Rockstar Games recently announced that the popular game Bully will be added to its premium subscription-based service in late 2024, sparking renewed speculation about the potential release of Bully 2. The subscription service, GTA+, will also include LA Noire, joining a lineup that already features games like Red Dead Redemption, GTA: The Trilogy, and GTA: Liberty City Stories.
Bully, also known as Canis Canem Edit, originally released in 2006, follows the story of teenager James 'Jimmy' Hopkins as he navigates life at a boarding school. Players guide Jimmy as he tries to fit in with various cliques, climb the school hierarchy, and inevitably finds himself in trouble along the way.
Reports suggest that development on Bully 2 began in 2008 but was put on hold in 2009 in favor of Max Payne 3. Over the years, there have been hints and rumors about a potential sequel. In 2011, Rockstar co-founder Dan Houser hinted at the possibility of Bully 2 returning in the future, and Rockstar president Sam Houser mentioned having ideas for a sequel a decade ago.
While Bully: Anniversary Edition was released for mobile devices in 2016, fans have continued to speculate about the status of Bully 2. Easter eggs referencing Bully have appeared in more recent Rockstar titles, keeping hope alive for a sequel. Speculation intensified in 2022 when a Rockstar insider suggested that Bully 2 might be reconsidered after the release of GTA 6.
Recent leaks and discoveries, such as mentions of Bully 2 in GTA 5 code and the appearance of Bully-related content in other Rockstar games, have fueled excitement among fans. With GTA 6 set to launch in 2025, some believe that a potential Bully 2 release could follow shortly after, possibly coinciding with the 20th anniversary of the original game in 2026.
While these developments have sparked anticipation among fans, it's important to note that Rockstar Games has not officially confirmed any plans for a Bully sequel. As speculation continues to swirl, many are eagerly awaiting any official announcements from the company, especially as the 20th anniversary of Bully approaches.
