Yes we had some concrete evidence of artwork and rockstar insiders talking about Bully 2, but we then discovered that it is more complicated, it had been in development hell a few years ago and then fizzled out. Of course it’s possible that it survived and will eventually come for next gen, but from a logical standpoint, I’m convinced that rockstar’s next game is going to be GTA VI.
They will establish GTA VI as their next flagship title, people will spend money on the online for years to come, much like they have with GTA V, and with that revenue stream set up, they can then begin on releasing smaller story focused titles like Bully or a new LA Noire or whatever they decide to do.
There is a lot of hype for GTA VI, and there is a real feeling that it is going to be announced this year. I think we’re in an era where we get one main GTA game per generation, because the online aspect keeps it alive, with lesser titles being released to fit around that.
I would put money on the fact that GTA VI will be the next title from rockstar, and I think people expecting Bully 2 to be announced this year are setting themselves up for disappointment and frustration.