If there’s one annoying trait that a ton of sandbox games subscribe to, it’s setting the scene with boring tutorials before throwing players straight into the action. Rockstar is no stranger to this, as Red Dead Redemption took practically forever to actually get started. But for GTA 5, that game is going to throw you into the deep end right from the beginning.
“We want to surprise people with very intense missions from the start. The pace of the game is much faster than any of its predecessors,” Rockstar North president Leslie Benzies said to Jeuxactu via OXM.
Remember that the three characters in the game are already living in the city of Los Santos and surrounding areas. They are not newcomers like Niko and Tommy Vercetti, or people returning after a long absence like CJ.
They already have contacts, they are integrated with the world and lead a busy life – these characteristics should give players a sense of immediate and total immersion.
This action translates directly into the introduction itself according to Benzies, as not all three GTA 5 characters will be playable from the start of the game:
We want to give the player the opportunity to get to know the three characters individually, and explore the world as each of them, and it would not have been possible if all three had been available from the start.
GTA 5 is out in September on Xbox 360 and Playstation 3. And only those two consoles. Probably.
Last Updated: July 17, 2013
Ultimo_Cleric N7
July 17, 2013 at 09:47
But will the game feature a T – Rex as per the above?
Suppose I will have to look to Saints Row for that feature.
TiMsTeR1033
July 17, 2013 at 10:37
saints row got nothing on gta 5!
Khulani Ndlovu
July 17, 2013 at 09:54
Well that’s a good thing, the more we get to know & explore all our characters from the beginning the better for us using them to their full potential, love it 😛
Admiral Chief Groot Wors
July 17, 2013 at 09:56
Good. I approve
Trevor Davies
July 17, 2013 at 09:59
Because they feel the need… the need for speed.
hendrik
July 17, 2013 at 10:08
Off topic. Does anyone knows when Metal Gear Legacy comes to SA? I wanna play twin snakes so badly!
Umar Kiiroi Senk?
July 17, 2013 at 10:10
twin snakes? when was this announced??? WHERE?? TELL ME ALL YOUR SECRETS lol well I’m just curious, really hoping it’s true
hendrik
July 17, 2013 at 11:28
look here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Metal_Gear_Solid:_The_Legacy_Collection
Umar Kiiroi Senk?
July 17, 2013 at 11:29
…I don’t see Twin Snakes?
TiMsTeR1033
July 17, 2013 at 10:08
I just wanna enjoy the crap outta the driving esp after I seen the gameply trailer! dodging traffic never looked better. In gta 4 I mastered driving cops couldnt catch me for shit! plus going fro a drive in central park had many fun moments! and hobo killing! I plan to slaughter as many as i find! and dont even get me started on the animals!!!
Jimmy
July 17, 2013 at 10:10
“and it would not have been possible if all three had been available from the start.”
Sir Rants-a-Lot Llew
July 17, 2013 at 10:12
Yeah, I’m also a bit confused
Lourens Jordaan
July 17, 2013 at 10:24
Very confused
ElimiNathan
July 17, 2013 at 10:32
Where am I
Sir Rants-a-Lot Llew
July 17, 2013 at 10:39
Read these 2 sentences next on after the other and you shall see why we are confused:
“This action translates directly into the introduction itself according to Benzies, as all three GTA 5 characters will be playable from the start of the game:”
“… it would not have been possible if all three had been available from the start.”
ElimiNathan
July 17, 2013 at 10:45
Ye I know……… I read the article too 😉
Sir Rants-a-Lot Llew
July 17, 2013 at 11:19
Oh my bad. Honestly thought you were lost. DOH. My bad
ElimiNathan
July 17, 2013 at 11:22
hahaha. Its ok, been a long week…
Sir Rants-a-Lot Llew
July 17, 2013 at 11:24
It’s only Wednesday now! WAAAAAAAAAAAAA *CRIES*
ElimiNathan
July 17, 2013 at 11:25
I’m just counting down the days until GTA 5, nothing else matters right now
Sir Rants-a-Lot Llew
July 17, 2013 at 11:29
lol
Lourens Jordaan
July 17, 2013 at 10:47
Confucius Say
A single fact can ruin a good argument.
NarfZort
July 18, 2013 at 06:43
very, very poor editing. but apparently very, very good weed. or pcp. who knows what these kinds of people are into these days.
ElimiNathan
July 17, 2013 at 10:29
Awesome.. A little off topic here but when do we get our Lazygamer shirts ? I’m in Cape Town…
TiMsTeR1033
July 17, 2013 at 10:29
im still waiting for my GTA 5 shirt i won! doubt ill ever see it 🙁
Admiral Chief Groot Wors
July 17, 2013 at 10:30
Some time next week
ElimiNathan
July 17, 2013 at 10:31
Cool thanks
John Ambitious
July 17, 2013 at 10:41
Cape Town!
ElimiNathan
July 17, 2013 at 10:45
My bru! lol
TiMsTeR1033
July 17, 2013 at 10:46
joburg! ……ah who gives a shit about joburg
Vampyre Squirrel
July 17, 2013 at 11:00
no one… not even the people that live there… like me
Kromas
July 17, 2013 at 11:01
Am I the only one who liked the Half Life series slow start? Riding in that lift was awesome and then the train in 2. I’m sure 3 will have some sort of 10 min vehicle ride as well and it will be fun.
OVG
July 17, 2013 at 11:40
I BET THE PS3 VERSION RUNS FASTER AND HAS A LONGER DRAW DISTANCE.