GTA 5: Rockstar to “deliver updates to PC and consoles simultaneously

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Those worried that GTA 5 DLC or updates on PC will arrive later than consoles needn’t be concerned, according to Rockstar.

Speaking with Gamespot, lead gameplay designer John Macpherson said the team plans to release updates simultaneously.

“We plan to deliver updates to PC and consoles simultaneously,” he said. “There can be occasional variations in timing based on specifics from one console to another but PC will not be on a separate timetable to other platforms.”

That should come as good news to those picking up the PC version on April 14, especially considering the PC version is releasing well after the console versions.

When asked why GTA games for PC always launch after the console versions, Macpherson explained that in this case, creating last and current-gen versions of the game alongside PC took some time.

“It comes down to bandwidth. We want each version of the game to be the best it can possibly be, and that means having the core members of the original GTA 5 team working closely with the best PC developers from across all Rockstar studios,” he said.

“The same crew that did great work on the PC versions of Max Payne 3, L.A. Noire and GTA 4, essentially. A large portion of the team that worked on GTA 5 for PS3 and Xbox 360 also worked on the PS4 and Xbox One versions and all of the GTA Online content, including Heists.

“Since the new generation console versions and the PC version share similar architecture, the team also continued to work on the PC version. With each version adding features and requiring the focus of the same key people, that takes time.”

Macpherson went on to say the PC version of GTA 5 benefited from the “huge pool of knowledge” at Rockstar Studios and the teams are excited for people to play this version as it’s “the ultimate version of an amazing game.”

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Source: http://www.vg247.com/2015/04/08/gta-5-pc-gta-online-dlc-updates/

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codsturePosted:

I just hope these updates will continue to be free

MilwaukeePosted:

Only if the can makes updates every 3 weeks instead of just once every month

DeluxeHazardPosted:

If Rockstar can consistently update both the PC and console versions of GTAV at the same time then props to them.

VPNPosted:

Rockstar is probably to the only producer to promise consistant updates.

21Posted:

Good to hear. Glad they're not holding back PC gamers anymore.

NormalityPosted:

Bringing it out at the same time is cool but I still think Xbox should get it first lol.

XboxPosted:

Pryzel Don't believe a word they say anymore, expect the updates to be messed up and delayed..., but if they do what they are suppose to do it will be good.


Yea its kinda hard to trust and believe in them after all the delays.

FeetPosted:

It's good there doing it at the same time

DusknoirPosted:

EnchantedWoodE Man I cant wait to see all the mods people are gonna make for this when it comes out on PC.


I don't think rockstar is going to allow mods.

EnchantedWoodEPosted:

Man I cant wait to see all the mods people are gonna make for this when it comes out on PC.