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Midnight Club 5 Was Possibly Set In London But Was Canceled In 2010
Kotaku • • technology
Key Points:
- Rockstar Games had been developing Midnight Club 5, with prototype cities like London in progress, before the project was canceled nearly two decades after the last release in the series.
- Former Rockstar senior designer Kris Roberts revealed that the cancellation was due to creative differences, missed deadlines, and a lack of respect for the San Diego team by Rockstar's New York headquarters.
- There was a significant conflict over creative control and deadlines between Rockstar San Diego and Rockstar HQ, with the racing franchise being seen as less important compared to GTA.
- Despite data showing Midnight Club competing well against rivals like Need for Speed and Burnout, management did not prioritize the series or acknowledge the team's efforts.
- The San Diego team felt undervalued and treated as a "red-headed stepchild" project despite producing a high-quality game, contributing to the franchise being shelved indefinitely.
