Rumors have been swirling around regarding the release ofGrand Theft Auto 5on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X.Sony’s recent State of Playgave viewers amazing announcements such as aCrash Bandicoot 4PS5 upgrade trailer, new looks into gameplay forDeathloop,Knockout City, andReturnaland new game announcements. However, with the Sony State of Play offering no concrete release date forGrand Theft Auto 5on PS5, players are wondering when it will release. Now, one of Sony’s upgrade trailers may have snuck in a disappointing announcement and has players speculating ifGrand Theft Auto’sPS5 upgrade has been delayed.
Recently, Sony released a trailer highlightingRatchet and Clank: Rift Apart,Horizon: Forbidden West,Gran Turismo 7, andGrand Theft Auto 5. Within the trailers,Ratchet and Clank’s June 11th release date is shown,Horizon Forbidden West’s tentative release window for the second half of 2021 is shown, butGran Turismo 7andGrand Theft Auto 5both only show “In development for PS5.” Since previous announcements forGTA 5’supgrade have listed the title scheduled for the second half of 2021, players are noticing that the trailer does not show the previously announced release window.
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Horizon Forbidden Westhas the second half of 2021 release window displayed in the Sony ad, so it is odd thatGrand Theft Auto 5would not also show the second half of 2021 release window. This small detail has led fans to discuss whether the upgrade for the title may be delayed until 2022. Although not officially confirmed by Rockstar, the potential delay has fans disappointed, especially given the absence of anyGrand Theft Auto 6announcements.
AlthoughGrand Theft Auto 5 Enhanced Editionfor the PS5 and Xbox Series X may potentially be delayed, the latest update toGTA Onlinemay point to new features coming to the upgraded edition. One dataminer found files within the update that could suggestcharacter transfers for the upcoming PS5 and Xbox Series X versions. SinceGTA Onlinedoes not currently have cross-play, players may be able to transfer their created online characters to the PS5 and Xbox Series X from their previous consoles.
It seems players are still enjoyingGTA Onlinewith the new update and the rising popularity of roleplay servers.NoPixel’sGTA Onlineroleplay serverupdate recently launchedGTA Onlineback to the top of Twitch’s top-watched games as high-profile streamers join the roleplay fun.
Players speculate ifGTA 5 Enhanced Editionhas been delayed until 2022, and many wonder what a delay could mean for theannouncement ofGrand Theft Auto 6. Rockstar has yet to announce either the delay or any plans forGrand Theft Auto 6, however,GTA 5players are hoping the upgrade stays true to the originally scheduled release, giving players new features for the enhanced edition come second half of 2021.
Grand Theft Auto 5is out now for PC, PS4, and Xbox One, with PS5 and Xbox Series X/S versions also in development.
