A visit to a Scottish second-hand flea market has resulted in a surprising discovery: a 360 dev package beforehand owned by Grand Theft Auto developer Rockstar Video games full with an early beta construct of GTA 4.
At first, Jan, the one who discovered it, wasn’t fully positive what he’d discovered, solely recognizing it as a “Phat Xbox 360.” When he regarded a bit of nearer, although, he noticed the Rockstar Video games sticker, after which the ‘Sidecar,’ the growth gadget hooked up to the facet.
“I am going to automobile boot gross sales very often, partly to get stuff to resell and partly to get stuff for my private assortment,” Jan informed Kotaku. “When doing my rounds, I noticed what I instantly recognised as a Phat Xbox 360, with what I first thought regarded like a ‘tumor’ protruding of it, later turning out to be the Sidecar.
“I wasn’t fully positive what it was, however I knew it was one thing good, so I requested the man [how much], and he stated 5 kilos [around $6.50]. I requested if he had change, gave him a tenner [around $13].”
It was solely later when he bought house that he realized what he had purchased. Since then, Jan has shared the contents of the gadget on-line, and dataminers and tech specialists are working to get it operating. He additionally tried to promote the gadget — which reportedly does not include every other recordsdata or video games — and regardless of receiving a £1,000 ($1,300) offer and itemizing it on eBay for $800, the public sale was eliminated because of the dev package’s software program, so he is now accepting non-public provides.
As for what the dev package incorporates? Nicely, as one fan said, “HOLY. S**t. One thing massive has dropped.”
Curiously, the 2007 construct is “partially wiped,” though individuals cleverer than I’m have managed to “retrieve most of the recordsdata,” together with beta mannequin photos of the characters, weapons, objects, automobiles, maps, and extra, serving to followers collectively work out what modified between this early construct and the ultimate retail launch model. There have already been some unimaginable discoveries, such because the ferry that was seemingly reduce after an early trailer, main some to joke: “cannot wait to have the Ferry as a drivable boat.”
Hicieron funcionar el Ferry finalmente en la model beta de GTA IV!
El juego se crasheo cuando el usuario quiso spawnear un vehiculo en el Ferry en el primer intento. Luego probo de vuelta y le bajaron los FPS y nuevamente crasheo.
Que gran laburo esta haciendo la comunidad de… pic.twitter.com/XJ8K0acu9G— Carrero (@carrerovYT) March 30, 2026
Early map design of Liberty Metropolis discovered within the beta construct through DOUGL4S1
Supply: https://t.co/ptZ50SaLS3 pic.twitter.com/O9T2BPF011
— ben (@videotechuk_) March 31, 2026
“My jaw is on the ground… This is not some late construct, that is VERY beta. Like half of the radio stations are fully totally different…” exclaimed one such fan, whereas one other (*4*) what they imagine to be proof of an deserted “zombie minigame.” We even have early variations of cut-scenes popping up online, too — some from beforehand unseen perspectives — and most not too long ago, some have been in a position to get executable recordsdata to run playable, if broken, sections.
“In the present day has actually been a dream come true to me lol,” wrote one fan. “Cannot wait to have some extra free time to spend a whole day combing over these recordsdata to seek out some random s**t that was modified.”
Ya lograron meter varios property de la beta de GTA IV dentro del juego:
– El Ferry cancelado que aparece en el Trailer 1, que iba a tener un uso, pero fue recortado en la model closing
– Varias armas, como la M4 model beta, y la pistola con silenciador
– Una camara entre las… pic.twitter.com/FoFxv0n8Xg— Carrero (@carrerovYT) March 30, 2026
If nothing else, this’ll maintain GTA followers busy whereas we await GTA 6, which is slated to be launched on November 19. The CEO of Rockstar mother or father firm Take-Two, Strauss Zelnick, not too long ago stated advertising for GTA 6 kicks off this summer season forward of its now seemingly locked-in launch date.
The worth of GTA 6 continues to be one of the most popular matters in all of video video games, with some anticipating Rockstar to cost as much as $100 for the sport, though there isn’t any proof both manner proper now. One factor Zelnick has been clear on, nevertheless, is denying rumors that GTA 6 can be a digital-only launch upon its preliminary launch.
Just lately, PlayStation players started fooling their pals by including GTA 6 to their Just lately Performed listing.
Vikki Blake is a reporter for IGN, in addition to a critic, columnist, and advisor with 15+ years expertise working with some of the world’s greatest gaming websites and publications. She’s additionally a Guardian, Spartan, Silent Hillian, Legend, and perpetually Excessive Chaos. Discover her at BlueSky.