Grand Theft Auto 5 is one of the most anticipated games on personal computers. Despite the fact that it was already presented for the Xbox 360 and Playstation 3 back in September 2013, the PC version has not yet hit the shelves, and the exact release date is still unknown.
release date
The release date of the computer version of GTA 5 has been postponed several times and to date, the development company has not announced the exact date of the start of sales. Developer Rockstar does not provide accurate information on the status of development of the version for personal computers to date. However, the company has announced that the PC version of the game will be presented at the annual E3 show. However, data on the presentation is not available on the official website of the event.
Nevertheless, many experts call August 25, 2014 as the most likely release date for the game.
Reasons for delay in development
Rockstar does not provide details on the delayed release of the PC version of the game. However, the most popular explanation for the delay in the appearance of GTA 5 is its adaptation for modern consoles of the next generation Xbox One and Playstation 4. It is likely that the version for personal computers will be released almost simultaneously with the releases for the next generation consoles. To launch on new consoles, the developer is improving the graphics components of the game and the gameplay itself so that the final product looks the most profitable and uses the new power and computing features that the devices provide.
Game success
The amount of funds invested in the development of the game exceeds $ 270 million. This figure is a record for the gaming industry and can be compared with the budget for the most expensive Hollywood blockbusters (for example, Avatar's budget was $ 237 million).
Despite the fact that the development of the project has approached the final stage, GTA 5 still continues to be funded to launch versions for the next generation consoles and PC.
After the presentation of the game, only in the first day, the cost of all purchased copies for the Xbox 360 and PS3 consoles approached the $ 800 million mark. At the same time, the amount of disc sales for the first month exceeded $ 1 billion 200 million, which is also one of the highest records in the history of games. …
GTA 5 itself in the console version received very high reviews and was enthusiastically received by users from all over the world. In October 2013, a version of GTA Online was released that allows players to create their own missions, engage in game interactions, and complete specific missions together. GTA Online will be available for use on other platforms once the game is released on next-generation consoles and personal computers.
