Rockstar Games hints at ‘Bully Update’ ahead of GTA 6 launch; Fans bets on trailer reveal

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As the gaming community buzzes with excitement over the nearing launch of Grand Theft Auto 6, Rockstar Games has dropped a cryptic hint that it might also be revisiting one of its older classics: Bully: Scholarship Edition. A new development branch for the game has appeared on SteamDB, raising speculation about an impending update.

Despite the overwhelming focus on GTA 6, Rockstar seems to be turning some of its attention back to Bully, a fan-favorite that has largely been overlooked in recent years. The update was spotted by X user @TezFunz2, who noticed a new branch named "qabeta" for the game. The branch is password-protected, suggesting that Rockstar may have already given access to testers. While it's unclear whether this signals a full-blown overhaul, it is likely that improvements or fixes are on the way.

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Bully: Scholarship Edition has long been a staple for PC gamers, but it is not without its issues. Players have reported frequent crashes and freezes, and Rockstar has yet to release a substantial patch to address these problems. The timing of this new development branch hints that Rockstar might be working on resolving these issues before launching the GTA+ subscription for PC.

The GTA+ membership, which has so far been exclusive to console players, offers special perks for GTA 5 and grants access to other Rockstar titles, including Bully. With a PC version of the subscription reportedly in the works, Rockstar may be preparing Bully for a smoother experience for new subscribers.

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Though details remain scarce, all eyes are on Rockstar as the gaming world anticipates any news regarding this potential update. However, the company's primary focus will likely remain on GTA 6, with fans eagerly awaiting a second trailer. With the GTA 6 launch on the