‘Grand Theft Auto 5’ Xbox One, PS4 & PC Release Date: 5 Fast Facts You Need to Know

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2013’s release of Grand Theft Auto 5 was hugely successful.

Sure, the online component of Rockstar Game’s huge open-world adventure didn’t start out too tough. But as time went off, the game’s multiplayer mode improved and the already excellent single-player campaign has hours of replayability. If you’re ready to head back into Los Santos, you’ll have the chance to do so on the Xbox One, PS4 and PC gaming platforms real soon.

Here;s everything you need to know about the new-gen release of Grand Theft Auto 5.


1. Grand Theft Auto 5 Will Land on the Xbox One and PS4 in November 2014

Rockstar Games has revealed that GTA 5 will finally make its way over to new-gen consoles on November 18, 2014. Xbox One and PS4 players will now have another huge video game release to look forward to during the Holiday 2014 season. Check out the newly revealed trailer above to see and hear more about GTA’s new-gen debut.


2. The PC Version Will Be Available in January 2015

PC gaming platform players will have to wait a big longer before they get the chance to play GTA 5. The PC version will be arriving on January 27, 2015.


3. All Three Versions Will Come With a Bunch of New Upgrades and Additions

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All three versions of this definitive edition of GTA 5 is arriving with several upgrades and a couple of additional elements. Check out the full list below to get a glimpse into how this re-release improves upon the last-gen version (for those who want to transfer their save data over from the Xbox 360 and PS4 over to the new-gen version, you will have the option to do so):

• denser cities with more traffic
• more wildlife
• new weather effects
• extra trees and bushes
• 100 new songs and additional remixes
• the addition of classic cars from past GTA games (the Dukes, the Dodo seaplane, a fast version of the Blimp etc.)
• new activities (wildlife photography and extra shooting-range challenges)
• a higher GTA Online player count – 30 players
• a Video Editor mode (only for PC)

4. Pre-Order’s of the Game Will Come With Some Huge Amounts of GTA Online In-Game Cash

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For anyone who pre-orders the game, they’ll receive $1-million of in-game cash for the GTA Online mode.


5. Rockstar Social Club Members Will Be Granted a Special Reward

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Players who are looking to receive the slate of new cars and new weapons should make sure they have a Rockstar Social Club account. In order to acquire these eligible items, you’ll have to have already completed the GTA Online prologue on your Xbox 360 or PS3.