Summary
Rockstar Gameshas made history throughout the years withthe smashing hitsthe developer has released and the franchises it’s built. Millions of players constantly look forward to most of the titles this developer releases, hoping for the amazing game mechanics, deep stories, and attention to detail that they’ve come to expect.
While every Rockstar Games studio and subsidiary deserves praise and recognition for the efforts of the people working within them, some of them have beentasked with larger projectsthan others. This results in wider recognition among the fanbase, and likely more funding to develop further titles. Here’severy Rockstar Studio ranked.
9Rockstar North
GTA 5, GTA : Vice City, GTA: San Andreas
Rockstar Northis probably the most famous branch of the monster developer that has been taking the gaming world by storm for over two decades now. Located in Edinburgh, Scotland, this behemoth has released games including, but not limited to,GTA 3,GTA: Vice City,GTA: San Andreas,GTA 4, andGTA 5.
With a reported 650 employees in 2018, Rockstar North is the largest branch of Rockstar Games and is likely the one with the most funding. It was acquired in 1999 and has served a pivotal role in the company’s franchises and projects since then.
8Rockstar San Diego
While gargantuan projects likeRed Dead Redemption 2and other installments of the franchise require the joint efforts of several different branches of the company,Rockstar San Diegois credited as the main developer for these titles. This team was behind the creation of the iconic John Marston, Arthur Morgan, and the Van der Linde Gang, which is not a small accomplishment.
Rockstar San Diegois also credited for developing theMidnight Clubseries,Smuggler’s Run, and collaborating in the development ofL.A. Noire.While not as large as the Rockstar North division, San Diego still has over 300 employees, which is a considerable number.
7Rockstar Toronto
Max Payne 3, Several GTA PC Ports
WhileRockstar Torontohasn’t been involved in as many flagship products as its bigger siblings, it has still contributed greatly to the developer’s game history and success. Being one of the main developers for titles, such asMax Payne 3,Manhunt 2, and collaborators in the development of theGTA 5PC port, they also deserve one of the top spots on the list.
With over 200 employees and a very diverse portfolio, Rockstar Toronto deserves a lot of praise as one of the building blocks of Rockstar Games' success.
6Rockstar New York
Used Mainly As A Strong Support Studio For Rockstar Game’s Global Releases
Rockstar New Yorkhas not been credited with as many solo projects as other branches on this list, but that doesn’t mean it’s not important. In fact, this branch plays a critical piece in Rockstar Games' success, as it’s one of the most important support studios in the company’s large portfolio.
Without Rockstar New York, it’s very likely that many of the company’s most iconic titles, such asRed Dead Redemption 2, andGTA 5would have been delayed for months or even years. With an employee count of about 150 employees, this branch isn’t huge, but it isn’t tiny either.
5Rockstar Lincoln
One Of The Largest Quality Assurance Stations For Rockstar Games
Just like Rockstar New York plays a critical role in helping the rest of the company’s team to develop massive games that take years to make,Rockstar Lincolnis proud to be a branch that, among other things, specializes in quality assurance.
This studio ensures that all the company’s products meet the high-quality standards Rockstar Games is known for, ironing out bugs and other issues before releasing any game. Without them, most of the iconic titles made by the company would likely have had a lot more problems.
4Rockstar Leeds
GTA: Liberty City Stories, GTA: Vice City Stories
Back in the olden days ofGTA: Vice CityandGTA 3, titles likeGTA: Liberty City Stories, andGTA: Vice City Storiesserved as amazing prequels that helped set the foundation of future games and answer many of the games' questions. None of this would have been possible without the efforts of theRockstar Leedsbranch, as it’s credited for being one of the main developers behind these prequels.
Rockstar Leeds has also been credited with being a collaborator in the development of many of theGTAfranchise’s mobile releases.
3Rockstar India
Everybody knows that India is one of the most important countries when it comes to technological development and startups, which is why Rockstar Games has trustedRockstar Indiawith helping during the development of many of the company’s most expensive and successful titles to date.
While this branch isn’t credited with developing any full games on its own, they are credited with being one of the largest collaborators across a wide range of Rockstar Games' projects. This branch is significantly newer than others on the list, as it was established in 2016. It’s estimated to have between 700–1000 employees.
2Rockstar London
Manhunt 2, And Supporting Roles In Max Payne 3, and Midnight Club: Los Angeles
Like other titles on this list,Rockstar Londonhas had more of a supportive role in terms of the development of many of the company’s smash hits. However, it is credited as one of the leaders in the development ofManhunt 2,and for playing an important role in the development of MaxPayne 3, and theMidnight Clubseries.
While this branch isn’t as new as Rockstar India, it is newer than others like Rockstar North, as it was established in 2005, right at the peak of the firstGTA: San Andreas.
1Rockstar New England
Along withRockstar Vancouver(now Rockstar Toronto),Rockstar New Englandworked on the enhanced version of the critically acclaimed PS2 game,Bully. it has also played a considerable supporting role in the development ofGTA 5andRed Dead Redemption 2. It might seem surprising that so many Rockstar Games' branches collaborate on large projects at the same time, but considering how hard high-quality games are to make, it makes a lot of sense.
Rockstar New England is also credited with helping to port many of the company’s games to different platforms for a wider audience.
