GTA V – BIG

What looks like very early footage of Grand Theft Auto VI (GTA VI) has leaked online.

A user with the online handle ‘teapotuberhacker’ posted a substantial 3GB zip file containing 90 leaked GTA VI videos to GTAForums alongside the message, “It’s possible I could leak more data soon, GTA 5 and 6 source code and assets, GTA 6 testing build.”

At the time of publication, the link to the zip file is still active on GTAForums.

The clips are now widely available on Twitter, YouTube and TikTok, and show off what seems to be an alpha build of GTA VI that includes voice conversations between characters, gunplay and more.

For example, a video posted to YouTube featuring the early in-development leaked footage shows a female character named Lucia robbing a restaurant. The leaked clips also offer a look at GTA series staples like a seedy strip club, a police chase and the gunplay the series is know for. Overall, the leaked footage hints that GTA VI will likely play very similar to GTA V, though the title’s on-foot controls seem to expanded significantly.

The leak also appears to confirm GTA VI’s fictional Miami setting, Vice City, and that it will feature a male and female main character.

While Rockstar has not officially confirmed this leak is legitimate, Bloomberg reporter Jason Schreier recently tweeted that his sources at the developer have confirmed that the leak is “indeed real.”

Not that there was much doubt, but I’ve confirmed with Rockstar sources that this weekend’s massive Grand Theft Auto VI leak is indeed real. The footage is early and unfinished, of course. This is one of the biggest leaks in video game history and a nightmare for Rockstar Games

— Jason Schreier (@jasonschreier) September 18, 2022

It’s unclear how the videos leaked or who teapotuberhacker is. Rockstar is notorious for its tight security surrounding its in-development games.

Rockstar and its publisher Take-Two confirmed GTA VI is in development earlier this year but didn’t offer a release window.

GTA V was first dropped on the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 in 2013 and was recently re-released on the Xbox Series X and PlayStation 5.

Image credit: Rockstar

Source: GTAForums ‘teapotuberhacker, @jasonschreier Via: IGN, The Verge

Rockstar’s much-loved Grand Theft Auto V and GTA Online will finally arrive for next-gen consoles on March 15th with revamped graphics to take advantage of the newer hardware.

While the ageing game will look a lot better on new consoles, it also comes with a price tag — one that might actually be reasonable if you manage to take advantage of one of the sales. The problem will be finding them.

The Verge put together a list of the various discounts available for next-gen copies of GTA V in the U.S. It seems similar offers are available in Canada, but with some exceptions. It’s also worth noting that the next-gen version of GTA V is available for pre-order now, but the deals should extend beyond the March 15th release.

GTA V on PS5

Let’s start with PlayStation 5. Those in the Sony camp are reportedly able to nab GTA V for 75 percent off and GTA Online for free until June 14th. I was able to find the free GTA Online in Canada, but not the next-gen version of GTA V to verify if it has the same discount as in the U.S.

The Verge noted that the PlayStation 5 versions could only be found by browsing the PlayStation Store on a PS5. That appears to be true in Canada as well — I couldn’t find them on the PlayStation Store website. But then, I also couldn’t find the next-gen GTA V while checking the store on the PS5.

It’s also worth noting some people may need to navigate to the PS4 version of GTA V then click the three dots, ‘View Product,’ and select ‘Grand Theft Auto V (PlayStation 5)’ to view it, but again, that didn’t work for me.

If you’re among the lucky few that own a PS5 and you’re blessed by the Sony gods to see next-gen GTA V in the PS5 store, please share the price below for the rest of us.

GTA V on Xbox Series X/S

Those in the Microsoft camp may have better luck finding the next-gen GTA V, but they’ll pay more for it too.

The revamped version of the game for the Xbox Series X and S is available for 50 percent off. I verified this was the case in Canada, thanks in part to the wonderful web-accessible Xbox Store. You can even check it out for yourself via this link.

Next-gen GTA V will cost $24.99 until June 14th — the bundle appears to include both the base game and GTA Online. That said, if you just want Online, it’s available separately for $12.49 (that’s also a 50 percent discount).

I already own GTA V, is there an upgrade option?

No.

Should I buy next-gen GTA V?

It depends! If you haven’t played GTA V before and you want to on your fancy new console, this is a pretty great deal. It’s also not a bad offer if you want to get into GTA Online. However, for those who already purchased GTA V or Online on a previous console, handing over more money to Rockstar may leave a sour taste in your mouth.

Whatever your situation, I’d also strongly encourage you not to pre-order the game. Rockstar’s last launch, the GTA Trilogy, was incredibly buggy. It may be better to wait and see how the revamped GTA V fares before putting down your hard-earned cash. You’ve got until June to take advantage of the discounted price anyway, might as well use that time to see if the game’s worth buying.

Image credit: Rockstar

Via: The Verge