IT Home On October 20, although no sequel has been released officially, *Bully* has maintained high popularity over the years. The reason there is no new installment yet is simply because Rockstar is busy with other series projects. However, the development team knows that the game is very popular and previously listed it as one of the four most popular games in the studio’s history.
Over the years, there have been continuous rumors that Take-Two plans to restart the IP in the form of a remake or high-definition revival. However, fans have become impatient and started creating their own remake of “Bully Rooney” to reimagine the IP according to modern game standards. Now, a dedicated enthusiast is using AI tools to develop a Virtual Engine 5 version of “Bully Rooney” from scratch.
IT Home noticed that Twitter user @ashen_one revealed that he is remaking “Bullies Rooney” using Unreal Engine 5.8. He described the project as an unofficial, non-commercial, ongoing fan project, and mentioned that the development process is “assisted by AI and is fully public”. A nearly 3-minute demonstration video showcases the results of this remake project in full.
Ashen explanation: Even with all its efforts, he alone may never be able to complete the entire porting work independently. Other enthusiasts can freely join in and try to restore the full original "Boss Loony" gaming experience.
The version of “Bullies Rooney” ported to UE5.8 currently runs at 45 frames per second with a 1080P resolution on Mac devices. As the project continues to evolve, performance will further improve.
Since it is still in the development stage, the project cannot be downloaded with a single click like a finished product. Players need to manually deploy it according to the detailed instructions on GitHub.
Additionally, Rockstar has promised to accelerate the release pace of new games in the future. Therefore, after the launch of GTA 6, we may also see the project for a sequel to Bully Rooney being approved.