Rockstar Games released a new Grand Theft Auto V (GTA 5) teaser trailer today ahead of its October 1 release date. The 3-minute clip gives an in-depth look at the latest car-jacking, bank-robbing, street-hustling installment of the popular gaming franchise. Most notably though, it puts the brand new Grand Theft Auto Online feature on full display, and it doesn’t look to disappoint.
Watch the new GTA 5 teaser trailer here:
Grand Theft Auto Online
With the new Grand Theft Auto Online feature, users will have the ability to plug themselves and their favorite character into an online multiplayer world. Using a “Persistent and expanding map,” gamers will be afforded the opportunity to employ the newly designed mechanics to undertake a number of assignments, both deliberate and impromptu. These include being able to meet new characters and friends, and create a street-ruling crew capable of heisting banks, robbing liquor stores, and of course, jacking cars. Classic online gameplay and missions are also available.
Customization is also crucial in GTA 5 as users can now spend the petty cash they make from their embezzlements to outfit their character with a new apartment, clothing, guns, or a garage where they can keep not only their pilfered pickups but also the likes of jet planes and jet skis.
Characters
The character analysis gave a short-lived though engaging backstory into Michael, a former successful bank robber with a much less successful family life; Franklin, a common street hustler and thug; and Trevor, of whom the is cryptically introduced as “the less said about Trevor, the better.”
Maps
Fictional city and setting Los Santos is poised to be the biggest environment map ever created by Rockstar, and screenshots from the game indicate that players will have plenty of cityscapes, coastlines, mountains, and badlands to explore with various cars, boats, and planes.
Release Date
Rockstar has finally announced the launch of its highly anticipated GTA 5, though the release date and likely accompanying press event is scheduled for September 17. The game was originally slated to be released during the summer but production delays pushed the release to the fall, which should be fine with gamers as the release for Xbox One and PlayStation 4 are around the exact same time. Pre-order is still available for the game so be sure to place yours as soon as possible. No word yet on price.
