Yes, the Grand Theft Auto saga continues. With its latest installment due out in spring of 2013, the fifth vicious, twisted version of Americana promises to be one of the year’s biggest releases, never mind the most anticipated. In order to get you inordinately pumped and to test your patience in expectation of the game, here are some of the latest big details announced by Rockstar:
The city of Los Santos will be bigger than that of Red Dead Redemption, San Andreas, and Grand Theft Auto IV combined. Of course, the obvious caveat to your childlike giddiness is the possibility of this meaning longer escort missions, with the added bonus of even more sprawling locations in which to lose your target. However, Rockstar cofounder Dan Houser insists players will not find themselves repeating similar missions over and over, so that’s good.
The game will feature three protagonists and you can switch between them at any point when not on a mission. Their names are Michael, Trevor, and Franklin. Michael is a retired bank robber; Trevor, a former business associate of Michael’s and a career criminal. Franklin, an all around criminal in his early twenties. Naturally, each character has his own personality, motivation, skillset and, of course, story arc. Missions will reportedly centre around heists.
Additionally, to maintain Rockstar’s tradition of a rich supporting cast, characters from previous iterations will be making an appearance in V, although GTA IV’s Niko Bellic won’t be one of them.
Also, remember San Andreas? All the fun you had generally causing unreasonable amounts of mayhem and then escaping the crime scene on a bicycle. Or maybe you favoured the military jet, or indulged the businessman in you by hijacking a 747. Well, all of that is back and the vehicle roster includes a larger number of planes, helicopters, and even jet skis.