GTA 5 already 'feels next-gen to us', says Rockstar

Grand Theft Auto 5 may not be confirmed for PlayStation 4 or Xbox One yet, but Rockstar believes that the game already "feels 'next generation'".

[Jovanian]

The gameplay? Nothing really new except bowling 2.0 in the form of pointless scuba diving and what not

The graphics? The game is hideous and suffers immensely by the decade old console technology, and we haven't even seen the performance of it yet first hand

not much 'next-gen' about this game imo

[Golden_Mud]

So a gameplay and graphics that is even better than other game coming out on the PS4 and the Xbox One is BS ?

[Jovanian]

I already addressed gameplay is same old stuff, but graphics better than all upcoming PS4 and Xbox one games? That my friend is absurd. The game looks hideous, every screenshot is sub-hd and yet still displays aliasing out the patoot, poor textures, poor details, bad view distance...this game looks anything but good

[Deadpoolio]

Yeah NO, just NO....Neither system especially the 360 has anything left.....This game wont touch what will be possible at launch of PS4/One80 or what they will do down the line...

[Golden_Mud]

@Deadpoolio ; fanboy ? looks like it cause your calling the 360 unpowerful no more and your also calling the Xbox One an Xbox 180 .
And yes this game have smoother gameplay and graphics than most next generation games I saw

[CaptainPunch]

I see no valid points made, troll harder...

[GadgetGooch]

Yea what Scarface7 said, Go fuck ur self!!!

[extermin8or]

Well I don't think the game looks as bad as you make out HOWEVER ign etc have said the trailers and stuff look better than the game does in the flesh although it still looks good for the hardware it's on. R* games are never the pinnacle of graphics anyway although I think many people will be dissappointed by what it actully looks like when you have it.

[GarrusVakarian]

"not much 'next-gen' about this game imo"

That's because you are looking at the statement from a graphical view (which is still very impressive given that it is running on current gen). In terms of ambition, size, scope, detail it is definitely next gen. I think people take videogames for granted these days and are so quick to judge and bad mouth without thinking about how privileged we are to play games like GTA, games in which the devs put years of their lives into to create detailed and authentic game worlds.

And then the only thing you can notice are "poor textures" and "poor details" and "bad view distance" without being able to notice how fun the games looks and how lucky we are to be able to play these games. Sigh.

[GarrusVakarian]

Pointless scuba diving?

In what way is it pointless? Its a feature in the videogame, completely optional. If that's pointless then i guess skydiving is too, or driving a car, or a plane or a boat.....but guess what? Those things MAKE UP THE GAME!

Just because YOU think something is pointless doesn't deter from the fact that millions of people (myself included) are going to love scuba diving and finding shipwrecks at the bottom of the ocean, sounds anything but pointless to me.

I wonder if you would love the game if it was announced for PC, i think that if it was, the thought of you being able run the game on "ultra settings" would suddenly change your opinion on the game.

[yezz]

-__- Tell me, what games are good then ?

[Kayant]

When you start talking about "Sub-par HD", "poor textures" and "poor details" about 7+ year old hardware then it's oblivious consoles are not for you.
And how is gameplay the same when you hadn't played the game yet. SMH.

My friend stay on your ultra powerful PC because am sure if GTA V was announced for PC and was a good port your tone will be different.

[FlyingFoxy]

Hopefully the multiplayer isn't half baked when it comes to PC, and exactly like or better than SA-MP is, with at least 64 players for that big map.

[mafiahajeri]

http://stream1.gifsoup.com/...

[JackStraw]

-1 trolling. bye.

[thetruthbomb]

I think ur a drunk! This game looks like anything but what u said! Solid gameplay great freaking characters and a great storyline. The online from the looks of it is almost never ending awesomeness! U must be doing something if u don't think so! Or u must be an xbug/xbot!!!

[Truth]

Not sure if you're trolling or you're going for stupidest comment ever posted on N4G which wouldn't be quite that big of an accomplishment.

[Scrivlar]

Haha shut the fuck up loser!

[CuddlyREDRUM]

That isn't going to go well with the fanboys...

[3-4-5]

Uhh Artists can draw around the bad tech.

Hence the shaded look.

duh

[Prcko]

day 1!

[chrissx]

This game is looking to be literally the best game this gen

[CuddlyREDRUM]

Because most of what they have shown is off PC.

[Theendgame]

A Pc with the specs of 7yr old consoles.... or maybe the consoles themselves.

[KonsoruMasuta]

They showed it on a PS3.

[_QQ_]

Because "Next Gen" won't be that different.

[Zefros]

GTA4 was a solid game but not goty. the made up for it when they released RDR tough. i belive this game is going to be remembered like vice city and san adreas.

[mafiahajeri]

It was a solid game really enjoyed it, the DLC was even better!

[Duddy101]

Cant freakin wait gonna be so awesome!!!

[BLAKHOODe]

Then release it on next-gen, R*.

[Kuse]

In terms of game-play maybe, in terms of graphics....leave more left to be desired.

[Destrania]

I agree. Same with TLoU.

[Destrania]

lol @ the disagrees.

[fattyuk]

agreed

[hollabox]

I agree, if these screenshots are not BS, PC shots, or taken from DEV kits with more ram than yes GTA5 along with MGS5 might be the best looking games this year. Oh almost forgot about Lost Souls looks impressive as well.

[CuddlyREDRUM]

MGS5 isn't out this year, and just about everything you have seen from the game is "game engine gameplay" taken from PC.

The crappy looking stuff is actual console gameplay.

[hollabox]

I don't think I've seen MGS5 look crappy at all from all the videos and screenshots. Always been a big MGS fan so the wait for this game is killing me. But right now I have so many games I need to beat its probably good MGS5 does not come out until next year.

[medman]

I don't know what "feels next gen" means, but I like what I see from GTA V. It will be interesting to see what a game like Watch_Dogs brings to the open world genre by comparison.

[SaveFerris]

Definitely looking forward to this game. Does anyone think this may end up as the biggest selling GTA yet?

[mafiahajeri]

Tough to say but I think it has a good chance, people can't wait for next gen and they need something to tide them over and that's where GTA V comes in...

[MonkeyOne]

Nice try Rockstar ...

It's not next gen ...

Don't ... just don't ...

[isa_scout]

After watching the GTA Online video, this game looks more innovative than anything at launch on the next gen systems. I'm getting a PS4 at launch, but if I had to choose between GTA5 and getting my PS4 at launch; I'd hold off a bit longer for my PS4. Everything about this game screams, "AMAZING".

[CuddlyREDRUM]

You bought the Max Payne 3 season pass, didn't you?

[dmeador]

So I'm curious, do you guys think they will announce it for next gen in say, November? I'm voting no, bc I think it would piss of the fan base a little, and would be a little sneaky. I would like if they did, granted there is like a $10 upgrade fee, and your save transfers

[ZBlacktt]

PS4 = 10x more powerful then a PS3. Yeah.... yeah. They are aware millions are going to shift right over to Next Gen here in Nov. Mind blowing graphics and features. A way better controller on the PS4. But yeah, GTA V will do very well still. It's a great hype game like COD.

[-EvoAnubis-]

And given this fact, can you imagine what they'll do on actual next-gen hardware? PRETTY PLEASE bring GTA Online (at least) to the PS4/XB1. This is the only game I can think of when all of those video/share features will come in handy.

[HugoDrax]

Yet you took the same control scheme and shooting mechanics from Max Payne 3, and copied it directly over to GTAV?. Still BS! The only reason this game is being released on current gen is because of the install base, nothing else. I guarantee if MS & SONY revealed they both have a total of over 20million pre orders R* would be announcing GTA5 for next gen. It's always about the money, and if it don't make dollars, it don't make sense......

[LoneWolf019]

Should have given us more people in a session then. Also im more excited for Pokemon then dis ;3

[evil_element]

Funny, if u hop on the X train at X location the developers at rockstar usually have their laptops out working on it.

[kingduqc]

Next gen except it run at 28 fps, 720p, draw distance short and only 16 player in the biggest map they created.

[CuddlyREDRUM]

Keep feeding those Rockstar fanboys!!!!

[CocoWolfie]

to me it seems like theyve went all out for it to be considered next gen especially compared to most games.. to some this can be seen as overhyped, but i think its overhyped for a reason :p

[DanielForth]

nobody is talking about "this" Blonde girls TITS? why? Metal gear solid tits are bad.

[Lykon]

snake has the best buttocks . the way he lifts them up with his legs parted . he's an old man ! and i'm str8 ! but damn i'd love to push my face in there

[LordHiggens]

Graphics...do not a good game make.

[GraveLord]

Well it's not. If this game feels next-gen, imagine what GTA VI will be like. *drools*

[Smoey]

Unless it is released on the PS4 I will not be playing it. Canned my PS3 already.

[Destrania]

I bet the next-gen version they are developing in secret feels like 'next-gen' too.

[Cuders]

pre-ordered the collectors edition today, and its worth it i cannot wait for this game i want it more than i want a ps4. 11 more days to go and ill be happy.

[thinktwice]

Not even close to looking next gen. So how is this visually Next Gen maybe the open-world concept and all the things you can do to make it definitely not visually then this game would be like pretty awsome

[Ratedr]

Not for ps4 but for Xbox 360.. And Xbox 1

[AlexAdelaide]

I couldn't give two flying fucks about resolution or polygon count. The ps3/360 era has been dragging on for so long I'm back playing handheld games and snes emulators. I just finished replaying Ocarina of Time for fucks sake. I'm seriously only interested in "fun-ness", smooth controls and longevity which this game will be maaaaaad for I'm sure of it. Plus it makes sense to release the game on the systems with the largest install base - for now at least. Anybody who thinks they wont eventually release a ps4/xbone version is kidding themselves.

[Bolts]

Then there's no point in paying $60 to play this on Dino-Gen consoles. That's like buying a copy of Ironman 3 for VHS. Yeah it's still a great movie but if given a choice between Bluray and VHS which format would you rather experience your entertainment in?

[AlexAdelaide]

Firstly Ironman 3 << Iron man 1. Fact :)
Secondly ps3 aint no "dino-gen" console, they're still unlocking more power so it's more like dvd vs bluray -
and lastly, It's the same movie either way so I'd take a dvd now vs a bluray at some undetermined time next year because this particular movie is going to be epic.

Wouldn't you?

[PersonMan]

Since when did everyone start hating Rockstar? I thought people were stoked for GTA V.

[Locknuts]

Lol I'll still be playing this on my PS3 for free including online while the early adopters (beta testers) will be paying to play KZ:SF online. This game will be better than anything on the PS4 for years to come and if I need my 1080p fix for other games, I have my PC. Lol, Sony sure know how to trick people!

[urwifeminder]

Im sure once its on pc with mods it will be next gen like.