GTA 5 will launch on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series S/X on March 14, PS5 owners will get 3 months free of GTA Online

GTA 5, or Grand Theft Auto V, is set to arrive on next-gen PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series S/X consoles on March 15, according to publisher Rockstar Games. When the game is released on the latest generation of consoles, GTA 5 will be able to make full use of the graphical prowess of a PS5 or Xbox Series S/X as well as the ability to transfer Story Mode progress from legacy consoles. generation. Rockstar will also launch a standalone version of GTA Online for next-gen consoles, free for the first three months for specific users, while offering the option to skip the GTA 5 story mode prologue before entering GTA Online. .

According to a recent article from Rockstar Games, GTA 5 will feature better graphics on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series S/ X, including 4K resolution at 60fps, HDR and raytracing, as well as faster loading times and support immersive 3D audio. Players will also be able to take advantage of platform-specific features on the new consoles, including advanced haptic feedback on PlayStation’s DualSense controllers.

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Those who have already played GTA 5 on their PlayStation 4 or Xbox One consoles can pick up where they left off by transferring saves with a unique migration option, according to Rockstar. The announcement was accompanied by confirmation from the publisher that it was working on the next installment of the Grand Theft Auto series, commonly referred to as GTA 6. While Rockstar has yet to reveal the final title, it said that active development for the next game is “in progress”.

Meanwhile, Rockstar is also set to launch a standalone version of GTA Online for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series S/X consoles, and the publisher is offering three months of free access to PlayStation 5 owners. Players will be able to skip the GTA 5 story mode prologue before entering GTA Online, which will give them access to the game’s GTA$ currency, so they can start their business as a biker, executive, nightclub owner or shooter . GTA Online for the latest consoles will also include Hao’s Special Works automotive shop for upgrading vehicles designed for the latest generation consoles, according to the company.

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