No, Midnight Club 4 has already been released under the title Midnight Club: Los Angeles. This critically acclaimed game officially serves as the fourth main installment in Rockstar Games' celebrated street racing series.
The Midnight Club Franchise: A Legacy of Urban Racing
The Midnight Club series, developed by Rockstar San Diego, is well-regarded for its innovative open-world street racing gameplay. Unlike traditional racing games, Midnight Club titles allow players to explore vast urban environments and compete in unsanctioned races, offering a sense of freedom and high-speed thrills. The series gained popularity for its deep customization options, diverse vehicle rosters, and dynamic cityscapes.
The core entries in the franchise are:
- Midnight Club: Street Racing (2000)
- Midnight Club II (2003)
- Midnight Club 3: DUB Edition (2005)
- Midnight Club 3: DUB Edition Remix (2006) – An expanded version of the third game.
Midnight Club: Los Angeles – The Fourth Chapter
Midnight Club: Los Angeles (MCLA) is the game that fulfills the role of the fourth main installment. Rockstar Games explicitly referred to it as the "fourth installment" of the franchise. An announcement in July 2008 confirmed a new release date for this highly anticipated title, which eventually launched later that year for the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 consoles.
MCLA pushed the boundaries of the series, featuring a meticulously recreated open-world version of Los Angeles, complete with a dynamic day-night cycle, weather effects, and an extensive collection of licensed cars and motorcycles. It received widespread critical acclaim for its stunning visuals, engaging gameplay, and detailed city environment.
Franchise Overview
For a clearer understanding of the main titles and their chronological release:
| Title | Release Year | Key Features |
|---|---|---|
| Midnight Club: Street Racing | 2000 | Introduced the open-world street racing concept in London and New York. |
| Midnight Club II | 2003 | Expanded cities (LA, Paris, Tokyo), added motorcycles and pedestrian interaction. |
| Midnight Club 3: DUB Edition | 2005 | Collaborated with DUB Magazine, emphasizing vehicle customization. |
| Midnight Club 3: DUB Edition Remix | 2006 | An enhanced version of MC3 with new vehicles, races, and an additional city (Tokyo). |
| Midnight Club: Los Angeles | 2008 | The official fourth main installment, set in a detailed, open-world Los Angeles. |
The Future of Midnight Club
Despite the critical and commercial success of Midnight Club: Los Angeles, it remains the last major console title in the series. Following its release, Rockstar Games has primarily focused its development efforts on other highly successful franchises, notably Grand Theft Auto and Red Dead Redemption.
As of the current date, there have been no official announcements or indications from Rockstar Games regarding a new Midnight Club installment, nor any plans for a game explicitly titled "Midnight Club 4" or a direct successor to MCLA. The series appears to be dormant, with no immediate plans for revival.
