After making more money than most small countries, hell even some medium sized ones, it was no surprise Rockstar moved their baby, Grand Theft Auto 5, onto PlayStation 4 and Xbox One. It’s a smart business move since a lot of gamers held onto their previous gen consoles to keep on playing with Trevor and the boys. But after many rumors and speculations they are finally taking time out to release Grand Theft Auto 5 for PC, you know, the platform where this franchise made them what they are today.
The other big news is that you can transfer your save but not just the normal way, you’ll be able to choose which platform you want to port your progression to. With all the console exclusives and lock-downs it’s surprising Rockstar was able to let players pick if they wanted to pick up Grand Theft Auto 5 again on Xbox One, PlayStation 4 or PC. The way these things usually go down you’re locked into each platforms walled garden for life but I guessing a duffle bag of money goes a long way to make a bridge between rival fiefdoms.
In addition to a fresh coat of pain and some more polygons this newer version of Grand Theft Auto 5 will include all the new updates to the jobs, the weapons, the vehicles, the properties and the customization options already in the current Grand Theft Auto 5 experience. But there’s still something missing, which was just brought up on Reddit/r/Games a few days ago, the much anticipated Heists update. Rockstar has until Fall 2014 for the Grand Theft Auto 5 PC, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One versions to launch, I wonder if we’ll get the much promised update by then?
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PRESS RELEASE
Rockstar Games® Announces Grand Theft Auto V® Coming this Fall to PlayStation®4, Xbox One and PC
New York, NY, June 10, 2014 – Rockstar Games® is proud to announce that the critically acclaimed and record-breaking Grand Theft Auto V® is coming this fall to the PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system, Xbox One, the all-in-one games and entertainment system from Microsoft and PC.
“Grand Theft Auto V looks and feels stunning enhanced by the power of these new platforms,” said Sam Houser, Founder of Rockstar Games. “We can’t wait for players to experience a new level of detail to this massive world.”
Watch the new trailer in full high definition resolution, featuring in-game footage captured on PlayStation®4 at www.rockstargames.com.
Grand Theft Auto V will take full advantage of the power of the PlayStation 4, Xbox One and PC with across-the-board graphical and technical improvements to deliver a stunning new level of detail. Increased draw distances, finer texture details, denser traffic, and enhanced resolutions work together to bring new life to the cities, towns, deserts and oceans of Rockstar North’s epic reimagining of Southern California.
Switch between the interconnected lives of Michael, Trevor and Franklin as they embark on a series of heists across Los Santos and Blaine County in the biggest, deepest and richest open world experience yet, with game world enhancements that include new wildlife, upgraded weather and damage effects, and an array of new details to discover.
The new generation upgrades also extend to Grand Theft Auto Online, an ever-evolving Grand Theft Auto universe. Rise through the criminal ranks by banding together to complete Jobs for cash, purchase properties, vehicles and character upgrades, compete in traditional competitive modes, or create your own content to play and share with the Grand Theft Auto community.
All new content and gameplay created since the launch of Grand Theft Auto Online, including an extensive array of new Jobs, an arsenal of new weapons, scores of new vehicles, new properties and player customizations will also be available for the PlayStation 4 system, Xbox One and PC with much more to come. In addition, the current community of players will have the ability to transfer their Grand Theft Auto Online characters and progression to their choice of PlayStation®4, Xbox One or PC.
Grand Theft Auto V for PC will also feature a video editor designed for advanced movie-making.
Winner of multiple awards including Game of The Year, Best Open World Game and Best Multiplayer (Grand Theft Auto Online), Grand Theft Auto V received over 300 perfect scores worldwide upon its release and was heralded by critics and fans alike. The following is a sample of press quotes:
“The most immersive spectacle in interactive entertainment.” – The New York Times
“It is one of the very best video games ever made.” – IGN 10/10
“The pinnacle of open-world video game design and a colossal feat of technical engineering.” – The Telegraph 5/5
“You’ve never seen a game world as thoroughly realized…as irresistible to play as it is to admire.” – Time, 5/5
For more information about Grand Theft Auto V and Grand Theft Auto Online, please visit www.rockstargames.com/V.
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Founded in 1998 and headquartered in New York, Rockstar Games creates and publishes some of the world’s most critically acclaimed and best-selling video game franchises, including the ground-breaking Grand Theft Auto series, Red Dead Redemption, L.A. Noire, the Max Payne series, Bully and the Midnight Club street racing games. Rockstar’s award-winning development team consists of studios in Edinburgh, Leeds, London, New England, San Diego and Toronto.
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The news here is not that they are releasing these versions. The news is that it will take them a full year from the original release date to release versions that needed to be ported from PS3 and X-Box 360 versions. We knew they would have a PC version eventually, PS4 and X-Box One versions are a trivial afterthought since they’re both PC derivatives.