Rockstar Games® is proud to announce that the critically
acclaimed and record-breaking open world experience, Grand Theft
Auto V® is now available for the
PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system and Xbox One, the all-in-one
games and entertainment system from Microsoft.
Rebuilt and enhanced specifically for these new platforms, Grand
Theft Auto V for PlayStation®4 and Xbox One includes an all-new
First Person Mode, allowing players to experience the world of Los
Santos and Blaine County in an entirely new way.
“This was our chance to push Grand Theft Auto V even
further, adding a new First Person Mode and working to make the most of
the power of the new consoles,” said Sam Houser, Founder of Rockstar
Games. “We’re incredibly proud of what the team has been able to
achieve.”
Grand Theft Auto V for PlayStation®4 and Xbox One also
features a range of sweeping visual and technical upgrades, including
vastly increased draw distances, new weather and lighting effects and an
increased resolution of 1080p on both platforms. The world of Los Santos
and Blaine County is deeper and more immersive than ever with new
weapons, vehicles and activities, additional wildlife, and over 150
additional songs across the game’s 17 radio stations.
Enhancements to Grand Theft Auto Online for PlayStation®4
and Xbox One include the seamless integration of First Person Mode and
online play for up to 30 players. All existing gameplay upgrades and
Rockstar-created content released since the launch of Grand Theft
Auto Online will also be available for the PlayStation®4 and
Xbox One with much more to come.
Existing players can transfer their Grand Theft Auto Online
characters and progression to their choice of PlayStation®4 or Xbox One.
Returning players also get access to exclusive
new content in including rare versions of classic vehicles to
collect from across the Grand Theft Auto series, such as
the Dukes, the Dodo Seaplane and a faster, more maneuverable Blimp; new
activities, collectibles, weapons and much more.
For more information about Grand Theft Auto V and Grand
Theft Auto Online for PlayStation®4, Xbox One and PC, including
a gallery of new screenshots, please visit www.rockstargames.com/V.
For more information about gaining access to exclusive content for
returning players, please visit www.rockstargames.com/V/bonuscontent.
About Rockstar Games
Founded in 1998 and headquartered in New York, Rockstar Games creates
and publishes some of the world’s most critically acclaimed and
best-selling video game franchises, including the ground-breaking Grand
Theft Auto series, Red Dead Redemption, L.A.
Noire, the Max Payne series, Bully
and the Midnight Club street racing games. Rockstar’s
award-winning development team consists of studios in Edinburgh, Leeds,
London, New England, San Diego and Toronto.
About Take-Two Interactive Software
Headquartered in New York City, Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. is a
leading developer, publisher and marketer of interactive entertainment
for consumers around the globe. The Company develops and publishes
products through its two wholly-owned labels Rockstar Games and 2K. Our
products are designed for console systems and personal computers,
including smartphones and tablets, and are delivered through physical
retail, digital download, online platforms and cloud streaming services.
The Company’s common stock is publicly traded on NASDAQ under the symbol
TTWO. For more corporate and product information please visit our
website at http://www.take2games.com.
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dependence on key management and product development personnel, our
dependence on our Grand Theft Auto products and our ability to develop
other hit titles for current and next-generation platforms, the timely
release and significant market acceptance of our games, the ability to
maintain acceptable pricing levels on our games, our ability to raise
capital if needed and risks associated with international operations.
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