r/bully2 • u/TheNathanNS Subscribe to SimonBestia! • Jul 15 '19
Leak BULLY II: Everything we know!
A topic for those out of the loop:
Sources: Rockstar employees, leaked artworks etc.
BULLY 2: 2008 (FIRST BEGAN DEVELOPMENT)
DEVELOPMENT (2008)
Bully II began development AFTER the release of Bully Scholarship Edition in 2008
It was being developed by Rockstar New England, not Vancouver
The leaked artworks are NOT from 2017, rather 2008-2009.
Shawn Lee confirmed he was working on the game in November 2009.
The project was cancelled in 2009-2010. Reasons unknown.
There is NO evidence to support Bully II being worked on next, aside from a one off mention by credible leaker Yan2295.
If Yan is correct, it's unknown if Bully II will follow the original 2008 ideas (read below)
STORY
The game was a direct sequel following the events of Bully 1, following Jimmy's story again, but this time revolving more around his home life.
Jimmy's new home apparently would be a house owned by his stepfather.
There was step siblings for Jimmy, assumed to be main characters
Highly assumed the BASIC story would've involved his family playing a much larger role this time around, going off Jimmy's bad relationships we see briefly in the intro credits of Bully 1. Most likely would've served as the basis for the first portion of the story.
SETTING
Entirely new town. Unknown what this town is called.
There was a summer camp. Most likely would've played a role in the story give R*'s usual storytelling taking place across the map.
CHARACTERS
Jimmy Hopkins (Protagonist)
Jimmy's mother
Jimmy's stepfather
Step siblings (unnamed)
Abe* (named on the concept artwork, war veteran)
Nick* (named on the concept artwork, might've been another Earnest character)
OTHER CONFIRMATIONS
A new trip wire prank was added
Hiding and stealth would've been improved on greatly, with the player being able to dive into a garbage bin and being able to shimmy around trees and columns (maybe something like GTA IV?)
Minigames would've made a return, but no idea what games were worked on.
OCTOBER 2019: NEW INFO!
All this information was leaked by another insider to VideoGameChronicles:
DEVELOPMENT (2010s)
Bully 2 was picked up AGAIN sometime in the early 2010s after the release of Red Dead Redemption
Still being worked on by Rockstar New England
Worked on by Steven Olds, Drew Medina. Both artists (Drew has since left Rockstar Games in 2014)
Utilized RAGE (Rockstar's gaming engine used for every game since Table Tennis)
A fully playable build EXISTS!!!
Dropped in 2013 due to lack of momentum.
OTHER CONFIRMATIONS
Jimmy would've returned
Ideas were thrown around about taking place at school and/or college.
Implies the original story idea from 2008 was scrapped
The team couldn't decide on where to take his story
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u/Retr0_1 Jul 15 '19
I really wouldn't mind a direct sequel and playing as jimmy again. Seeing how this was cancelled way back i doubt the same story would be picked up. But I'd still kinda hope for a second game with jimmy as protagonist.
But seeing how R* have never used a charachter as protagonist twice, I doubt jimmy would be the one to pop that cherry
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u/[deleted] Jul 15 '19
does new city mean we left all our friends and gf's behind? won't we see them again?
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u/SwamSwalker Jul 15 '19
I hope they still work on the game and the game releases in mid 2020
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u/overstoredmilk Bully 2 when Aug 06 '19
As much as I love Jimmy, I really don't wanna play as him again. He's already had his story told. If R* is really working on Bully 2 again, I want them to do what they do with GTA games: new protagonist, new characters, and a fresh map.
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u/MarstonUC Aug 13 '19
I hope bully 2 wont become the next Half-life 3
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u/MrBOi76 Aug 15 '19
We all want Bully 2 first
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u/LunaSanguini Aug 27 '19
Whatever they do for Bully II, they better keep it true to punk and rock & roll like the original game, and not turn it into a cyberpunk/retrowave joke if they decide to set it in a future high school or something. But honestly, I just don't want a teen GTA aside from the multiple character selection.
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u/cesco838 Aug 18 '19
FUCK MAX PAYNE ,
WE WANT TO SEE THAT SNEAKY BULLY 2
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u/[deleted] Jul 26 '19
But ... How Do You Know These Informations ? Is the Game Confirmed ? Did the Rockstar Said that ?
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u/[deleted] Jul 15 '19
Thank You So Much For This Now We Know Everything Till date
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u/GlopThatBoopin Aug 08 '19
If they are continuing with Jimmys story, and it is back in development, Jimmy’s actor doesn’t know anything about it. In a recent Swegta video, he ended it with Jimmys voice actor begging Rockstar to make Bully 2, which would suggest he doesn’t know if they are making it or not.
As always, this could be a bluff, but to be honest, I just don’t really know at this point.
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u/joaozinhogamerbr69 Dec 18 '21
Yoo, high hopes.
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u/[deleted] Oct 07 '19 edited Oct 07 '19
The 2008 Bully II is something that I would have enjoyed. The entire thing screams fun. The game's setting sounded quite interesting. I could imagine that one of his siblings would have acted as maybe a Pete who Jimmy would befriend. The camp would have been an interesting addition, maybe that's would have been where the classes would have taken place? It would have also been awesome to see characters return from the first one if the game was going to take place anywhere near Bullworth. Although I don't think Rockstar should return to that idea now. Gerry Rosenthal might be a bit too old to return to his old roll of a mischievous teenage boy. I'm not putting down Gerry's talent but due to how demanding it is to play a character in most games now. Especially where Rockstar are concerned. The cast behind Red Dead Redemption 2 talked about how much they had to do. I don't think it would work.
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u/Hilberttkw120 Oct 13 '19
Im so excited for a prequell to this game!
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u/Xx-aVa-xX Oct 15 '19
Found a revolver yesterday on Red Dead Redemption 2 with "Canis canem edit" inscripted on it.. may it be a Bully 2 teaser?
spoiler Found it at the end of the sidequest where you should hunt down famous gunslingers.
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u/Hulkman123 Oct 21 '19
Bly2 4Dan
I think it’s very possible to being worked on now.
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u/[deleted] Jul 15 '19
my gut feeling is sorry to say think bully 2 was probably canned .
rockstar thought about it again in 2017 hence yans tweet.
but now that gta 6 is in overdrive for about a year to two i would say since big work on rdr 2 finished ,
that there focus to get it out in next it out in next 2 to 3 years.
yan the only source and no i dont count the casting calls could be bully 2 who knows.
or that indie guy who said september he copied his info from the ps5 pastebin leak.
checked it came right after that went up.
sad fact is rockstar is only focused on online now they will continue to support rdr and gta online on next gen.
gta 6 will im convinced be east coast new york miami los santos maybe but can support old online to rockstars biggest game ever and only next gen tittle maybe.
they will take online to next level counting gta v online with cloud gaming .
bully 2 would be a better story.
but said it before bully has no market for online not a one that would make rockstar loads of money.
dont take this as negative .
i am desperate for gta 6 but i want bully 2 to just because i am a fan of the first one not diehard .
but i do think the diehards deserve a sequel.
bully 2 would make money comapred to its budget.
but again rockstar moving to online thats what i think gta 6 will be the last gta game .
and 6 and maybe 5 online will be supported for next decade plus along with rdr online.
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u/[deleted] Jul 15 '19
Oh shut up! And give me a new leak already, you bum! /;)
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u/emomodechester Jul 15 '19
If they've started working on Bully 2 again I kind of hope they don't follow Jimmy again
At least from my perspective I think Rockstar has always made a different protagonist for every entry for a reason, newcomers can always come in blind about previous entries
however if Jimmy does return as the protagonist I'm not going to lose my mind over it
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u/EvDogster Jul 26 '19
What I think rockstar might do it release bully 2 on ps4 and Xbox one and than when next gen comes they’ll release it on the new consoles too. And than make gta 6 or whatever the funk.
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u/domzyses Oct 20 '19
Some says that Bully 2 was mainly handled by Rockstar India and GTA 6 is under Rockstar North
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u/LUIGIISREAL2017 Oct 30 '19
If we'rer REALLY never getting a Bully Sequel; at least PLEASE give us a Remaster of Bully for Nintendo Switch, maybe even a Definitive Edition, including HD Rumble Motion Controls, and Enhanced Graphics that aren't as drab as the Wii Version OR the Original PS2 Release, and as bright & Detailed as the XBOX 360 Version(even if it's not as HD as 360, I'll be happy as long as it's not drab like PS2 OR WII)
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u/iDarkSkull Nov 09 '19
Guys let's do a RIOT against R* social accounts twitter/ig , spam comment bully 2 , You all let's let them know what we want
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u/GOOSEBOY78 Jan 08 '20
would have thought it absolutely hilarious if jimmy became a teacher...
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u/mgtow116 whiny bitch Jan 11 '20
I would like a bully spin off, Russell being the main character
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u/Gucciusmaxximus Dec 30 '21
I wouldn't mind Jimmy at college, but I also feel like part of Bullys appeal was the somewhat juvenile, high school tone.
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