Zavvi confirms release date for GTA V

Eurogamer Portugal said: "Following the news yesterday, we contacted the Zavvi to confirm the release date set for Grand Theft Auto V.

'I can confirm that this is the release date our supplier provided us with, if the release date does change our website will be updated straight away.'

[Wizziokid]

As much as I want to, I can't see it coming out this November

[TopDudeMan]

I'm thinking spring-summer next year.

[scotchmouth]

You are probably right. They still need a certain amount of advertising time and preview before release. This pretty much rules out Oct.

At the earliest id guess a dec date but I think that's rather unlikely.

[b163o1]

R* needs no advertising

On a S/N a Dec. release date would crap on the everyones hoilday line ups

[Baka-akaB]

Except they do need and use advertising . Contrary to beliefs all of the massive juggernaut sellers do need and massively need marketing campaign to keep it fresh and in the general public mind

[omi25p]

Baka-AkaB

They dont need advertising. As soon as they show more footage of the game the media will get on it and start up a huge anti Grand Theft Auto campaign that will be all over the news.

So everyone will know about it.

Thats pretty much what happened with GTA IV.

They also release a picture of the logo and its trending on twitter. All over every electronic, Gaming and media magazine/Website/TV Show.

Grand Theft Auto is a game that advertises its self.

[tee_bag242]

@omi25p

"They dont need advertising. As soon as they show more footage of the game the media will get on it and start up a huge anti Grand Theft Auto campaign that will be all over the news."

What you've summed up is there is pretty much advertising.. more precisely it's intelligent PR. The kind I like.

[morganfell]

Anyone that thinks Rockstar would release a game in December doesn't understand the market, and they grossly overestimate Rockstar's arrogance, not to mention that of Take Two. Neither of those entities are stupid enough to release a title that isn't on the shelves by Black Friday in the US.

People can say, "But this is Grand Theft Auto" if they want but the fact is a great many people will have spent the majority of their Christmas funds by December 1st. It doesn't matter if the game is advertised to release after that date. Rockstar would be giving up considerable associated sales by not getting the game out prior to Nov 23.

Personally I do not see the game releasing at all this year but even more so I do not see it releasing in the month after Black Friday.

[Dee_91]

FORGET logical reasoning
I WANT this to be the release date.
I HOPE it is

[gatormatt80]

If, and this is a big if, GTA V comes out this year it will be in October. How you ask do I know this??? Well R*'s previous history with the GTA series says so. Since the PS2 era, and even including the PSP, almost every GTA has come out around Oct. 20 something. This excludes obviously GTA IV, which was originally scheduled to come out in Oct. before it got delayed till March.

[Outside_ofthe_Box]

It's coming out next year. That is the only thing that makes sense at this point.

[Grap]

who the hell is zavvi????????? it's like saying grap"me" confirms the next PlayStation console

[DARK WITNESS]

Zavvi use to be Virgin online stores before they got bought etc.

They are not exactly small.

[stubbed_out]

Big in the UK

[tee_bag242]

What he said.
I order a lot of my games from Savvi since it's cheap and suits my region. Plus I can't get many games in English in Japan.

[ColinZeal]

Big in Europe i´d say. At least I order a lot of games from there to Sweden.

[Pushagree]

Why does it say confirmed when it's a rumor? Got to love the shameless way websites get hits these days.

[matgrowcott]

It has been confirmed by Zavvi that that isn't their place holder. While they're not exactly confirming the release date, they're confirming that that's what they've been told (by the people who are making the game) is the release date.

The title is fine if this story turns out to be true, which of course isn't always 100% certain.

[Baka-akaB]

It doesnt matter , stores are the last person i'd trust release info dates from .

[matgrowcott]

@Baka-akaB

The date isn't from a store, it's from the publisher. That's rather the point.

[Awesome_Gamer]

Late December is my guess...

It's not january because that's a terrible month to release games because everybody spends thier money on christmas, and it's not february because TakeTwo's Bioshock will be released in that month, and it's not march either because that is too close to Bioshock's release date (Feb 26) and they won't meet thier expected revenue earnings (higher than IV's year, 2008) in less than a month before the fiscal year ends.

[fermcr]

BS.

It's coming out 32nd October 2012.

[QuodEratDemonstrandm]

No. I'm thinking Feb 30, 2013.

[DoomeDx]

Lots of people i know really think GTA V comes out this november.. Seriously though, we've only had 1 trailer, a couple of screenshots and thats it! we dont know anything about the gameplay

Im pretty much a 100% sure that the game comes out Q1 2013.

[DA_SHREDDER]

I really hopes so, GTA is one of those games that I wouldn't mind waiting on as long as it makes for a spectacular game.

[NBT91]

I think that even Q1 2013 is pushing it, I reckon its going to be around May, thus making it the biggest release of the summer next year.

[KwietStorm_BLM]

We don't know anything about the gameplay? lol I suppose you wouldn't expect to see lots of guns and explosions without seeing a new COD trailer either?

[DoomeDx]

^ Cod is a diffrent story.

What im saying is, we dont have any news about new gameplay features and stuff

[WitWolfy]

Late April 2013 is my guess.. Seeing that GTA IV released later April back in 2008

[unchartedxplorer]

You lack faith....

[ReDDeaDDan]

I personally believe the date is correct, but they are assuming its this year, when in fact it is 2013. looking at the pics, can you honestly see an Xbox 360 running it? I'm going to have to gamble on it being a 720/ps4 release title. Imagine how well it would drive the initial sales of the next gen consoles!

[matgrowcott]

If Zavvi really has confirmed that this isn't just a place holder (at least on behalf of the store), this is pretty huge news. I know Rockstar won't comment, but I'm looking forward to seeing how this plays out.

[Withdreday]

bullshit!

[flappersack]

Not this again....

I'll believe a date when I see it on Rockstars site.

[QuodEratDemonstrandm]

That's my thinking too. Wait for official info from R*. I didn't preorder Infamous 2 until Sucker Punch confirmed a release date. Same with AC3.

[claud3]

Lies, no way that early. Rockstar said they need an extra 6 months to complete the game, so 2013 is the release year for gta v. If i am wrong, i am wrong

[mafiahajeri]

Rockstar know how to play their cards if they announce it's out in november it'll be huge. Although that 3 months away I can see it happening

[fantasygamer]

GTA4 released in like April I'm thinking they will go with another April release for GTA5.

[KwietStorm_BLM]

Except GTA IV was delayed from the previous Fall until April, right along with MGS4. Might have to take that into account.

[Fasttrack76]

My bet is 24th may 2013,no chance of this year

[kingPoS]

March! 2013

[Solans Scott]

Would be wonderful if true

[simonrope]

Hardly confirmed. Stop with this shit.

[nrvalleytime]

Completely agree. I keep waiting for the moderators to catch the title's error so it can be corrected.

[InsaneGam3r]

i'm 64.73% sure that the game will come out this year

[nik666uk]

Out in 12 weeks? Not a chance!! Rockstar normally announce the release date then delay it by around 6 months later on, so imo they'll announce a March 2013 release date later this year then delay it until August, September!

[seanpitt23]

well i jus got accused of bubbling myself up with using multiple accounts i mean Cmon please i have a life than trying to get more sodding bubbles on my account.

Right back to topic i would love it to come out on November but i know rockstar and there tendancy to delay games i think around about 80% of their games gets delayed and pushed back so with that in mind i think april/may next year but i hope not.
When gta5 is out of the way i hope they make a start on red dead redemption 2 on next gen systems.

[matgrowcott]

While I'm not at all convinced it's coming out this year, if you're well aware of Rockstar's release habits/inability to release a game when they say they will, Rockstar will be aware of that as well.

If their way of marketing this game is by letting the hype build itself (something that I think it's fair to say has been hugely successful thus far), I'm sure they'll have taken all of that into account and will have doubled their efforts to hit the right release window.

So while I don't think this is proof the game is coming out this year, I don't think what Rockstar "usually" do is proof of much either.

[Straightupbeastly]

My guess is March, 2013

[Slatay]

can't... take it... any... longer! Just tell us already to end this constant steam of articles

[barb_wire]

I can't see 'GTA V' releasing this year. Spring 2013 is a good bet.

Don't you think that 'GTA V' all but confirms that the PS4/Next Box won't be coming out until at least Holiday Season 2014 though? I just can't see Rockstar using assets for 'GTA V' for the PS3/360 if the PS4/Next Box were releasing next year. So, to me anyway, all but confirms the next gen consoles won't be out until late 2014.

[-Jake]

As good as Rockstar are they will not release a game so close to Call of Duty which for years has won the #1 spot from November to December!

They will more than likely release around March-May 2013

[Baka-akaB]

GTA got nothing to fear from COD actually . If Cod can't even hurt Assassin Creed that always release in the same ballpark period , GTA is fine .

But it's still unlikely and not a good idea

[unchartedxplorer]

Only the cods after 2008 have sold more than gta iv. And 2008 was the year when gta iv was released. So my guess is that gta v will outsell cod again

[PersonMan]

I'm so pumped for this game, but I doubt that Rockstar has told anyone outside of Rockstar what the release date is.

[Wintersun616]

It's not confirmed until I hear it from R*.

[Plagasx]

I WANT TO BELIEVE.

[JAM_brz]

Rumors... I´m tired of it.

[FunkMacNasty]

we've only seen one trailer, a handful of screenshots, there's no gameplay details, no official cover art has been released.. The "hype-train" is definitley chugging along, but the marketing train hasn't even left the station.

One of the things I think is the biggest giveaway that it wont come out in the fall: There are no pre-order incentives, and those are pretty much the norm these days as retailers compete for these sales.. Retail outlest are not dumb, and I'm willing to bet that Best Buy, Wal-Mart/Target, Amazon, Steam, Gamestop, Game, etc.. are all clamouring to have their own exclusive pre-order incentives for what is sure to be one of the biggest and best selling games this gen. "Pre-order at store-X today and unlock the exclusive Niko Bellic outfit!" Pre-order at store Z to get early access to the FIB Buffalo in your garage!"

[EazyC]

That would be crazy if it was true!

[Kran]

Zavvi:

they know as much as us

[1nsaint]

Zavvi cant confirm shit, only rockstar can

[Psychotica]

Sounds like a confirmed rumor..

[Sketchy_Galore]

I know I might just be showing my ignorance here but, couldn't this be the reason pretty much every other game set to release around that time has been pushed back ?? Maybe they got some insider info that the next GTA was going to release sometime late this year and knew it was suicide to go up against it. I mean... It's an idea, right?? Please? Damn it, I just want to believe.

[chukamachine]

I reckon 75% of sales are for 10 -15 year olds.

[Zephol]

next year! never realese in november!!

[Elda]

They're slowly pitching news,screenshots etc,April/May 2013 release.

[KontryBoy706]

2012? Doubtful

[Karum]

I think it'll be in Q1 of 2013 we see this released.

The reason I say that is I recall reading an article saying that the publisher can't meet it's fiscal year forecast without releasing the game as they either have no other real big releases or the ones they do have planned won't be enough to get them to that mark.

Whether it's true of course I couldn't say with 100% certainty but it certainly sounds reasonable to me.

[zyon8]

This is getting hilarious lol

[AngelicIceDiamond]

"November 23"

That would be a great Birthday day gift but definitely not gonna happen. no pre-orders have been released or anything.

[QuantumWake]

Heh no kidding! My birthday is also on November 23rd. That would have been a very great gift.

[jaymart2k]

Doubt it, that's Black Friday. That would be horrible to release it then. You know how packed the stores are on that date?

Enough to get people killed, it's that bad.

[Romudeth]

Whenever I click on a story and it asks me if I want to translate it that instantly tells me that it's to be taken with a grain of salt.

I'll believe the GTAV release date when Rockstar themselves tells us what it is.

[unchartedxplorer]

I'm hopeful for November. But realistically I would see it coming early next year.

[ClydeRadcliffe]

The story has been updated confirming that the date is not accurate

[modesign]

i guess were playing the rumored release date game again. so instead of rockstar confirming the release,a random "supplier" is confirming it. haha keep dreaming

[NastyLeftHook0]

i want to see gta v on the wii u.

[WeskerChildReborned]

I'm not sure, i'm hoping it does come out this year but i doubt it.

[Zangalou]

blablabla Zashit is like gamestop/ebgames with stupid employes who know nothing about videogames and think that what is write on their computer is official.

[3-4-5]

Why would they purposefully go up against :

Halo 4, Black OPs 2 , AC 3, .....all released within a week of eachother.

The smartest thing is to release in March...which to me has always been 2nd November when it comes to games.

That way everybody has had 3-4 months with the other titles and then everybody can focus their attention on GTA V and take a break from FPS for a bit.

[geelemo]

check out these screenshots

[Kaos_Vll]

And so it begins. Been saying it for a while, this game is coming out between the end of Oct and the beginning of Nov. Expect another trailer on the first Sunday night football or the first Monday night football games.

GTA spands generations, it really doesn't need lots of advertising or loads of time to build up hype. By the end of of Sept it'll be all over the place.

With Max Payne's MP linked to GTA's MP and with MP's lifespan in general only lasting so long the timing speaks volumes.

It's going to be a great holiday season!

[IG-88]

GTA V released on my BDay! that would be kickass!

[Muigi]

Its not coming out this year period.

[americanGTA]

I think they ment nov 23 of 2013

[Theangrybogan]

Nothing is "confirmed" bullshit trolling for hits. The title sould say "speculates" not "confirms"

[STARRHUNTER29]

THEY COULD JUST DROP IT THIS YEAR THE GAME SELLS IT SELF ...IF IT CAME OUT TOMORROW WE WOULD ALL BE THERE BUYING IT ...SO FORGET ALL THE DRAMA AND WAIT AND SEE...THERES HOPE FOR 2012

[mananimal]

just another marketing tool to whip anticipation, to get gamers jocking riding the game, if they anticipate it coming out this November, then are disappointed when it doesnt, they will anticipate it more come early next year, which equals more sales.

[Lol_Lmao]

And no one worth a damn cares.

[OniXRuleZ]

the grafics are amazing for an open world game!! i bet thats pc, no way xbox or ps3 can do that!

[Perezmex38]

I'm saying febuary 2013... November is too soon.....