Bad news: GTA 5's release date has been pushed back. While it was slated for release in the spring, it now won't be out until 17 September.
The (potentially) good news? This could mean it finds its way onto the next generation of consoles, ie the PS4 and Xbox 720, according to one analyst.
Rockstar posted the update on its website. A note reads: "We know this is about four months later than originally planned and we know that this short delay will come as a disappointment to many of you, but, trust us, it will be worth the extra time. GTAV is a massively ambitious and complex game and it simply needs a little more polish to be of the standard we and, more importantly, you require.
"To all Grand Theft Auto fans, please accept our apologies for the delay, and our promise that the entire team here is working very hard to make the game all it can be. We are doing all we can to help ensure it will meet if not exceed your expectations come September -- we thank you for your support and patience."
So could this mean a launch on next-gen consoles? One analyst thinks so. Doug Creutz, from Cowen & Company, told Trusted Reviews that the next PlayStation and Xbox are due around December time, and so Take-Two could "have plans to eventually publish GTA V on the next set of consoles in some form".
Rockstar head honcho Dan Houser hasn't ruled it out, saying that "everything else is up for consideration". He also hinted the game could come to Apple devices, following the success of GTA: Vice City for iOS.
Sony has teased a big announcement later this month that could well be the PS4. So hopefully we won't have long to wait before we can start locking these next-gen console dates in the diary.
Are you annoyed about the delay? What do you reckon Rockstar's next instalment to the series will be like? Let me know in the comments, or on Facebook.
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anonymous 3 February, 2013 13:48
I don't have any doubt in my mind that if GTA 5 was released before or after september their will still be a next generation release of this game. Game producers will want to release there game on as many platforms as possible to increase sales. but don't think they wont release this game on current consoles because that's where the custom is (e.g say GTA 5 released after next gen consoles were released, the majority of gamers will still be playing the xbox 360 and ps3 rather than the xbox 720 and ps4) simple logic
anonymous 3 February, 2013 15:03
It could come to next gen but it would be nothing more than a port. I think this will be current gen only and then rockstar will develop another game specifically for next gen in order to get the most out of them.
anonymous 3 February, 2013 16:39
Who ever this analyst is, is one bucket of retard. GTA 5 falls under the PS3 generation. When PS4 comes out which wont be until like 2 years, theyll develop the new generation of GTA games. Cmon people stop believing the bullshit people say.
anonymous 3 February, 2013 17:40
One gonna buy there kid a video game after the first week of school that's bullshit no one cares about the ps4 and xbox 720 and I doubt there gonna call it that every ones just gonna buy it for the console the have not the newest one
anonymous 3 February, 2013 19:24
They had no intention of releasing gta 5 in spring if they did they wouldn't have bioshoc, release around thee same time it could stagger both sales, I wouldn't be surprised if they delayed it in September aswell that seems to be their way of building hype. delays and promises of information
anonymous 3 February, 2013 19:29
Funny you can already pre-order for Xbox 360 and PS3, obviously the analyst is some retard.
anonymous 4 February, 2013 09:42
Yay! I will be getting my second hand copy for Xmas! This is going to be the best xmas ever!
anonymous 4 February, 2013 12:46
GTAV will release on current generation consoles as planned, but it will look nothing like the promotional screenshots which are all high spec PC grabs. Sure, they are this gen screen grabs, but this gen PC is next gen console. Rockstar has hid the PC version because it would infer that there is a PS4 version. The high spec PC version is the version ported to PS4 making use of all its extra features. Ports from PC to next gen console are easy because they all use the same architecture now. I am waiting for PS4 and getting GTA5 on that, possibly a launch title showing what the thing can do when it flexes its muscles. No way am I buying the PS3 version then 6 month later buy the PS4 version.
anonymous 4 February, 2013 13:01
Regarding PS4 version being a 'port', let's get one thing clear. The game will be secretly developed for PC first as the base format, so PS3 and xbox 360 are the low quality 'ports'. You always work on the highest quality first using high res assets, then scale down for the copies. That gets the maximum out of each machine. The PS4 and 720 will be very accurate ports of the high spec PC master version. Like I said, I'm gonna wait for the PS4 version :)
anonymous 4 February, 2013 13:18
wel i cant wait until it comes out next month
anonymous 4 February, 2013 14:46
I'm not annoyed about the delay, I'm annoyed about a new console though. Why the hell would I want to buy a new console? My Xbox360 is just fine right now.
anonymous 5 February, 2013 21:45
im also annoyed about the new consol not the game because there making it better but the consol would be retarded our normal xbox 360 is best and has exelent graphics
anonymous 6 February, 2013 00:35
My friend just bought a PS3, and the newest generation of Sony consoles are better than ever! He got the Pearl White PS3 and its so badass compared to mine that you might as well call it a PS4. Well, the fact that the game is delayed is really disappointing, but this article's claims that it may end up on the next generation consoles is bullshit. Not only has Roxkstar denied it, but there would be absolutely no reason to support such a move.
anonymous 7 February, 2013 05:50
Ofcourse Rockstar will deny it. They will loose millions if a lot of players wait for PS4 version. Calling the new PS3 a PS4 is silly. Some are saying they will never buy a PS4 and use a PS3, yet they upgraded from PS2. Why are players so afraid to embrace new better technology? I can understand if you cannot afford it but don't make lame excuses. Sony are the good guys here giving us better tech, while Rockstar are the bad guys selling you a gimped version so you buy it twice.
anonymous 7 February, 2013 06:25
In case anyone brings it up, I'm not a Sony fanboy. I use the PS3/4 as an example because that it what I own. Microsoft are the good guys in this as wel. Both companies are working flat out to give gamers $1000 PC gaming performance on a $400 console, while Rockstar is hiding information for personal gain. Rockstar would be good guys if they opened up and said, 'we are releasing PS3/360 versions in Sept and PC/PS4/720 at a later date. That would give customers the choice, putting them before profit.
anonymous 7 February, 2013 17:40
LOL to someone believing next gen / PS4 console won't be launching til 2015, how uninformed are you. Sony and MS are ANNOUNCING the next gen consoles really soon, hell MS have already leaked 720 will have a way to stop used games. PS4 is coming and it's coming late 2013 or early 2014. You can bet your rear on that one.
anonymous 21 February, 2013 07:24
Making GTAV availiable on PS4 will balance out the disappointment of its delay.
anonymous 25 March, 2013 13:04
lads its only 5 months away theyll fly