Grand Theft Auto V due spring 2013

Spare a thought for the poor video game store employee who'll be receiving a stern talking-to after sharing a photo of Grand Theft Auto V promo materials stating it'll launch in spring 2013, ahead of any official announcement. Consider this launch window unofficial, but a pretty safe bet.

Alice O'Connor

October 30, 2012 6:45 AM

Update: with Rockstar confirmation and pre-order details. Spare a thought for the poor video game store employee who'll be receiving a stern talking-to after sharing a photo of Grand Theft Auto V promo materials stating it'll launch in spring 2013, ahead of any official announcement. But Rockstar made it official today, probably getting a bit of a nudge from the leak. Rockstar confirmed the Spring 2013 time frame for PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360, and also announced pre-orders for the game will begin at retailers beginning on November 5.

Look, it's confirmed

The Brighton branch of UK games chain GAME shared an image of mock GTA V box art for empty pre-order copies on shelves, IGN reports. Similar promotional doodads were picked up by a Polish GTA fan forum over the weekend, but the misspoken word of a large retail chain has a lot more weight. Rockstar has been quiet about GTA V lately, aside from a few sets of screenshots in August, but promises to reveal a lot more in next month's issue of Game Informer magazine. One suspects the release window might be among those hot scoops.

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Spare a thought for the poor video game store employee who'll be receiving a stern talking-to after sharing a photo of Grand Theft Auto V promo materials stating it'll launch in spring 2013, ahead of any official announcement. Consider this launch window unofficial, but a pretty safe bet.
- thejm4n
  
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  October 30, 2012 7:08 AM
  
  2013 is going to be a great year. AWWW YEAH!
- WootheDave
  
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  October 30, 2012 8:48 AM
  
  Can't wait, gonna be awesome!
- vortex6930
  
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  October 30, 2012 9:35 AM
  
  Freaken GTA V and Saints Row 4 in same year. Intense.
- Masem
  
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  October 30, 2012 9:38 AM
  
  Just to repeat the link here, Rockstar has made it official.
  
  http://www.rockstargames.com/newswire/article/45951/grand-theft-auto-v-is-coming-spring-2013.html
  - valcan_s
    
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    October 30, 2012 9:51 AM
    
    Cool nice flyer cool art, breath 1.. 2 3 4 5 where is the freking PC version? I swear if they do this shit again like RDR I am going to loose it... [goes to search the net for PC version info]
    - valcan_s
      
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      October 30, 2012 9:55 AM
      
      Best bet the answer will end up here eventually --> http://www.rockstargames.com/newswire/article/45951/grand-theft-auto-v-is-coming-spring-2013.html people raging about the PC version like me already.
      
      I hope they answer with something positive as in Yes its coming out too for the PC on X month.
      - at0micgarden
        
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        October 30, 2012 3:27 PM
        
        "Hey guys, glad to see so much enthusiasm about the release announcement. For those asking about the PC platform, we're currently focused on the Xbox 360 and PS3 versions of the game and don't have any details to share about a PC version at this time. Anyone that continues to spam the comments section will have their commenting privileges suspended."
        
        OhSnapHighFive
        
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        October 30, 2012 3:45 PM
        
        lol wow
        
        disembodied potato
        
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        October 30, 2012 5:24 PM
        
        Hah this is exactly what i told Valcan would be the case previously, but he didnt buy it, apparently they're trying to personally give him an aneurism.
        
        valcan_s
        
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        October 30, 2012 9:38 PM
        
        :) I almost lost it when I read that post above, you where right you called it. Man they are relentless I did not think they would go full retard on the follow up, but they did and it left a mark I am going to still feel it tomorrow.
        
        valcan_s
        
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        October 30, 2012 9:01 PM
        
        INSANE!
        
        pyide
        
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        October 30, 2012 9:04 PM
        
        Isn't that the stance they always take? They flat out ignore it and then eventually put it out.
        
        Though after Red Dead Redemption you never know if it's for reals or not :(
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  October 30, 2012 10:37 AM
  
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  October 30, 2012 11:32 AM
  
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- Johnsexyelder
  
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  October 30, 2012 12:19 PM
  
  what about...PC....must I really play this game on my 6-7 year old consoles?
- Johnsexyelder
  
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  October 30, 2012 12:21 PM
  
  On another note...I'M SOOOOOOOOO EXCITED!!!!!!!!!!!!
  
  I can tell this is going to be an amazing game...I think it's going to be the modern GTA we really wanted
- scary_monster
  
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  October 30, 2012 2:31 PM
  
  I really thought they weren't gonna screw us PC gamers this time. I guess I was wrong. Screw you Rockstar!
  - PenicillinX57
    
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    October 30, 2012 3:21 PM
    
    What made you think that? Rockstar has always screwed PC gamers, and always will.
    - scary_monster
      
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      October 30, 2012 3:56 PM
      
      Dunno. Their were rumours that of a PC version being released simultaneously. I guess I got my hopes up.
  - kurumba
    
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    October 30, 2012 3:50 PM
    
    What the fuck? PC gamers didn't get RDR, OK that sucks that you didn't, but Rockstar aren't screwing PC gamers at all. They have barely said anything about the game so far, all we've had is a few screenshots and one trailer. I have no doubt in my mind that PC gamers will get GTAV and it will be a great game.
    - scary_monster
      
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      October 30, 2012 3:55 PM
      
      Yeah I'm sure they will release it on PC eventually. It's the delay I'm pissed off about.
      - Lukiopimp
        
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        October 30, 2012 5:05 PM
        
        1 year delay as usual for the PC.