GTA 5 for PC delayed, system requirements revealed

GTA 5 for PC has been delayed.

Rockstar announced on its website today, 13 January 2015, that the open-world game for PC will now release on 24 March 2015. The game was originally due to hit the shelves on 27 January.

“Our apologies for the slight shift in the date but the game requires a few extra weeks of testing and polish to make it as good as can be,” the post read.

“Moving a release date is never a decision we take lightly and is a choice we make only when we know it is in the best interests of the game and our fans.”

The new and improved PC version includes the game’s first person mode, upgraded visuals, smoother gameplay, more detail in the world of Los Santos, and more radio stations. The Master Race will also get 4K support – if your PC is powerful enough.

Speaking of: here are the minimum and recommended specs for the game.

Minimum requirements

OS: Windows 8.1 64 Bit, Windows 8 64 Bit, Windows 7 64 Bit Service Pack 1, Windows Vista 64 Bit Service Pack 2
CPU: Intel Core 2 Quad CPU Q6600 2.40GHz / AMD Phenom 9850 Quad-Core Processor 2.5GHz
RAM: 4GB
Video Card: Nvidia 9800 GT 1GB / AMD HD 4870 1GB (DX 10, 10.1, 11)
HDD Space: 65GB

Recommended requirements

OS: Windows 8.1 64 Bit, Windows 8 64 Bit, Windows 7 64 Bit Service Pack 1
CPU: Intel Core i5 3470 3.2GHz / AMD X8 FX-8350 4GHz
RAM: 8GB
Video Card: Nvidia GTX 660 2GB / AMD HD 7870 2GB
HDD Space: 65GB

Looks like gamers’ concerns were valid when they spotted Steam had not listed the title’s price and system requirements on its site, even though the “launch” was several days away.

If you are still keen to get the game, take a look at our pre-order price roundup.