Everything you need to know about GTA V PC launch. UPDATE: Game released, have fun!

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Release date: 13-14 April 2015 (Depending on your timezone)

April 14 at 12:00 AM BST (For GMT+8 countries, this will be 7:00 AM. In the US, this is Monday, April 13, at 7:00 PM ET, 4:00 PM PT.)

The game will be launched on Steam and Social Club at the same time.

When can we pre-load?

On April 7
Do note that there will be a day one patch to download the remaining data and for decryption.

System requirements

• Minimum specifications:

OS: Windows 8.1 64 Bit, Windows 8 64 Bit, Windows 7 64 Bit Service Pack 1, Windows Vista 64 Bit Service Pack 2 (NVIDIA video card recommended if running Vista OS)
Processor: Intel Core 2 Quad CPU Q6600 @ 2.40GHz (4 CPUs) / AMD Phenom 9850 Quad-Core Processor (4 CPUs) @ 2.5GHz
Memory: 4GB
Video Card: NVIDIA 9800 GT 1GB / AMD HD 4870 1GB (DX 10, 10.1, 11)
Sound Card: 100% DirectX 10 compatible
HDD Space: 65GB
DVD Drive

• Recommended specifications:

OS: Windows 8.1 64 Bit, Windows 8 64 Bit, Windows 7 64 Bit Service Pack 1
Processor: Intel Core i5 3470 @ 3.2GHZ (4 CPUs) / AMD X8 FX-8350 @ 4GHZ (8 CPUs)
Memory: 8GB
Video Card: NVIDIA GTX 660 2GB / AMD HD7870 2GB
Sound Card: 100% DirectX 10 compatible
HDD Space: 65GB
DVD Drive

What is the difference between the Steam and Rockstar Games Social Club(RGSC) version?

1. Steam version is downloaded from Steam, Social Club version from Rockstar directly.
2. Steam servers are usually better equipped to handle the load as opposed to Rockstar which uses Digital River. FYI UPlay also uses Digital River so...
3. However the Steam version needs both Steam and Social Club to work. It might also receive patches later but you get Gaben's blessing in return.

If I have the Steam version, can I play with my friends who have the RGSC version? (vice-versa)

Yes

Will it be a bad port?

GTX 660 or AMD 7870 (recommended specs) = 1080p/60FPS on high
GTX 760 or AMD equivalent? = 4K/30FPS
SLI / Crossfire = 4K/60FPS

Seems pretty reasonable and optimised to me. However I will reserve my judgement until the game is launched.

GTA Online is probably going to be broken on release though. Check out their statement.

"As always, we ask for the GTA PC community’s understanding and assistance in helping to report any concerns during the early days of launch when those inevitable initial teething issues arise on the new platform. If you do experience issues please visit Rockstar Games Support and send feedback to GTAOnline@rockstargames.com – we’ll be closely monitoring the situation and addressing any hitches as quickly as we can."

No surprises there...

Master race game trailer? (I kid, I kid.)

60 FPS PC trailer now up.

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