What Rahul Kohli's L.A. Noire Pitch Means for Fans

If Kohli's idea gains traction, it could revive a beloved franchise with a bold anthology format. For players, it means the chance to solve historical crimes with the same distinctive facial tech that…

If Kohli's idea gains traction, it could revive a beloved franchise with a bold anthology format. For players, it means the chance to solve historical crimes with the same distinctive facial tech that…

Key points - Rahul Kohli pitched an L.A. Noire spinoff that jumps across time periods with players as a cop. - Kohli suggested Victorian England hunting Jack the Ripper and 1980s California pursuing the Night Stalker. - He wants the original facial-capture tech kept exactly as it was, calling it part of the charm. - L.A. Noire released in 2011, never got a sequel, and developer Team Bondi disbanded. - Take-Two's Strauss Zelnick said the company is looking at future projects in all franchises, including L.A. Noire.

Timeline - 2011: L.A. Noire is released. - 2012: Rockstar says a sequel is a 'possibility' but cites bandwidth and timing. - 2017: L.A. Noire: The VR Case Files launches. - Earlier this year: Take-Two boss Strauss Zelnick says the company is looking at future projects in all franchises.

FAQ

Q: Is a new L.A. Noire game officially confirmed? A: No. There's only a rumor about a new game involving the Zodiac Killer. Take-Two has said it's looking at future projects in all franchises, but nothing is announced.

Q: What is Rahul Kohli's pitch for an L.A. Noire spinoff? A: He wants a spinoff where you play as a cop in different time periods, like Victorian England chasing Jack the Ripper or 1980s California pursuing the Night Stalker.

Q: Why does Kohli want the original facial tech unchanged? A: He says the lifelike facial capture, down to eyebrow movements, was part of the charm and doesn't want it improved.