Grand Theft Auto 5 “feels next-gen” to Rockstar, says firm

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Grand Theft Auto 5 may not be releasing on next-gen consoles but the PS3 and Xbox 360 versions feel next-gen to Rockstar.

Speaking with IGN, Rockstar North associate technical director and combat designer Phil Hooker said part of the reason it feels next-gen to the developers is the team was familair with the hardware after developing GTA 4.

“Every aspect of the game had to be better, richer in gameplay and more fluid and knowing we were launching on the same platforms meant we could focus on extracting the most out of those consoles and making the game as fantastic as possible,” said Hooker.

“In the end we surpassed our own expectations and during development I think everyone working on the game has been astounded by improvements to the graphics, or new mechanics, or AI, or mission scope along the way.

“Hopefully the gamers will see all of these improvements at once in one go, compared to GTA 4 this definitely feels ‘next generation’ to us.”

Grand Theft Auto 5 will be released on September 17.

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Source: http://www.vg247.com/2013/09/06/grand-theft-auto-5-feels-next-gen-to-rockstar-says-firm/

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TagsPosted:

Current gen, Next gen. Who cares? The game looks absolutely amazing IMO.

GeorgasmPosted:

'Phil said part of the reason it feels next-gen to the developers is the team was familair with the hardware after developing GTA 4'

So next gen hardware has been around since 2008ish?

Dr-JPosted:

Will obviously it will, look how awesome it is

Rocky5Posted:

Horizex Why release a game that is one consoles that will be replaced in 2 months rockstar must be getting really lazy I feel ripped off at this point.


Because the 100Mil people (xbox & PS3) that can't afford the new consoles will get it.

or do the stupid thing & stick it on the console 3 mill people will buy.

its a no brainer.

Michael1321Posted:

The graphics alone are outstanding

TomorrowLandPosted:

This game is absolutely amazing!

gmlukensPosted:

Yah it should feel next gen, if it didnt then they wouldnt release it...

HorizexPosted:

Why release a game that is one consoles that will be replaced in 2 months rockstar must be getting really lazy I feel ripped off at this point.

-CPPosted:

It feels next-gen because it is next-gen, lmao.

TristanaPosted:

Cost I thought gta v was going to be on next-gen that's why I wasn't going to get the 360 version. But I guess I'll have to wait and see if they change there minds :/


Me too :o

But i don't think I could have waited anyway, not only because I would like to play the game and give it a try, but also if you don't get it in the start, the entire game will be spoiled for you.


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