Gamers have been on the lookout for the GTA 5 release date for a couple of months now, and developers have promised to bring the most action-packed and vivid version of the bunch. Now, the wait is finally over.

Just over an hour ago, Grand Theft Auto 5 officially launched for Xbox 360 and Playstation 3 and is now available at Amazon for purchase. For long-time fans of the franchise, this is certainly great news as reports say developer Rockstar North included a ton of changes. Here is a quick rundown of the cool features gamers should expect in this brand new GTA installment:

1. A wider and larger gaming world

According to Metro and Mirror, the gaming world in this edition of GTA is far more vast than its preceding versions. To make up for this large area, players can now get access to more vehicles and modes of transport such as a fixed-wing aircraft, trains, and more. As usual, players can freely roam the game world and take part in several context-based activities. 

2. There are more than 700 missions in GTA online

If you are the type of player who wants to play cooperatively with others, then this GTA version will fascinate you with the amount of missions you can take on and complete. From bank heists to simple carjacking, it's all here. 

3. NPCs are smarter and more 'aware' than ever

If you always liked hitting on NPCs  for no good reason, then you may find such things slightly more difficult to do in GTA 5. Pedestrians and drivers are more 'foolproof' and can even escape your advances. But because they still find it more difficult to see you in the dark, heists and other 'cruel activities' are best performed during night time. 

4. There is an online market

In case you want to buy some goods, new weapons and vehicles which you want to use, the online store is available in-game as long as you are connected to the Internet. Other things you can buy include houses, businesses, and even stocks and shares. 

5. More updates to come

According to Rockstar, the developer is planning to add features more frequently to address concerns and other issues. This will also make the game fresher than it actually is. 

Here's a gameplay video of GTA 5: