Former Dev Says Midnight Club 5 Was Canceled Because The Series Was Rockstar’s ‘Red-Headed Stepchild’
A former developer has reportedly shed light on the long-rumored cancellation of Midnight Club 5, claiming the series was effectively abandoned because it wasn't a priority for Rockstar. According to the dev, the racing franchise was seen as the studio's 'red-headed stepchild,' implying it consistently took a backseat to other major projects. This revelation, almost 16 years after Midnight Club: Los Angeles, suggests any hope for a new installment is increasingly dim.
Our take
Live commentary on a developing story, not a final verdict.
Well, isn't that just classic Rockstar? It seems like if a game isn't printing money like GTA or Red Dead, it's sent to the digital graveyard without a second thought. While fans have been holding out hope for years, it's now pretty clear Midnight Club was never going to get the green light, no matter how beloved it was. Maybe it's time to accept that some of our favorite franchises are destined to remain nostalgic memories while Rockstar focuses on their golden geese.
This is our take on a developing story, not the final word — read the original reporting at Kotaku ↗
