Bad news to "Grand Theft Auto V" fans tirelessly waiting for the PC version of the game as its launch has been delayed again. Game developer Rockstar Games announced that the release of "GTA V" PC edition is on March 24.
Originally, PC gamers should have gotten their hands on "GTA V" in September, but its rollout was moved to Jan. 27. The developer said that the delay was due to a wide array of upgrades in major visual and technical aspects of the game. This is to ensure that it will run smoothly in all platforms. Now it seems that the developer needs more time in tinkering with the PC version as it has pushed back the release of the game a more few weeks.
Rockstar's post on its website reads, "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. 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."
Aside from apologizing profusely to waiting fans, the developer also released a list of PC requirements in order to run the game. Below are the minimum and recommended specs for the PC version of "GTA 5."
Minimum specifications:
- 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 at 2.40 GHz (4 CPUs) / AMD Phenom 9850 Quad-Core Processor (4 CPUs) at 2.5 GHz
- Memory: 4 GB
- Video Card: Nvidia 9800 GT 1 GB / AMD HD 4870 1 GB (DX 10, 10.1, 11)
- Sound Card: 100 percent DirectX 10 compatible
- HDD Space: 65 GB DVD Drive
Recommended specifications:
- OS: Windows 8.1 64 Bit, Windows 8 64 Bit, Windows 7 64 Bit Service Pack 1
- Processor: Intel Core i5 3470 at 3.2GHZ (4 CPUs) / AMD X8 FX-8350 at 4GHZ (8 CPUs)
- Memory: 8 GB
- Video Card: Nvidia GTX 660 2 GB / AMD HD7870 2 GB
- Sound Card: 100 percent DirectX 10 compatible
- HDD Space: 65 GB DVD Drive
In addition, the game will run at Full HD up to 4K screen resolution and has support for up to triple monitor configurations. The multiplayer feature for the PC version can support up to 30 players and will also have the "Online Heists" mode.
