Rockstar Games has dropped a major bombshell with The Kortz Center Heist in GTA Online. Many players believe this new mission quietly confirms that the “Deal” ending from Grand Theft Auto IV is the official canon ending, not the “Revenge” path.
In the original GTA IV, players had to choose between killing Dimitri Rascalov (“Deal”) or revenge for Roman (“Revenge”). The new heist heavily references events and characters that only make sense if Niko chose to work with Dimitri. This has sparked massive debate in the GTA community about Rockstar finally picking a side after years of staying neutral.
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GTA IV Endings vs The Kortz Center Heist
| Ending | Key Event | Mentioned in New Heist? | Likelihood of Canon |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Deal | Niko kills Dimitri | Yes (Strong references) | Very High |
| Revenge | Niko kills Jimmy Pegorino | No direct references | Low |
The heist’s story, dialogue, and background details heavily lean toward the “Deal” timeline. This suggests Rockstar may have chosen this path to build future GTA Online and potentially GTA 6 storylines. It also opens the door for returning characters who survived in the “Deal” ending.
While Rockstar has not made an official statement, the writing on the wall is pretty clear. This move shows how the studio is slowly tying up loose ends from older games while keeping GTA Online fresh in 2026.
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Learn more about the game on Grand Theft Auto IV (Wikipedia).
FAQs
Is the “Deal” ending now canon in GTA?
Strong evidence from The Kortz Center Heist suggests yes. Rockstar appears to have chosen this path as the official story.
Will this affect GTA 6 story?
It’s very likely. Confirming the “Deal” ending allows Rockstar to bring back certain characters and story threads in future titles.
