GTA 5 fans waiting for the PC version need to pay attention to the recent announcement of Rockstar if you'd like to continue playing your favorite game.
The game-maker has just unveiled the minimum and recommended system requirements as well as the delayed release date. The game was expected t be launched for PC by Jan. 27 but has been delayed by nearly two month with a confirmed release on March 24.
"Our apologies for the slight shift in the date but the game requires a few extra weeks of testing and polish to make it as good as can be," reads the statement Rockstar's website. "Moving a release date is never a decision we take lightly and is a choice we make only when we know it is in the best interests of the game and our fans.
"Thanks everyone for your understanding and we assure you these few extra weeks will be worth it when the game does arrive in March," added Rockstar in the release.
Below are the Minimum Specs for gameplay:
- OS: Windows 8.1 64 Bit, Windows 8 64 Bit, Windows 7 64 Bit Service Pack 1, Windows Vista 64 Bit Service Pack 2* (*NVIDIA video card recommended if running Vista OS)
- Processor: Intel Core 2 Quad CPU Q6600 @ 2.40GHz (4 CPUs) / AMD Phenom 9850 Quad-Core Processor (4 CPUs) @ 2.5GHz
- Memory: 4GB
- Video Card: NVIDIA 9800 GT 1GB / AMD HD 4870 1GB (DX 10, 10.1, 11)
- Sound Card: 100% DirectX 10 compatible
- HDD Space: 65GB
- DVD Drive
Moreover, below are the Recommended Specs:
- OS: Windows 8.1 64 Bit, Windows 8 64 Bit, Windows 7 64 Bit Service Pack 1
- Processor: Intel Core i5 3470 @ 3.2GHZ (4 CPUs) / AMD X8 FX-8350 @ 4GHZ (8 CPUs)
- Memory: 8GB
- Video Card: NVIDIA GTX 660 2GB / AMD HD7870 2GBSound Card: 100% DirectX 10 compatible
- HDD Space: 65GB
- DVD Drive
Furthermore, Rockstar adds that GTA Online for PC will support up to 30 players and will launch along with GTA V for PC. Expect the game launch to include GTA Online Heists -- Online Heists for consoles will be launching in the coming weeks ahead of the PC launch.
Gamers can expect that over time the requirements will change for the game. To stay updated on all the latest, fans can refer to Rockstar Support via its website for more on compatibility information.
"Grand Theft Auto 5" for other versions, namely PS3, PS4, Xbox 360, Xbox One were released late 2014.
