After viewing the trailer for Grand Theft Auto V on next-gen last night and not spotting any differences, it seems the community for the game is feeling the same. The lacklustre trailer has quickly become downvoted on YouTube, with a range of comments from fans expressing their concerns about the remastered version of the remaster.
At the time of writing, the trailer is currently outweighed by 25,000 dislikes, compared to 14,000 likes. Clearly, something has gone wrong with this trailer, but what? In our own opinion, it did a poor job of expressing what is actually new in the Xbox Series X|S release of Grand Theft Auto V. Outside of faster character swapping, it failed to show what else was coming to warrant dropping the cash on it once again.
The game has also been delayed from November this year until March 2022. Again, Rockstar Games didn't really delve into why there's a delay as we still don't know exactly what's new. When Grand Theft Auto V launched on the Xbox One, the confirmation of the first-person mode was only announced a few weeks before launch. Could this be following a similar pattern?
Whether that's the case or not, fans are not happy with the marketing. The comments are littered with people calling out Rockstar for what appears to be very minimal upgrades. In fact, it's pretty hard to find a positive comment amongst the 7,000+ that are currently there.
Here are just a few:
"At this point fan-made mods have "expanded and enhanced" the game more than the actual developer. To quote movie King Theoden: How did it come to this?"
"I swear Rockstar could release this 'enhanced' version as a surprise update anytime and no one would even bat an eye!"
"Instead of ripping people off, this should have been a free update, not a separate game. A way to thank the community for playing there games for many many years."
"GTA V is an awesome game. But there are times when we need to move on. Please move on to GTA 6."
"Rockstar is becoming what they normally would be parodying."
It's not looking good for the new version of the game, but we imagine it will probably sell thousands upon thousands of copies. The original release was back in 2013, meaning by the time this new version releases, it will almost be a decade since its inception.
There are rumours of various classic Grand Theft Auto games getting the remaster treatment, but if they've been given the same amount of attention as Grand Theft Auto V on the Xbox Series X|S appears to be getting, we're not holding out much hope.
How do you feel about Grand Theft Auto V on next-gen consoles? Let us know in the comments below.
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It's a pretty pathetic situation tbh.
21 months to port an 8 year old game that fans of the series didn't even want? Surely they could've just done an Xbox One X or Series X/S patch like so many other developers have done.
The GTA series is probably my favourite in all of gaming but it's so sad how quickly Rockstar has fallen off since the release of RDR 2.
It really doesn't look much different - I played it for a bit recently on Game Pass on the XSX and can't say it's a looker then or in the trailer.
Really hope the remaster of GTA3 is true (not so fussed about the others) - it was my first game on PS2 and the jump to 3D open world mesmerised me (although I'd had Driver on PS1 which somehow was 3D and open world?!).
Also, I hope for any new games they give more player choice or at least make you do less bad things without any other options - the opening mission on GTA5 always leaves a bad taste in my mouth as you indiscriminately kill anyone in your way.
The stories always used to be about someone who was unlucky and got into a life of crime, then were trying to survive it / help others - so while you might go nuts and have a police chase / murder everyone to release some stress sometimes, you could reload and think of your character as "the good guy".
Wasn't a fan that agency was almost taken away instantly in the first mission of GTA5 (and the fact that damn mission has had to be redone every bloody version of the game I've had!)
It's a quick fix until a new GTA game gets released nothing more
@DonkeyKongBigBoy "quick"
@roe Ah but a patch they couldn't charge for - and I bet this is still going to cost quite a bit even though it's barely changed (they'd have been better off paying the PC modders for their work and just incorporating it).
I think as Take Two have become some of the most money-grabbing sods in all of the publishers (and that's in a world where EA have FIFA Ultimate Team and Activision-Blizzard squeeze every penny from every game, so there's stiff competition!), it's really damaged Rockstar.
Now it's too much about the online elements of their games (where they make the most money) and re-releasing again and again to cash in - as many have said, they've sold out and become what they parodied.
The silly rumour about Microsoft buying Take Two would actually be a blessing in some ways (although I'd be concerned about Microsoft and their approach to such controversial IPs) as it might strip out the sheer nickel-and-diming of everything with Take Two...
I am surprised at the high percent of like votes. 14K likes out of 39K votes. Maybe also surprised R*.
My advice is to buy and play Saints Row 3 Remastered instead.
Making a port with minimal upgrades, the most basic console features for faster loading, maybe controller gimmicks, and then try to charge full price for the thing again? What next? Slap a “Directors Cut” subtitle and charge $70 for it? Who they think they are? Sony?
(It’s legit funny to see people defending Sony Director Cuts criticizing this)
Does it even look that much different than the 360/PS3 version lol
Well this is sad. I guess I can just be happy with the GTA 3 re-release. Hopefully it's coming. I never did finish San Andreas.
14000 likes from the under 15s and 25000 dislikes from adults.
Lol modders do a better job with GTA graphics.
Not another remaster, how long are we going to be doing this developers 😂
Bring back the old days when next generation meant next generation games.
What did they expect? A minimum effort port that's taking years and presumably to be sold to even existing players yet again. Rockstar were once amongst the best gaming had to offer, these days I couldn't care less about them
@roe
But how can they resell a free patch for £70/$70?
At least give us a 60fps patch for RDR2 on Xbox Series X/S and PS5. Throw us a friggin bone rockstar!
@Richnj would you advise people to play the saints row reboot as well? Or are you like many cautiously pessimistic?
@Richnj What's it like in comparison, and how does it hold up now?
Always thought the series would be too over the top for me, but I keep looking at that Saints 3...
Damn, rockstar and gta v is the epitome of the saying "either die a hero, or live long enough to become the villian"
I assumed it was a free upgrade haha everyone must own this game by now so who is going to be daft enough to buy it again....... unfortunately I already know that answer and it's lots of people
Let’s not forget, this was originally a 360 game….
@Widey85 It's a lot more arcadey, but I like that. Gameplay is a little dated, but still enjoyable. Graphics are quite nice.
@Cherip-the-Ripper I'd have to hold off judgement until I've at least seen proper gameplay.
@Richnj Cheers, I'll give it a go
@Richnj understandable, I hope to revisit this subject as soon as they do.
@Widey85 do you have a pc/laptop? They recently gave sr3 remastered away through the epic games store.
@Cherip-the-Ripper Yep thanks Think I've got it on there, but saw it's had a next gen upgrade and is currently on sale on the Microsoft store so I bought it again (oops).
Don't think I'm doing this whole Game Pass thing right lol, I keep spending what I'm saving...
@Widey85 hahahahah totally understandable, I've played the original so never thought about playing the remastered but I did claim it just to check what it looks like maxed out. Hope you get to enjoy the game.
Crazy how some of the best devs from Xbox/360 eras fell off a cliff after 2014. Bioware, Rockstar, Konami, Blizzard, etc.
@Nightcrawler71
>60fps patch for RDR2 on Xbox Series X/S.
This.
@Cherip-the-Ripper Cheers lol, fingers crossed!
I’m gonna vote with my wallet on this one: hard pass, not even if it comes to game pass.
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