That's just a rumour. Supposedly R* had to butcher RAGE quite heavily to get the game running acceptably on the PS360 and so a PC port was deemed too much of a bother, but this seems incredibly dubious to me considering the engine was made specifically to aid in then-next-gen development -- the idea that the game would take a lot of work to port over from the somewhat PCesque X360 isn't one I'm inclined to entertain. I mean, belated PC ports enjoying something of a renaissance over the past couple of years is largely because it's relatively easy to port something from the Xbox platforms to the PC.
It took 217 days for GTAIV to come to PC, it is now over 200 days since GTAV came out
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That's just a rumour. Supposedly R* had to butcher RAGE quite heavily to get the game running acceptably on the PS360 and so a PC port was deemed too much of a bother, but this seems incredibly dubious to me considering the engine was made specifically to aid in then-next-gen development -- the idea that the game would take a lot of work to port over from the somewhat PCesque X360 isn't one I'm inclined to entertain. I mean, belated PC ports enjoying something of a renaissance over the past couple of years is largely because it's relatively easy to port something from the Xbox platforms to the PC.
The OP is looking an awful lot like the question I asked yesterday in another thread. 
So yes, I've been thinking the exact same thing. Mostly I've been curious to why R* is so quiet regarding it, especially since most seem to take for granted that a PC (and "next-gen") version is coming sooner rather than later. My only guess to this would be that the PS3 and 360 versions are still selling so well that they see no reason to hurt their own sales. I imagine that the amount of double-dipping that will occur will be impressive on its own, but the sooner they announce a PC version, the fewer double dips will occur.
Either way, I'm certainly getting more and more restless each day that passes without any news from R*. And since they never attend E3 I more or less expect no news from there either. In a perfect world they would just come out and announce their plans (and not just "we'll be where the audience is" like last time), even if it means we won't see a port for months...it would at least make me satisfied in knowing.
So yes, I've been thinking the exact same thing. Mostly I've been curious to why R* is so quiet regarding it, especially since most seem to take for granted that a PC (and "next-gen") version is coming sooner rather than later. My only guess to this would be that the PS3 and 360 versions are still selling so well that they see no reason to hurt their own sales. I imagine that the amount of double-dipping that will occur will be impressive on its own, but the sooner they announce a PC version, the fewer double dips will occur.
Either way, I'm certainly getting more and more restless each day that passes without any news from R*. And since they never attend E3 I more or less expect no news from there either. In a perfect world they would just come out and announce their plans (and not just "we'll be where the audience is" like last time), even if it means we won't see a port for months...it would at least make me satisfied in knowing.
mangochutney
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Take up of the new generation has beaten a lot of expectations. It is already at quite a healthy amount, and when you look at game charts it is quite clear that PS4/XBO titles are having no trouble out-selling PS3/360.
I expect PC and PS4 versions and will come with the DLC.
Will release this year.
That's why I think it will come with DLC. Adds value, makes the full price tag go down easier.
friskykillface
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I honestly see an announcement around E3 and it'll release for PC, xbox one and PS4 on the one year anniversary of GTA V
I have the 360 version, and I'll happily pay full price for a PC release. I don't think I'm alone on this.
Nah, unless it comes with DLC. But I've already played it on PS3 so I'm not itching to play it like some of these people are.
While a valid point, GTA games do have legs and they'd sell plenty in the long run too.
BoosterDuck
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You're one with the Wind and Snow?
Confidence Man
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Rockstar can fuck off.
The Broken Ska Record
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Yeah, I thought it was a bit weird that they weren't able to get a barebones PC port done with the 360's development ease.
Probably, yeah. I haven't played either console, so I'd get it at full price. I'd even get the physical release as long as it was Steamworks.
SafeinSound
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You'll be first in line to buy it.
friskykillface
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at best buy it'd be $53 + tax, I'd still pay it
traded my Xbox 360 copy for $36 too B^)
Which is why waiting for current gen ports of GTAV isn't so bad, since the optimizations made for the PS4/Xbone will benefit PCs as well, since they're all the same architecture, rite?
This could potentially be true. Wasn't GTAV promoted by Sony the most with exclusive bundles for PS3. Perhaps Sony want to announce the PS4 version at E3, of course it won't be exclusive, at most perhaps exclusive content, but same as the PS3 deal with promotion for PS4 versions the most.
TheAbsolution
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They also did an excellent job with the PC version of Max Payne 3 so they're learning. I think.
NullPointer
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I think GTAO changes things up here. My guess is that Rockstar wants a re-release of the game to coincide with a relaunch of GTAO, or at least a significant update to it.
Sqrt_minus_one
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Steambox exclusive with full on customisability.
#Believe
BigTnaples
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Hopefully its coming to PC and PS4/XB1 as well.
Loading speeds though, can't play it because it takes ages to load, and there are cutscenes at every corner ):
I want so badly to believe.
Yup, shitty(except for MP3) late ports with awful DRM. GTA 4's only saving grace is its modability.
maneil99
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Not really. I get it like 70~ FPS @ 1080p all maxed out, on a 780gtx and thats a linear title, imagine a game world 100x the size with more ai more physics and such.
Chance Hale
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Max Payne 3 is significantly more detailed in every area though and has a lot more going on with the guns and hit reactions.
That wouldn't surprise me at all.
Ps4/xbone version this September and the pc version in January or February.
flaxknuckles
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Your computer might be bottlenecked or something. When I had a 7870 gpu I ran the game at 60fps, 1080p, 4x MSAA. I probably could have pushed the resolution up to 1600p and kept it at the same framerate if these benchmarks I see online are correct.
BennyBlanco
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wouldn't be surprised if we never get one, because rockstar hates us. the game runs like shit on consoles to the point i didn't even want to play it.
maneil99
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You probably didn't have every thing maxed then.
And by maxed out what do You exactly mean? 8x MSAA? If yes, than of course it didnt run over 70fps.
Raven Prime
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That soon? I find that hard to imagine.
maneil99
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I gotta reinstall it, I think the tessellation and HBAO settings were killer
Acquiescence
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Rockstar be busy with them current-gen ports. We all know the PS4 version is happening at least.
HBAO probably, dunno about tessellation, but generally its deferred rendered so MSAA is automatic fps killer, 8x MSAA probably cuts framerate by 60-70%.
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nevah
Console exclusivity also tends to make ports take longer.
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