GTA 5 PC Release Date Stalled By Graphics? Rumors Suggest Computer Version Visuals Will Transcend Next-Generation Consoles
Grand Theft Auto 4's PC graphics mod rivaled the graphics seen in Grand Theft Auto 5's Playstation 3 and Xbox 360 versions, Product Reviews reports, leaving many gamers wondering if a graphics update could be the reason for the game's release date delay.
"For now GTA V on PS4 and Xbox One would be amazing in terms of improvements with graphics, although the gameplay and graphics really stepped up a few notches with GTA V on PS3 and Xbox 360 already," the website writes.
"The fact that a lot of gamers sold their consoles to purchase an Xbox One or PS4 only adds to the need for GTA V on next-gen consoles, so expect a release at some point in the near future."
Amazon expects Rockstar Games to release Grand Theft Auto 5 in February, Examiner.com reports.
"Unfortunately we do not have an exact date for it to be in stock as of yet," an Amazon employee said, according to the site.
"You may think of to contact Rockstar for further information. We are expecting it next year by February, but no clear date is guaranteed for now."
Earlier reports mentioning another Amazon employee's predictions had Grand Theft Auto 5 slated for a March 12 release date.
Rockstar Games responded to a question asked by a gamer on Twitter mentioning they have not announced intentions of bringing Grand Theft Auto 5 to next-generation consoles Playstation 4 and Xbox One.
"Unfortunately, we have not released any information about that," Rockstar Games said in a response on Twitter.
But Rockstar Games may want to surprise their fans soon by releasing a PC version of Grand Theft Auto 5, the Tehran Chronicle reports.
Last month, rumors suggested Rockstar Games would announce the release date for Grand Theft Auto 5's PC version on December 24.
The rumor, received from a screenshot obstained by German gaming website Spieletipps, read as follows: "Welcome to Amazon Chat. My name is Fatima [...]. According to our informations, GTA V PC will be announced on 12/24 and according to our source, it will be released in the USA on 03/12 and here on 03/14."
