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Breaking news for the FiveM community! Rockstar Games has officially announced their acquisition of Sydney-based development studio Video Games Deluxe. According to Tuesday’s press release, the studio will be renamed Rockstar Australia, following Rockstar’s traditional naming convention for acquired studios.
This acquisition is significant for anyone running or developing for FiveM servers, as it signals Rockstar’s continued commitment to expanding their development capabilities – potentially leading to more advanced tools and technologies that could eventually benefit the modding ecosystem.
Who Are Video Games Deluxe?
Founded by industry veteran Brendan McNamara (who previously headed Team Bondi, creators of L.A. Noire), Video Games Deluxe has worked closely with Rockstar Games for years.
Their notable contributions include:
- Creating the VR version of L.A. Noire (The VR Case Files)
- Implementing significant improvements to the GTA Trilogy Definitive Edition
- Developing various porting projects for Rockstar titles
Last July, the studio confirmed they were “working exclusively on projects for Rockstar,” making this acquisition a natural progression of their existing partnership.
Direct Impact on FiveM Development
For FiveM server owners and resource developers, this acquisition could have several implications:
- Enhanced base game technology providing more opportunities for advanced custom servers
- Potential improvements to game engines that FiveM builds upon
- More robust development tools that might eventually benefit the broader modding community
With Video Games Deluxe’s expertise in porting and optimization, we could potentially see improved performance in future Rockstar titles – a win for FiveM developers looking to build on stable foundations.
Official Statements from Key Players
Jennifer Kolbe, Rockstar Games’ Head of Publishing, shared:
“After working together closely over many years, we are excited to have Video Games Deluxe join the team as Rockstar Australia. 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.”
Brendan McNamara, founder of Video Games Deluxe, added:
“It’s been an honour to work closely with Rockstar Games this past decade. We are thrilled to be a part of Rockstar Games and to continue our efforts to make the best games possible.”
What This Acquisition Means for Your FiveM Server
If you’re currently running or planning to launch a FiveM server, Rockstar’s expansion has several potential benefits:
- Future GTA titles may feature more optimized engines, providing better performance for FiveM servers
- Enhanced development capabilities could lead to more feature-rich base games to build upon
- Rockstar Australia’s expertise in ports and remasters might result in more stable platforms for modding
While we can’t predict exactly how this will play out, Rockstar’s investment in talent acquisition is generally positive news for anyone invested in creating custom GTA experiences.
Rockstar’s Recent Acquisition Strategy
This isn’t Rockstar’s first strategic acquisition. They previously purchased motion capture specialists Standard Deviation, rebranding them as Rockstar LA. This pattern indicates a deliberate expansion of their development ecosystem – possibly in preparation for GTA 6 and beyond.
For FiveM developers, this growth suggests Rockstar is investing heavily in their future titles, which will eventually become the foundation for next-generation modding communities.
FAQs: Rockstar Australia & FiveM Impact
Will Rockstar Australia work on technology that affects FiveM?
While not confirmed, their expertise in porting and game optimization could indirectly benefit FiveM by improving the underlying game technology.
Could this acquisition impact GTA 6 development and its future modding potential?
Additional development support may help Rockstar create more advanced game engines and features, which could eventually provide FiveM developers with enhanced tools and capabilities.
Will Rockstar’s expansion affect their stance on modding communities?
There’s no indication this acquisition will change Rockstar’s current approach to modding communities like FiveM.
How might server owners prepare for potential changes?
Stay informed through FiveMX.com for the latest updates on Rockstar developments and how they might impact FiveM server technology and capabilities.
When will we see the first projects from Rockstar Australia that might affect FiveM?
While timeframes are unclear, major Rockstar releases typically take several years of development, so any significant impact would likely come with future game releases.
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