Rumors: Rockstar Games Developing L.A. Noire 2 for 2030 Release
According to unconfirmed reports, Rockstar Games is planning to develop L.A. Noire 2 after the release of GTA 6, with a target launch date around 2030. The game would reportedly be set in San Francisco.
The gaming community is abuzz with speculation surrounding a potential sequel to the detective game L.A. Noire. An anonymous source claims that Rockstar Games intends to develop L.A. Noire 2 following the launch of Grand Theft Auto 6, aiming for a release around 2030.
These reports suggest the game's setting would shift from the original's Los Angeles to San Francisco. The narrative is rumored to draw inspiration from the infamous "Zodiac Killer" cases, and Rockstar is said to be planning further improvements to its MotionScan facial capture technology.
While the source has previously accurately disclosed details about GTA 6's development, including character relationships and its crime profiling system, these claims do not yet substantiate the L.A. Noire 2 rumors.
Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick has previously indicated that the company would consider future projects for its intellectual properties. In 2025, Rockstar Games acquired Australian developer Video Games Deluxe, known for its involvement in L.A. Noire projects. However, Rockstar has not officially confirmed the development of L.A. Noire 2, its title, setting, or release schedule.