GTA V News Thread - New Trailer & Screenshots [UPDATED: 5/7/2013]

**Molo316** · 10-29-2012

Dear all,

Today, we have an official release date to share with you: Grand Theft Auto V will arrive in stores on September 17, 2013.

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.

Yours,
The GTA Team

via Rockstar Newswire.

Characters:

- Three main characters. Michael, Trevor and Franklin.
- You can switch between the three at nearly any given moment.
- When you switch between the characters the camera pulls away to a Google Earth style map and then it zooms back in to where ever your chosen character is.
- When you are not controlling a character they go about their daily business. When you regain control you may find yourself in a tricky or unexpected situation.
- Each character has a unique personality, motivation and skill set.
- Michael is the older, smartly dressed man. He used to be a successful bank robber, he made a deal with the FBI and now lives a life of luxury. Has two teenage children (Tracy & Jimmy) and he hates his wife Amanda. Money is running out, he needs to get back in the game.
- Franklin is the youngest of the three, he's in his mid 20's. He works as a repo man for a luxury car dealership who sells cars to people who can't afford them. He's the most capable of the three and meets Michael when looking for a hustle. He's a bit of a red neck.
- Trevor is a long time friend of Michael but his life is a contrast to Michael's. Trevor is a war veteran and used to fly planes in the military. He is described as having a maniacal personality.

Los Santos:

- And I quote "GTA V is bigger than RDR, GTA IV and San Andreas combined" The biggest world ever created by Rockstar.
- The game includes the following areas and more. The bustling city of Los Santos, leafy suburbs, wine country, wilderness, a fully explorable Mt Chilliad, Salton Sea region, a military base.
- Trevor lives in Blaine County, a baron and run down desert region on the edge of society which is populated with biker gangs and meth heads.
- "Bring your scuba equipment, you can explore Los Santos' coastline".
- More ways of getting around than ever. Confirmed - BMX, mountain bikes, road bikes, dirt bikes, a huge variety of cars and trucks, helicopters, planes, ATVs, jet skis.
- You won't need to wait until the end game to fly. Utilise Trevor's experience as a pilot but you'll need to find a plane first.
- To pass the time you can try your hand at tennis, yoga, triathlons, jet skiing, base jumping and golf on a full size course.
- Characters react differently depending on their surroundings. Greetings and language used varies from region to region.
- Ammu-Nation is back!

Gameplay:

- Driving: Dan Houser says he felt the cars felt a little 'boat like' in GTA IV. Much improved this time, they hold to the ground better. He says the mechanic feels more akin to a racing game and that it's going to "scratch that itch".
- Shooting: Dan Houser says that the shooting has evolved. "Not just in terms of how it works, but also how you play the game."
- Melee Combat: Dan Houser says it's the best ever. "How far we will push it depends. It's never going to be as important as shooting, but we want it to feel really fun and strong."
- Game Informer watched Rockstar's play tester pour a trial of gas/petrol away from a car, drop a Zippo onto it to create a traveling flame and a spectacular explosion.
- Heists are a big theme in the game, as seen in the trailer. Complex missions akin to GTA IV's bank mission are in the game.
- The musical score reacts to the action.
- Cinematic tricks learned from Max Payne 3 will be utilised.
- In one mission you can decide to switch between the characters, be the getaway pilot as Trevor, ride shotgun as Franklin or take up Michael's position in the back of the helicopter and use an assault rifle.

http://www.rockstargames.com/V/screenshots

Latest screenshots (click spoiler to view):

**mynd** · 10-29-2012

Yeah...Spring is what again? March-May?
Cause its spring right now where I live.....

**Silver_Knight** · 10-29-2012

Killing hookers coming spring 2013.

**Kuro** · 10-29-2012

I hope it comes out in May. I know what I want for my 20th..

**admartian** · 10-29-2012

Originally Posted by mynd

Yeah...Spring is what again? March-May?
Cause its spring right now where I live.....

lol yeah. I hate when they do this = failing to see the difference in hemispherical seasonal differences...

Couldn't they just say March-May timeframe window etc or whatever instead of confusing me?

Anwyay, that doesn't seem too far off I guess. Plenty of games to play still this gen.

**GTR1986** · 10-29-2012

Good news, it will be interesting to see how this game turns out and how similar it is to GTA4.

**Cybertox** · 10-29-2012

Ok good now calm all this gta stuff down. We already had like 4 threads about gta and its release date.

**jj03** · 10-29-2012

I hope its bette than iv. I'm getting bored of gta...

Bucket Biff

**MjW** · 10-29-2012

So we should expect next gen in 2014.

TA-pa-TA-pa-taPAtalk

**mynd** · 10-29-2012

Originally Posted by MjW

So we should expect next gen in 2014.

TA-pa-TA-pa-taPAtalk

Nope, outisde of Kojima, no one has announced any more titles outside of July 2013.

Expect a Xmas 2013 release for something.

I wouldnt be surprised if games like Crysis 3, Splinter Cell, Dragon Age 3, Rainbow 6 Patriots all have Nex gen verisons as well.

**Blacksite** · 10-29-2012

I'm starting to think May 2013, given the release of Max Payne 3.

**nextgen3** · 10-29-2012

8th of november Rockstar are releasing more screens but in all honesty i prefer trailer 2 along with the screens though!

**Molo316** · 10-30-2012

Yeah, Spring is around April-May time.

Like Blacksite said, Max Payne 3 came out in May this year, and GTA IV came out in April I believe. So with any luck, we should have it around that time.

**Blacksite** · 10-30-2012

Originally Posted by Molo316

Yeah, Spring is around April-May time.

Like Blacksite said, Max Payne 3 came out in May this year, and GTA IV came out in April I believe. So with any luck, we should have it around that time.

April 29th for GTA IV. That said, May 2013 would be a safe bet.

**Kuro** · 10-30-2012

May is ok with me.

**nextgen3** · 10-30-2012

i see a female cop!
ATV!
Dog screenshot showing main post ^ animals a possibilty!

**Blacksite** · 10-30-2012

Oh my god. I want it now!

**Cybertox** · 10-30-2012

The infernus has the same design as it had in GTA 4. Son, i am disappointed.

**John25** · 10-30-2012

Still no PC version Announced!!!

**Blacksite** · 10-30-2012

Rockstar didn't announce the PC version for GTA IV until August, before releasing it in December. They'll probably do the same with GTA V.

**Blacksite** · 10-30-2012

Another piece of artwork.

**mynd** · 10-30-2012

I'm sure there is a clue regarding relase date on that poster..for some reason I'm unable to find it, just cant seem to focus......

**dc89** · 10-31-2012

Here is a high res version of the artwork Blacksite posted.

**daLa** · 10-31-2012

I shall pre-order as soon as it's available, hopefully pre-orders are up for GS next week also.

**nextgen3** · 10-31-2012

Just want to give everyones attention on this, the last screen i posted with the man on the quad i found a little info check the backround. the water tower in the quad pic is Dos Cabezas water tower, which is in San diego. That could confirm San Diego...