Rockstar to Acquire Video Games Deluxe, Rebrands It as Rockstar Australia

Rockstar Games just announced the acquisition of Video Games Deluxe, an Australian studio that was responsible for the 2017 ports of L.A. Noire, the virtual reality spin-off L.A. Noire: The VR Case Files, and the recent ports of GTA: The Definitive Edition to Android and iOS for Netflix.

Video Games Deluxe will now be re-branded to Rockstar Sidney, and will start work on a new AAA open-world game for Rockstar. The studio announced back in 2020 that it's working on an open-world VR game for Rockstar, but we're unsure if that project is still in development.

Quote From Rockstar Games

Rockstar Games® is proud to announce the acquisition of Video Games Deluxe, the Sydney-based development studio. The studio will be renamed Rockstar Australia. Video Games Deluxe has worked with Rockstar Games on some of its most memorable titles, including the 2017 re-releases of L.A. Noire, L.A. Noire: The VR Case Files, and most recently, on upgrades to Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy – The Definitive Edition for iOS and Android, Netflix, and modern consoles.

“After working together closely over many years, we are excited to have Video Games Deluxe join the team as Rockstar Australia,” said Rockstar Games Head of Publishing, Jennifer Kolbe.

Rockstar Games’ relationship with the Video Games Deluxe team began with founder Brendan McNamara’s former studio, Team Bondi, and the creation of the critically acclaimed and groundbreaking detective thriller, L.A. Noire.

“It’s been an honor to work closely with Rockstar Games this past decade,” said Video Games Deluxe founder Brendan McNamara. “We are thrilled to be a part of Rockstar Games and to continue our efforts to make the best games possible.” 

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