Gaming analyst and mutant superhero Michael Pachter knows that Grand Theft Auto 5 is in development. And he’s predicting that the inevitable follow-up to the venerable franchise will hit at some point in 2010 or possibly 2011. Neat.
“Management declined to state when the game will launch, but has confirmed to us that the game is in development, has been for over a year, and is using the same game ‘engines’ as the last version,” Pachter said.
"Management also told us that the team at Rockstar North is highly motivated to get the game out, and that the team understands that its highest payday will come from working on GTA instead of any other game,” he continued. "When we do the simple math, we conclude that the next installment is likely to be completed by some time in 2010, although given the frequency of game delays, it is not clear that it will necessarily come before October 31, 2010. However, it is clear to us that the next version of GTA will arrive before the end of [Fiscal Year 2011].
This isn’t exactly shocking, but it’s nice to hear a mild confirmation. We’re fans of GTA downloadable content -- especially if "Lost and Damned" is any indication of future quality -- but a fresh and beautiful new retail GTA release is sounding pretty sexy right now. Bring it on Rockstar North. We’re ready.
[via IGN]
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10:40 AM on 07.16.2009
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I hope its set in London. God, I hope...
I predict a GTAIV-based standalone title which will certainly not be called "GTAV", just like they did with GTAIII -> Vice City -> San Andreas etc.
Sexualchocolate is a fucking genius
Doesn't GTA IV have more 2 DLC's to come?
The Balad of Gay Tony and another one, right?
It's comercially dumb to launch a new GTA in 2010 or 2011. After the success of GTA IV Rockstar will probably spend quite some time building a new game that matches it's predecessor(or at least tries to).
Also with Doos about the motorcycle physics. Yuck.
They'll probably strip the weapons down to two or three, too. And maybe this time the cops will be able to teleport.
And, @ChaosTeaCup, sexualchocolate is just butt-hurt because GTA jumped ship from being a PS3 exclusive to having a bigger resolution and running at steadier framerate on the 360 ;)
This guy's "predictions" are obvious as shit.
Nothing to see here, move along.
I just want me,fast cars, a decent story, and the entire population of roadkillville or whatever there gonna name the city.
Making another game with this engine is fine by me. I'd like to see more DLC use this fantastic city that the artists built. If they can just make the story be as good as their previous games, then I'd be happy. It's a great game, decent story but doesn't beat Vice City.
He is always right. Always. OF COURSE it is gonna come out next year. Duh. He is a psychic.