Fan-made Bully remake in Unreal Engine 5 shows why one of Rockstar's most underrated titles deserves second chance

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Not many will remember Rockstar Games' Bully, released way back in the new millennium's first decade. The company is famous for franchises like Red Dead Redemption and GTA, but the forgotten title was a hit.

Despite a good amount of sales, a sequel never made its way out, but a fan-made trailer on Unreal Engine 5 shows why there's still hope for the game after a decade and a half.

Over two decades, Rockstar has made a name for itself with some brilliant games. From the wild western world of Red Dead Redemption to the more frantic GTA universe, fans have had unique experiences.

Bully was a completely different experience from all these titles. In certain ways, its settings and mechanics will still feel unique, and there was enough scope for a sequel.

It's unclear why Rockstar decided otherwise, but fans have come forward to show how it all might have been.

Created by TeaserPlay, the reimagined trailer has been made in Unreal Engine 5. Some iconic locations and mechanics have been included in the trailer, and the power of Unreal Engine 5 has completely transformed them.

In addition, the enhanced capabilities of the engine allow features like ray tracing to be incorporated, which altogether makes it somewhat unidentifiable from the 2006 release. TeaserPlay described what they have attempted with the reworked trailer.

The trailer got major praise from fans, some of whom still want a sequel. Several comments included requests for Rockstar to take notice of it and perhaps consider making a second game.

The reception also showcases Bully remains popular despite being more than 15 years old. Released on PlayStation 2, it puts players in the shoes of Jimmy Hopkins.

Interestingly, the title's main objective dealt with one of the most