'GTA 5 Online Heists' PS4, Xbox One, PC Release, Rumors: Upgraded gameplay leaked online; PC version to launch by March

By Staff Writer

Feb 18, 2015 05:30 AM EST

GTA 5 will be released by March 24 after series of rescheduling and delays. Consoles were already released from the last year and even in 2013 , as well as with PC version which was first scheduled in Fall 2014, however, pushed through by the next month.

According to Celebeat, the enhanced version for Microsoft Windows PC for the upcoming online game was reset from Fall 2014 to March 24. Rockstar Games, game developer, said that they have to reschedule the official release for its final polishing and testing. Both of these require more extra weeks to perform.

"Moving a release date is never a decision we take lightly and is a choice we make only when we know it is in the best interests of the game and our fans. Thanks everyone for your understanding and we assure you these extra few weeks will be worth it when the game does arrive in March," game developer said.

The same site source also mentioned about the minimum specifications required for users to have the best experience of the game [as required by Rockstar]. Users should have at least Windows 8.1 64 Bit, Windows 8 64 Bit, Windows 7 64 Bit Service Pack 1, Windows Vista 64 Bit Service Pack 2 which NVIDIA video card is recommended for Vista OS. Processors should have at least Intel Core 2 Quad CPU Q6600 @ 2.40GHz (4 CPUs)/AMD Phenom 9850 Quad-core (4 CPUs) @ 2.5GHz. They should have at least 4GB memory, video card with NVIDIA 9800 GT 1GB/AMD HD 4870 1GB (DX 10, 10.1, 11). HHD space of 65GB and a DVD drive.

Rockstar also listed higher specifications for optimal gaming experience and at the same time other spec requirements that includes DirectX, Chromium, and Microsoft Visual C++ 2008 sp1 Redistributable Package, and authentication software which recognizes certain hardware attributes. With that said, players should have these to have the best gaming for the upcoming GTA 5 Online Heists. The authentication software recognizes entitlement, digital rights management, system and other support purposes.

While waiting for the game's official launching, DLC for weapon and vehicle leaks are already out. These leaks are said to upgrade playing experience. Based from reports, a renowned YouTuber revealed some interesting gameplay elements related to the Prison break mission finale and some emergency vehicles for the upcoming Heists DLC.

International Business Times noted that in the Prison Break mission finale, it features the top rated Heists DLC missions that include the mission plan for the Prison Break job. Clearly cited in the blueprintt of  the plan, in order to complete the mission, the gamers should be able to grab a prison bus and park it inside the prison's premises, and make way through the prison to meet Rashkovsky, their new contact. Then, they should collect Rashkovsky while clearing the area of Noose [represents the SWAT commanders or the prison guards]. Thus, the main objective of the mission is to help Rashkovsky escape from prison using the gateway vehicle named "Velum." This vehicle is a fixed-wing aricraft in GTA 5 in a light propeller-driven, and single-engine monoplane form. Towards the end, gamers should regroup crew members at their designated location before going back to the city.

Imran Sarwar, GTA 5's lead mission designer, express his official statement regarding the key gameplay elements for the Prison Break mission for the upcoming Heists.

"I don't want to spoil the whole Heist. But, the favourite part would be the Finale of an epic Prison Break mission, where the players come from the different parts of the map to join together at just the right time."

GTA 5 Online Heists will be released for PC version on March 24.

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