Why Grand Theft Auto 5 can wait till next generation

OXM UK writes: "Good things come to those who wait, and we've certainly waited long enough for Grand Theft Auto 5, the next, California-bound chapter in Rockstar's fame-making open world series. When the debut trailer arrived, the game was tipped for current generation release, but Take-Two's elusiveness on the subject in a recent chat with investors suggests the publisher is strongly considering a bump to Xbox 720 (and whatever Sony and Nintendo end up calling the successors to those other consoles we don't discuss). Tragic news, right? Not necessarily."

[ab5olut10n]

won't happen, it'll be on this gen.

[Skateboard]

3 people in denial.

[LOGICWINS]

You may need to prepare yourself for something you may not want to hear. Just recently, Rockstar said that GTAV is making "substantial progress". That doesn't sound like a game thats close to being finished yet. I would have expected to hear something like "we're in the final stages of development" or "we are currently in the beta stage of development". GTAV could be the game that pressures gamers into investing into next-gen consoles earlier than they originally would have.

Prediction:

GTAV will launch on the Wii U as a timed exclusive...with inferior versions on the PS3/360 to arrive next fall.

[doogiebear]

Once again Logic Wins succeeds at being the most clueless guy on N4G. Your trolling right? Gta as an early Wii U exclusive? Your Logic fails.

[SeanScythe]

Why when we still have games pushing what the current Gen can do like the Last of Us? If GTA5 is anything like GTA4 they can keep it and keep working on it. The only part of that game I liked was the Multiplayer cops and robbers mode.

[guitarded77]

Just enjoy it this gen since developers know the hardware and can make the best game possible. Next gen you can enjoy GTA VI.

[unchartedxplorer]

No GTA V WILL release this gen

[ame22]

It should wait. It would be a healthy move for the industry overall to incentivise more gamers to jump on board earlier for next-gen.

[_Aarix_]

healthy? You'll get the most profits this gen because all the audience is here. Next gen it'll sell significantly worse cause not a lot of people will migrate right away. Plus learning new hardware/ reworking this all in a year? Yea, good luck with that buddy.

[ame22]

I don't think what I said implied eliminating a release on current platforms. In other words, cross-gen.

[sway_z]

OXM need to wake up...this really is scraping the barrel of game journalism...

GTA5 will release this gen...

Because the install base of any new hardware will be too low for GTA5 even after 2-3 years, so the profit margin will be non existent.

....and it seems as if OXM are attempting to create uncertainty among the fans by suggesting Take Two may release on Next Box 1st, which insinuates the title may have a compulsory exclusive time scale due a general conception the PS4 will launch later than Next Box.

...oh and BTW that other console they don't discuss from nintendo is called Wii U....you'd expect game journo's to know that...right?

It's literally the gutter press of video game journalism....that's just my opinion.

[Puddlejumper75]

Because the install base of any new hardware will be too low for GTA5 even after 2-3 years, so the profit margin will be non existent.

I just have to laugh at this part. You do know that is exactly when GTA4 launched and it in no way hurt it sales wise. That is just sad. Stating something that is so easily proven wrong by the last game in the series.

I see my comment however true hurt someones feelings.

[310dodo]

GTAV will be the beautiful kiss goodnight for this generation

...the best for last

[seanpitt23]

well i wanted it to be on next gen systems but it will be out on current gen systems.

[sway_z]

Then I am truly grateful the decision is not yours to make...you can download it for $5 if you wait 2 more generations ....you really should so you don't disappoint ya'self lol

*oops on the previous double post

[sway_z]

Those who can wait should wait....on release day let's see if you resist the temptation to buy GTA5 ...'Cos you don't want it on this gen' ...boo hoo!

@Puddlejumper75

Dude calm yourself.. I was referring to that comment should it really launch on Next Box 1st, assuming that would be the 1st to launch next gen. I still stand by that comment...Xbox Next alone is not enough for developers to release & make a reasonable profit on GTA5 so early in that cycle!! tsk!

... now go grab you a can of special cola and smile :)

[Puddlejumper75]

And I was talking about you stating even 2-3 years in was too early and would hurt it. I thought me quoting that part would have made it obvious but I should have known from your post that it would go overyour head.
GTA4 launched at exactly that same time frame and in no way was hurt. I knew though that you wouldnt accept being proven wrong and would some how try to justify your twisted view of things like any fanboy would do.

Fact is you CANNOT post ANYTHING to back up what you said. GTA4 launch proves you wrong. End of Story. Anything else is just your ego not being able to accept being wrong.

[Puddlejumper75]

Just get the PC version then if you want next gen today.

[KwietStorm]

Well its not happening, so

[swishersweets20031]

it will come out probably for both depending on when the next systems come out. my obvious choice will be next gen version.

[stuna1]

If they do release it next gen, and that's a big if! That's not saying that it won't be on current gen machines!

Which it will more than likely sell better on this gens machines looking at the economical climate that we're presently in! Not saying the it won't sell to those making a jump to the next generation of machines, for those who can afford it.

[RayRay36]

Why I've stopped coming to N4G...

[EazyC]

How paradoxius ;)

(totally a real word!)