Rockstar: Sorry, No Grand Theft Auto "V" In 2009

[Prime]

The most recent issue of Game Informer contains "loose talk" that Rockstar Games is readying a new Grand Theft Auto, a fully-fledged follow up to GTA IV for the holidays. Not so, say Rockstar reps.

We checked in with the Rockstar folks this week to check out the first downloadable episode, The Lost and Damned, which is due to hit the Xbox 360 next month. A second episode for Grand Theft Auto IV owners is planned to arrive before October 31, 2009, according to parent company Take-Two Interactive, But there is "no truth" to reports that a wholly new retail game, one on par with the scope of Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas, will arrive before the holidays.

And as for the chances of the next Grand Theft Auto game taking place in Tokyo, as speculated by Game Informer's regular rumor column? Consider that little more than a wild guess.

Further requests for clarification on the subject went unanswered.

So, don't be surprised if the first two downloadable episodes already confirmed for Grand Theft Auto IV are just two of many. Rockstar vice president Dan Houser recently said to USA Today "We feel like we've only scratched the surface in terms of the depth and detail" of Liberty City.

Rockstar's VP of product development, Jeronimo Barrera, has called the episodes an "experiment." If successful, it could mean an extended stay in Liberty City before finding a new home for the series.

Check back with us next week when we reveal more about the first downloadable episode.

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[da_head]

damn i knew it wasn't true, there's no way they would release another one so quickly

 

[War]

MYTH BUSTED I suppose. I kinda like them doing it this way though. Instead of rushing to make a new game, they can take their time and release DLC for a pre-existing game. (GTAIV)

 

[Ace Gunman]

What I don't understand is why anyone would hope or expect there to be a new installment in the franchise this soon after the last. Or any game series for that matter. The typical development cycle is 3 - 5 years after the last game. Especially for the triple A titles.

 

[Satangel]

Indeed, just stupid to think the next one would here before 2010.
Let's hope some downloadable episodes make their way to the PC too, I would love to get some more GTA IV

 

[Awdofgum]

Yes it does take a developer 3-5 years, but it also takes a teenager, at most, 11 hours to beat a game.
Everyone is always looking for something new. For some people, things get old pretty quick.
I choose to enjoy a game to it's full potential, plus achievements make for great replay value

 

[Prime]

I'm glad about this news, They should focus on the GTA IV DLC right now.

 

[da_head]

hmm i wonder if i can get any dlc (since my is bootleg)

 

[Gman 101]

Thank God it isn't coming out this year. At least they're not like EA, "quality means quantity". I hope Take2 never rushes any games...

 

[Joe88]

What I don't understand is why anyone would hope or expect there to be a new installment in the franchise this soon after the last. Or any game series for that matter. The typical development cycle is 3 - 5 years after the last game. Especially for the triple A titles.

well I think because they released GTAIII and then GTA:VC about a year after each other
same with liberty city stories and vice city stories for PSP

 

[The Teej]

To be honest, I doubt we'll see any sort of GTA V in this generation. The generation is going to end... when? 2012? 2013, maximum. It'll be at least 2011 for a decent GTA V and that's if they start right now. Considering they're going to be working on another expansion pack, plus more after that, I sincerely doubt they'll be making a GTA V this generation.

And well, the idea of having a GTA IV at the beginning of a generation, and then big expansions after that, is an interesting idea.

 

[dinofan01]

I like this plan rockstars using. There putting a lot of development time into the dlc which is good to see. I hope it goes back to characters we know rather theb introducing us ti brand new characters every expansion.

 

[DarkLG]

I hope they make a GTA for the Wii.