most needed aspect developers need to assure for GTA 4 remaster. The game runs smoothly on its native consoles, but was a disaster for the PC fans. Even today, the game is not graphically optimised for all PCs, unlike GTA 5.

That is why Rockstar Games needs to make sure that the game will be able to run smoothly on all forms platforms.


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