At the inaugural iicon event held in Las Vegas, Take-Two Interactive CEO Strauss Zelnick offered a cryptic hint regarding the future of several major gaming properties. While providing little concrete detail, his comments sparked significant discussion among fans hoping for news on L.A. Noire 2 and other long-awaited sequels.
Potential Developments for L.A. Noire 2
During the event, Zelnick was directly questioned about whether Take-Two plans to expand the world of L.A. Noire. His response was characteristically ambiguous. When asked if there were plans for more content within the franchise, he briefly replied, "Yes," before immediately qualifying the statement with, "You never know."
While this doesn't confirm a production date for L.A. Noire 2, it suggests that the IP remains on the company's radar. The shifting nature of his response highlights the cautious approach Take-Two takes when discussing unannounced projects.
Take-Two’s Long-Term Franchise Strategy
Beyond specific titles, Zelnick addressed the broader trajectory of the publisher's massive library. He emphasized that the company is continuously evaluating how to leverage its various holdings.
Key takeaways from his speech regarding future intellectual property include:
- Continuous Evaluation: Take-Two is constantly analyzing where it can take its existing franchises.
- Future IP Utilization: The company aims to eventually do "something in the future" with all of its intellectual property.
- Strict Communication Channels: Zelnick noted that any official news regarding a Rockstar Games franchise would come directly from Rockstar rather than Take-Two.
Despite the optimistic undertones, Zelnick was careful to manage expectations, stating that there is currently "nothing to announce." For now, fans of major sequels must wait for formal developer updates before knowing if their favorite franchises are truly returning.
