Bully 2 Canceled Due to Internal Resource Constraints, Confirms Rockstar Co-Founder
New York, NY – September 27, 2025 - The long-held hope for a sequel to the cult classic Bully: Scholarship Edition has been definitively dashed. Dan Houser, co-founder of Rockstar Games, has revealed the game was never developed due to limitations in the studio’s creative and leadership capacity. the confirmation ends years of speculation fueled by leaks and persistent fan demand for a continuation of Jimmy Hopkins’ story.
For nearly two decades, fans have anticipated Bully 2, envisioning it as a potential cornerstone title alongside Rockstar’s flagship franchises, Grand Theft auto and Red dead Redemption. Houser explained that despite the existence of concepts and a clear desire within the studio, Rockstar simply lacked the bandwidth to pursue the project alongside its other commitments. “If you’ve got a small lead creative team and a small leadership crew you just can’t do all the projects you wont,” Houser stated.
Rockstar prioritized the advancement of larger,more resource-intensive titles like Grand Theft Auto and Red Dead Redemption,leaving Bully relegated to a position where it couldn’t receive the necessary attention. This internal prioritization meant that, despite ongoing ideas, the project never progressed beyond the conceptual stage. the news is highly likely to disappoint a dedicated fanbase who have consistently expressed their longing for a sequel, cementing Bully‘s legacy as a beloved, yet unfinished, chapter in Rockstar’s history.
