Max Payne 3, one of Rockstar Games’ legendary action titles, is reportedly being prepared for a remastered version. After years of being overshadowed by Grand Theft Auto and Red Dead Redemption, this rumor gives new hope to Max Payne fans. The latest leak from a Rockstar insider suggests that the remaster could arrive after the release of GTA 6 next year. Could this be a sign of Max Payne’s revival in the modern console era?

Rumors of a Max Payne 3 remaster began to surface following information shared by prominent Rockstar insider Tez2 on the GTA Forums. In the leak, Tez2 revealed that Rockstar is working on remasters of both Grand Theft Auto IV and Max Payne 3 for current-gen consoles. It’s even suggested that the two could be released as part of a bundle alongside Remedy Entertainment’s remake of Max Payne 1 & 2.

Max Payne 3 was originally released in 2012, serving as the conclusion to the adrenaline-fueled cinematic action trilogy that began with Remedy. For its third installment, Rockstar took over development and delivered a stylized noir experience, complete with memorable third-person shooter gameplay. While not as iconic as GTA or Red Dead Redemption, Max Payne 3 still maintains a strong, loyal fanbase.

Interestingly, this news emerged amid heightened attention on Rockstar Games, especially after the release of the second Grand Theft Auto VI trailer, which confirmed the game’s release in May next year. Although most of Rockstar’s team is focused on polishing GTA 6, the company has several internal studios that could potentially handle remaster projects in parallel.

That said, there’s been no official confirmation from Rockstar regarding the Max Payne 3 remaster project. Fans are encouraged to be patient and wait for further updates—possibly at the upcoming Summer Game Fest.

If the rumor proves true, a Max Payne 3 Remaster could be a premium nostalgic experience for longtime fans and the perfect entry point for newcomers to discover the world of Max Payne.

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