Rockstar announces official Max Payne Mobile release dates

Way back in September we got wind that Rockstar Games was working on a mobile version of its iconic Max Payne game with updated graphics. At that time there was no release date or confirmed platforms. We guess that it would hit both Android and iOS around March 2012. We were pretty close!

A few minutes ago Rockstar Games took to its website and various social networking outlets to make the official Max Payne Mobile announcement. Max Payne Mobile will launch exclusively for iOS devices on April 12, 2012 followed by Android devices, two weeks later, on April 26, 2012.

The game will be the complete Max Payne PC title optimized for mobile devices. It will sport HD graphics, high-resolution textures, Social Club connectivity, and user-customizable controls.

Rockstar will release an Android compatability list soon, but says, on the iOS side, Max Payne Mobile runs on the iPhone 3GS, iPhone 4, iPhone 4S, iPod Touch 4, iPad 1, iPad 2, and the new iPad.

Check out some iOS screenshots courtesy of Rockstar:

source: Rockstar Games

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posted on 06 Apr 2012, 08:39

1. Bluesky02 (Posts: 1439; Member since: 05 Dec 2011)

Woow! That's some great news

posted on 06 Apr 2012, 10:08

2. EclipseGSX (Posts: 1737; Member since: 18 Oct 2011)

Love this game, I heard they are working on a Max Payne 3

posted on 06 Apr 2012, 15:36

5. vishu9 (Posts: 252; Member since: 03 Mar 2011)

I thought it got shelved? Would definitely buy it though. I hope they decide wisely and build another great game basing on the game's immense popularity.

posted on 07 Apr 2012, 09:11

10. JeffdaBeat (unregistered)

Max Payne 3 already has commercials. I believe it debuts sometime this year. It's got a different tone though. Not as close to the film noir that Max Payne 1 and 2 had. Should be interesting.

Still, I'll be happy to have a Max Payne adventure on my phone. I wonder what the story line will be...

posted on 11 Apr 2012, 07:46

14. iLikeiPhones (Posts: 2; Member since: 22 Nov 2011)

i went to a convention called Pax East this weekend and actually got a chance to play Max Payne 3. It's going to be sweet and comes out next month!! It has a very original Max Payne feel to it.

posted on 06 Apr 2012, 11:07

3. saket.shrivastava (Posts: 55; Member since: 02 Apr 2012)

who plays hardcore pc ( read widescree) games on a fuc king mobile ???????????

posted on 06 Apr 2012, 12:38 3

4. mozes316 (Posts: 142; Member since: 30 Sep 2011)

People.

posted on 07 Apr 2012, 10:13 1

11. Jonathan41 (Posts: 532; Member since: 22 Mar 2012)

lmao@mozes316. Thumps up.

posted on 06 Apr 2012, 17:12

8. sgtdisturbed47 (Posts: 841; Member since: 02 Feb 2012)

Max Payne was never hardcore.

Have you heard of Modern Combat[2]? People play that on their phones. Lots of people. It's a fun first-person shooter that's easy to play and the graphics are OK. Just because it's on mobile doesn't mean it's hardcore, and it doesn't mean it sucks. Before you start spewing your immense knowledge of the gaming demographic, you muight want to do a quick Google search and educate yourself for 5 minutes.

posted on 07 Apr 2012, 10:33

12. saket.shrivastava (Posts: 55; Member since: 02 Apr 2012)

i dont know about u guys its just how do u play something like dat on phone, without mouse how is a fps possible ??????

are there such games for andoid ???????? pls tell i think i would try it out.... :-)

posted on 07 Apr 2012, 14:18

13. sgtdisturbed47 (Posts: 841; Member since: 02 Feb 2012)

I know where you're coming from, because I use a PC for gaming. Look up Modern Combat 2, it's available for iPhone and Android. Takes a few minutes to get used to, but it's an FPS. The controls are on the screen itself and you can customize the controls and how they work. It's also an online Multiplayer game, so you get to play against other players.

posted on 06 Apr 2012, 15:37

6. vishu9 (Posts: 252; Member since: 03 Mar 2011)

Any idea about the pricing? I'm guessing it'll be free on Android although I wouldnt mind paying 4-5$ if it turns out to be a good game.

posted on 06 Apr 2012, 16:28

7. downphoenix (Posts: 3165; Member since: 19 Jun 2010)

If its running on a 3GS, I hope Rockstar did a good job for Android compatibility unlike with GTA 3 where it more or less requires a dual core processor androdi to play it.