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GTA V Steam store page release date changed from January 27th to Early 2015
- Thread starter IcyRhythms
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gigantor21
Member
ClaptoVaughn
Member
Rockstar's actual site still says Jan 27.
A rational assumption is Rockstar cares so little about the pc version they dont even bother updating their own page with the latest delay. Terrible port confirmed.
A rational assumption is Rockstar cares so little about the pc version they dont even bother updating their own page with the latest delay. Terrible port confirmed.
No, you see, according to others here, the delay is simply because they don't like PC gamers. It has nothing to do with trying to make it better.
toddhunter
Member
Integrating stronger DRM
Is there a precedent of games being delayed for 'stronger DRM' integration?
toddhunter
Member
Does there need to be?
Well, this may be the truth.
If I recall correctly, the DRM tech that they planned to use got broken a couple months back, right? Maybe Rockstar is implementing a new solution.
Well I could also argue that rat infestation of a studio could be a possible reason for the delay, but its awfully speculative unless there's precedent, wouldn't you say?
I just don't know why people have to assume this means they don't care or something when the most likely reason is that they feel it needs more work. People seem so quick to want to believe the worst case scenario.
You joke but
ClaptoVaughn
Member
SargerusBR
I love Pokken!
toddhunter
Member
Why are you so quick to believe the best case scenario? Have you seen modern gaming?
They are probably just working out how to make rockstar club work through uplay when launched inside of origin after clicking the steam game.
Look, even though there's absolutely no news here the point is to mock and make fun and be cynical. Get with the program, Sean!
I was one of the lucky one's.
The game ran smooth for me, I had no problems - but I understand a lot of others did.
I want to play with your dog.
Solid Samus
Banned
Max Payne 3 was crazy well optimized and this is the same team handling the PC version according to Rockstar so I have faith in the eventual performance of the port. I hope its not delayed. I'm picking up parts for a new PC tomorrow specifically for this game. If its delayed it's almost certainly for a good reason
Believing that a delay is because a game needs more polish is not 'best case scenario'. lol
That is why most delays happen. The other common reason for delay is release window competition, which we can safely rule out here.
There is no reason to assume its anything else other than pure cynicism.
Brutalitops
Banned
Oh man, the Web outrage if this is a bad port. I almost want it to happen so I can grab the popcorn.
Chris Murphy
Member
This is true. At least for my steam page of that game.
MrTroubleMaker
Member
Dang 
That's great to hear.
Then, if the delay really comes, we can hope that the time is being used to further polish the port.
Don't Laugh
Banned
why's it taking so damn long?
this game was developed on a pc for pete's sake
this game was developed on a pc for pete's sake
IcyRhythms
Member
Yeah, someone would just make something like that up. You know how silly that sounds? Obviously, I can't prove it because I don't think much about release dates on a Steam store page. It happens very often so I didn't think to myself "You'll be creating a thread on GAF in less than a week that talks about GTA V release date, take a screenshot for future reference"
Conkerkid11
Member
It was already confirmed as being handled by the team that ported Max Payne 3, the definitive version of the game.
Neuromancer
Member
For all we know it could have been moved up. January 6th, 13th or 20th could be early 2015 too.
GTA V on PC is not a port. It was developed in paralell with the console versions and was in development since at least 2011(developer logs & a host of other things revealed). If anything, the PS4/XB1 versions are ports (of the PC version). All other versions were dev loped indepently.
R* just wants to milk console sales as long as they possibly can before going into detail about the PC version. Expect news sometime next week.
R* just wants to milk console sales as long as they possibly can before going into detail about the PC version. Expect news sometime next week.
Max Payne 3 wasn't a console port either.....
Pretty obvious you've confused seeing the release date somewhere else (i.e Rockstar's website) and on Steam. It's never had a specific release date on Steam.
Cut your losses my man.
This gets me every time. Lol
Fantastical
Death Prophet
I'm almost certain it never said the release date because when it was announced I didn't even know there was a release date announced. I checked the Steam page and it said "Early 2015" it was only recently that I actually knew it had a date.
Wuthering_Heights
Banned
PC gamer meltdowns are the best meltdowns.
Weird. I remember looking at the page one month ago and it said "early 2015".
The game will sure be delayed though.
1) Evidently it could've been worse.
2) Not even REMOTELY close to being "one of the worst [PC] ports in history".
kraspkibble
Permabanned.
i dont think it's delayed. too close to the release date to announce a delay.
if they do delay it then they deserve all the hate they get. and god help them if it isn't optimised properly.
if they do delay it then they deserve all the hate they get. and god help them if it isn't optimised properly.
Glass Rebel
Member
It's aight, I also changed my purchase date to TBA.