5 reasons why GTA 2 deserves a 3D remake after GTA 6

Modified May 13, 2024 14:40 GMT

GTA 2, being one of Rockstar Games' earliest titles from 1999, often gets overlooked by modern players due to its dated graphics compared to the 3D games that came after it. This can be addressed by creating a 3D remake after the studio rolls out GTA 6.

Since the studio has been making several remakes recently, it is logical to offer the same treatment to GTA 2 as well. This article outlines five reasons why the game should receive a 3D remake after the developer is done with GTA 6.

Note: The article is subjective and solely based on the writer's opinion.

5 reasons why GTA 2 should get a 3D remake after GTA 6 rolls out

1) Other Rockstar games have already received a remake

Other GTA games have received remakes (Image via Rockstar Games || Google Play Store)

Since Rockstar Games is on a spree of remaking its older titles like GTA San Andreas and GTA Vice City, it only makes sense for them to roll out a 3D remake of GTA 2.

The recent Netflix GTA Trilogy Definitive Edition received great reactions from fans which further cements the fact that GTA 2 could also provide similar results if the developer puts enough time and effort into the game.

2) A remake would allow more players to know the story

A remake would improve the gameplay (Image via YouTube/Nostalgic Games)

GTA 2 was a good game by many measures. It managed to deliver a thrilling plot despite the top-down POV and the limited resources. Therefore, a 3D remake would allow new players to explore the world of the game and test out all the cool features that Rockstar Games desired to display.

A 3D remake would also remove most of the constraints the studio had at the time when GTA 2 was made. This means it can go full throttle with the remake and add more interesting features to make the original title even better.

3) Give players more to explore after GTA 6

Players should have more to explore after GTA 6 rolls out (Image via Rockstar Games)

Once GTA 6 rolls out, players will have their hands full with new content. However, once the initial hype settles and the community craves more, a GTA 2 3D remaster would be a welcome addition.

This would give players a chance to experience this classic title in a new way and compare it to the more recent releases to take in the complete history of the saga.

4) Add improved multiplayer experience

The game has a multiplayer mode that can be improved (Image via YouTube/xdmichal93)

While GTA 2 offered a multiplayer mode, it could use an improvement. The current summer GTA Online update has an array of content that makes the multiplayer mode quite enjoyable. A 3D remake of GTA 2 could work on improving the multiplayer aspect of the game.

This can be achieved by adding more multiplayer modes for players to enjoy and enhancing the existing ones. Doing so would bring a breath of fresh air to the game, further increasing its longevity.

5) The studio will have a lot of free time

Rockstar could utilize their time working on a remake for the game (Image via Rockstar Games)

Rolling out a GTA 2 3D remake after GTA 6 could work out quite well for the studio. This is mainly because GTA 6 is one of Rockstar Games' most ambitious projects and as such, the company will have presently allocated all its resources toward improving the game in every way.

Once GTA 6 is released, it would be the perfect time for the developers to work on a 3D remake of an older game to utilize their time and present the community with something exciting.