When Did GTA 5 Come Out?
When did GTA 5 come out? You might be familiar with the game if you’re into open-world video games and action-packed adventures. But do you know when Rockstar Games first released it? In this article, we’ll answer that very question and delve into the titan of a game which is Grand Theft Auto V.
GTA 5 release date
GTA 5 was released on September 17, 2013. The initial version of the game ran on PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360. Later on, they put out versions for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Microsoft Windows.
Development and hype around GTA 5
Rockstar Games took their sweet time to develop GTA 5. After all, they had high expectations to meet from fans who loved their predecessors. They announced the game in October of 2011, and from there hype only climbed higher and higher. Rockstar Games even went as far as releasing trailers, gameplay videos, and promotional materials just to keep fans at bay while they wrapped up development.
The release date was set for Spring of 2013 but then got moved back to September later that year so the team could improve quality through further polish. This move ended up being a good call by them as anticipation among fans only rose even more with every passing day.
Impact and success of GTA 5
Once gamers finally got their hands on GTA V after what seemed like forever (like many other releases), it made its mark almost instantaneously in history books thanks to how well it performed commercially speaking. Critically it also earned acclaim worldwide for its open world environment, story engagement value, character design/creation along with creative gameplay mechanics.
On top of said record breaking sales where $1 billion was generated only three days after release being one big record broken by them; GTA V has become a cultural phenomenon itself due largely impart by these features: huge immersive interactive world player can explore, plenty of content to be consumed which includes hours of gameplay and a lively cast of characters whom players will grow to love.
And even years after its first release, Rockstar Games continues to put out regular updates for their online multiplayer mode Grand Theft Auto Online. This has only helped cement the already concrete popularity and player engagement around this game thanks to ongoing support from developers themselves.
Conclusion
GTA 5 is one of those games that’ll go down in history as an industry-changing and record-breaking title. It was initially released on September 17, 2013. Since then it’s become a cult favorite for many gamers who fell in love with the world they created along with all the adventures inside. Its impact and success can’t be overstated enough considering it’s raised the bar for open-world games and turned into a cultural phenomenon internationally. Not only did it sell millions of copies upon initial launch, but it also sold millions more copy later on for other systems years after launch too making it one massively successful game by any metric you choose to look at.
You like your open-world games action-packed, huh? Well then, you probably can’t wait to get your hands on GTA 5. We can’t blame you! This game is set to be a major turning point in the history of video games and its release date is essential info for players new and old, so go out there and spread the word!