If you have been a little concerned that Rockstar Games might not publish their GTA 5 for PC, a sighting over on the French Amazon website might lay your mind to rest a little.
The French Amazon website has now listed a PC version of the new GTA 5 game which is available to pre-order for €49.99.
When Rockstar Games announced back in October 2012, that their Grand Theft Auto V game would be launching in the Spring 2013 for Xbox 360 and PS3, they neglected to mention anything regarding a PC release. Following on from the lack of information about a GTA 5 for PC, GTA fans put together a petition on Change.org for a PC release, which to date has over 146,000 signatures added to it.
The Importance of a PC Release
The potential release of GTA 5 on PC is significant for several reasons. Firstly, the PC gaming community is vast and passionate, often demanding higher graphical fidelity and modding capabilities that consoles cannot provide. A PC version would allow players to experience Los Santos in stunning detail, with the possibility of higher resolutions, better textures, and more complex visual effects. Additionally, the modding community for GTA games is incredibly active, creating everything from new missions to entirely new game mechanics. A PC release would undoubtedly fuel this creativity, leading to a plethora of user-generated content that could extend the game’s lifespan significantly.
Previous Rockstar PC Releases
Looking back at Rockstar’s history, the company has a track record of eventually releasing their major titles on PC, albeit sometimes with a delay. For instance, GTA IV was released on consoles in April 2008 but didn’t make its way to PC until December of the same year. Similarly, Red Dead Redemption 2 was released on consoles in October 2018 and arrived on PC in November 2019. These examples suggest that while Rockstar may prioritize console releases, they do recognize the value of the PC market and eventually cater to it.
Because the Amazon listing is not official, I wouldn’t get your hopes too high, but fingers crossed a GTA 5 PC version will be arriving at sometime.
Moreover, the listing on Amazon France could be a placeholder or an error, but it has certainly sparked excitement and speculation among fans. It’s also worth noting that retailers sometimes list products based on insider information or anticipated announcements, so this could be a sign that Rockstar is planning to make an official announcement soon.
In conclusion, while the Amazon listing is not a confirmation, it does provide a glimmer of hope for PC gamers eagerly awaiting GTA 5. The potential benefits of a PC release are numerous, from enhanced graphics to a thriving modding community. Given Rockstar’s history of eventually bringing their games to PC, it seems plausible that GTA 5 will follow suit. Until then, fans will have to keep their fingers crossed and perhaps add their names to the growing petition urging Rockstar to make it happen.
Source: Toms Hardware
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