Rockstar Releases Bully Anniversary Update After Six Years

Rockstar, the masterminds behind the iconic GTA series, have just rolled out an Anniversary Edition update for Bully on mobile platforms. After a six-year hiatus, this update is a breath of fresh air for fans, exclusively available on mobile, leaving console and PC players waiting for their turn.

Rockstar Hasn’t Forgotten about Bullworth Academy!

Bully: Anniversary Edition's latest update brings several enhancements, with a focus on stability and bug fixes. Rockstar has temporarily disabled Friends Challenges to ensure smoother gameplay while they work on improvements.

The update introduces Screen Space Ambient Occlusion (SSAO) for Android users with compatible devices, refreshes the app icon, and adds haptic feedback on both iOS and Android. These updates enhance the visual and tactile experience of the game.

Several mission-specific bugs have been addressed, including issues in 'That Bitch' where Mandy’s locker was impossible to open, 'Weed Killer' which wouldn't progress if the window was broken prematurely, and 'The Rumble' where police cars would inexplicably fall through the floor.

Additionally, the update fixes a glitch where enemies wouldn't engage Jimmy in combat, ensuring more dynamic and engaging fights. Crashes that occurred when starting a new game or loading saves from the pause menu have also been resolved, making for a smoother gaming experience.

What Do Players Have to Say about Bully: Anniversary Edition?

While fans have been clamoring for Bully 2 for years, Rockstar's focus has shifted to other major titles like Red Dead Redemption 2 and GTA Online. Rumors of Bully 2 being in development during the 2010s were dashed when it was reportedly scrapped in favor of these projects. With GTA 6 now on the horizon and many original developers having moved on, the prospects for a sequel seem slim.

However, this new update for Bully: Anniversary Edition is a welcome upgrade, especially for mobile gamers. For newcomers, Bully offers a unique take on the sandbox genre, set in the mischievous world of Bullworth Academy. You step into the shoes of Jimmy Hopkins, a 15-year-old navigating the trials and tribulations of school life, complete with Rockstar's signature humor and open-world freedom.

If you're intrigued, you can grab Bully: Anniversary Edition on the Google Play Store for €7.99, with full gamepad support for an enhanced gaming experience.

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