Grand Theft Auto 6 is undoubtedly Take-Two Interactive’s biggest upcoming release, and there’s a strong chance it could become the company’s best-selling game of all time. However, the publisher has a vast library of intellectual property beyond Grand Theft Auto, with several franchises having remained dormant for years.
Thankfully, Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick has revealed that they’re currently working on reviving several “legacy franchises,” suggesting that some of the company’s long-forgotten IPs could soon make a comeback. While no specific titles have been confirmed, the announcement has opened the door to plenty of possibilities for what could be on the horizon.
What “Legacy Franchises” Could Be In Development?
The comments came during a recent interview with GamesIndustry.biz, where Zelnick was asked about the extensive catalogue of IP owned by Take-Two Interactive and whether the company had plans to bring back some of its older franchises.
Zelnick confirmed that there are projects in the works, acknowledging that the publisher has plenty of IP that hasn’t been utilised in recent years. Here’s what he had to say:
We are working on some legacy franchises that we’re excited about. And you’re right, we own a bunch of IP that we have not exploited in recent years, and it’s always possible that we will. It’s on our to-do list.
While Zelnick didn’t provide any specifics, one franchise that immediately comes to mind is BioShock. The series was a major success in the early 2010s, but following the release of BioShock Infinite, the next mainline instalment has endured a particularly turbulent development cycle.
Zelnick also addressed BioShock during the same interview, confirming that the next entry is “still in development” and that the company feels “very good about how it’s going.” This makes it one of the more likely candidates for a return, although it’s unclear whether it falls under the legacy franchises currently being discussed.
Beyond BioShock, Take-Two has several other dormant IPs that could benefit from a revival. Duke Nukem, The Darkness, and Spec Ops are just a few examples of franchises that have been absent from the spotlight for years, as well as something L.A. Noire-related long suspected.
Of course, this isn’t the first indication that Take-Two is looking to revisit its existing catalogue. Back in August, it was revealed that the company had nearly 30 games in development, with 15 of them tied to established core franchises. This includes both sequels and remakes, suggesting that the publisher is already investing heavily in its existing IP.
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