GTA 5 Online Casino DLC hiding clues for secret game releasing before GTA 6?

Recent rumours have suggested that GTA 6 might be the next major project announced by Rockstar Games.

There’s been a long gap between GTA 5 and the next instalment in the franchise, with Red Dead Redemption 2 filling that hole.

But there has also been speculation regarding a Bully sequel being released in the future too.

And Rockstar fans would probably be happy to hear about either project as the next game coming from the studio.

While Grand Theft Auto 5 may have been released some time ago, GTA Online continues to receive updates.

This includes the new Casino expansion launched this week, which has opened up the dormant space for the very first time.

New missions can be completed, properties bought alongside new vehicles which are usually the items fans are most interested in.

But another item has been spotted that could either be a simple Easter egg, or something a little more special.

That’s because gamers, via ComicBook, have found a piece of artwork that can be bought and displayed in the new Master Penthouse.

It’s called “Canis Canem Edit” which is the name of the Bully game in Europe and something of a major Easter egg for that game.

This has led some fans to think that Rockstar Games are hinting at a new Bully project, while others are not so sure.

“There’s too much coincidences occurring lately that hints out Bully. The voice calls, RDR 2 being a complete love letter to Bully fans, soundtrack leaks, artwork leaks, the identical font family for that RD Online game mode, etc,” one Bully fan writes online.

“Unless Rockstar wants to lose all their fans, Bully 2 BEST be in the works at this point!”

There probably isn’t enough here to suggest that Rockstar Games are preparing fans for a big Bully 2 reveal, but there have been other hints that something is in the works.

Some rumours were sparked by casting calls, reportedly looking for people to fill young roles, none of which have been given full character names.

The description given made it sound like it could be connected to a game like Bully, but a solid link was never found to put the two together.

A former Rockstar insider named Yann2295 also provided an update on the project in 2017, saying it was in development and would be the next game released after Red Dead Redemption 2.

So there is still a slim chance that Bully 2 could be a big surprise sprung on gamers in the future, even though this information dates back to 2017.

This would also line up with recent predictions surrounding the release date of GTA 6.

While some rumours have pointed to GTA 6 arriving in 2020, some analysts believe it won’t be hitting shelves until a later date.

According to Jefferies analyst Alex Giaimo, GTA 6 isn’t likely to be released until at least April 2021.

Because of the extended wait for the company’s next major release, Giaimo has advised people not to invest for the time being.

“Take-Two possesses the most high-quality content amongst the US publishers, yet valuation feels full,” he said.

“We struggle to find a near-term catalyst to push the multiple much higher at these levels. Despite the undeniable success of GTA and RDR [Red Dead Redemption series], we believe TTWO is now in a ‘soft spot’ when considering the timing of the next release.”

If Rockstar Games were to announce Bully 2 as their next project, it would be a clear indicator that GTA 6 would not be released until after that date.

source: express.co.uk