Tax day is April 15 in the United States, and you can celebrate your civic duty by blowing stuff up in the biggest open-world crime game on PC.
Grand Theft Auto V is now coming to PC on April 14. This is the latest in a string of delays for the computer version of one 2013’s biggest blockbuster. Previously, it was supposed to hit Steam and other PC digital-distribution platforms in September. Then in January. Then March 24. In addition to the PC release, the company also pushed back online heists for GTA V on Xbox and PlayStation platforms. Developer Rockstar Games posted an update to explain the most recent delays.
“Our apologies to PC gamers worldwide who have been counting down the days until the launch of the game,” reads the Rockstar blog. “But a bit more time is needed to ensure that the game is as polished as possible, and to make certain that both Heists and the GTA Online experience are ready to roll out on day one for PC.”
To make up for the delay to the most dedicated fans on PC, Rockstar will give an additional $200,000 in free in-game money for GTA Online to anyone who has already preordered the release.
Despite launching on Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 in 2013, GTA V on PC is still a highly anticipated release by many fans. Rockstar has already confirmed the game will run in a 4K resolution, which should make this the best-looking version by far. And, of course, the PC release will support community mods, which should enable all kinds of new and crazy ways to experience the world Rockstar has built.