It’s becoming increasingly rare these days to get a new game, and be able to play it without having to patch the damned thing. The very thing that made consoles such a hassle-free gaming environment has all but disappeared, leaving console gamers at the mercy of a myriad of patches and updates. Assassin’s Creed Unity had a rather large day one update, and it seems that GTA V will too.
While there’s no indication of its size, Rockstar has said that gamers should expect a day one update for the game.
“In order to experience the game properly, please make sure you install this update before playing (like all title updates, it will be applied automatically as long as you are connected to the internet) We will be looking closely at your feedback from the initial launch days on the new platforms to help inform other future dynamic tuning changes and title updates as always.”
This is an area where Rockstar – who’re firmly in control of their public relations – are masters. By letting users know well ahead of the game’s release that they can expect to face a patch, they effectively quell the otherwise inevitable internet outrage that follows when companies keep consumers in the dark. It’s one of the reasons that anything Rockstar makes seems to get a free pass… even if it is a bit rubbish.
The game’s out on November 18 for the Ps4 and Xbox 1, with a PC version coming in January.
Last Updated: November 13, 2014
Captain JJ the valiant
November 13, 2014 at 09:02
They’re masters at public relations for console gamers only.
Cadis Etrama Di Umar
November 13, 2014 at 09:03
Aren’t consoles the only demographic that matters? 😛
Captain JJ the valiant
November 13, 2014 at 09:04
lol
Sometimes that’s how it feels
*feels sorry for self while scrolling through endless list of games on Steam*
😉
Cadis Etrama Di Umar
November 13, 2014 at 09:08
LOL And free games on GOG….Lucky bastards!!
Captain JJ the valiant
November 13, 2014 at 09:12
It’s a tough life of the pc gamer.
Admiral Chief Wang
November 13, 2014 at 09:28
IKR
All these great free things, what ever shall we do about it?
Admiral Chief Wang
November 13, 2014 at 09:28
*still scrolling 23 minutes later*
RinceThis
November 13, 2014 at 09:21
THIS ^
Captain JJ the valiant
November 13, 2014 at 09:21
Not this
Uberutang
November 13, 2014 at 09:18
Day 1 patch seems to be a tickbox. They should replace that tickbox with 1080/60.
Hammersteyn
November 13, 2014 at 09:21
Maybe next next next gen.
Skoobaz
November 13, 2014 at 14:20
FutureGen
Matthew Holliday
November 13, 2014 at 09:20
if they had said there wouldnt be a day 1 patch, i wouldnt have believed them.
RinceThis
November 13, 2014 at 09:23
Only one patch I can deal with. All the others are meant to make us cry…
Captain JJ the valiant
November 13, 2014 at 09:23
Eye patch?
Hammersteyn
November 13, 2014 at 09:26
Not this
http://blobsitev1.files.wordpress.com/2013/09/kurtdarren.jpg
Captain JJ the valiant
November 13, 2014 at 09:27
That poor patch has a Kurt on it.
RinceThis
November 13, 2014 at 09:27
Shudder
Hammersteyn
November 13, 2014 at 09:30
rofl
Alien Emperor Trevor
November 13, 2014 at 09:48
KKKKKKKKKKKKKKUUUUUUURRRRRRRRTTTTTTTTTTTTT!
JacoZAB
November 13, 2014 at 09:53
KAPTEIN, MY KAPTEIN!!!!
Hammersteyn
November 13, 2014 at 10:04
Span die seile 😛
Captain JJ the valiant
November 13, 2014 at 10:05
Oh donner nee. 😉
New Gen = Day 1 patch
November 13, 2014 at 09:28
The game has been out for more than a year and there is a day 1 patch. This new trend is blatantly obvious. Day 1 patch, day 1 DLC. The DRM without the DRM.
As Trevor Philips would say, FUCK!
FruitFLY
November 13, 2014 at 09:35
Why is there a day one patch? Seems to me that someone, either QA and/or the alpha/beta testers didn’t do their jobs properly.
Admiral Chief Wang
November 13, 2014 at 09:39
As always dude, as always
FruitFLY
November 13, 2014 at 09:59
It just irritates the kak out of me that they think they can get away with it. Obviously they are and thats why it is happening more and more.
OVG
November 13, 2014 at 10:22
If the words PATCH, ON-LINE, DRM, 900p, U-PLAY, SEASON, DAY 1, DLC, REDEEM and UPDATE are mentioned at all for any game… MY MONEY STAYS IN MY WALLET.
PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE DONT FUCK UP THE WITCHER 3 I only have half a year of gaming left if the current trend is anything to go on.
Skyblue
November 13, 2014 at 13:01
My kid doesn’t even get excited when we get home with new games because he knows he can’t play them immediately anymore. The Witcher 3 has a lot to get right to rectify all that wrong with gaming and I’m sure that Ubishit and EA are holding thumbs that they fuck it up.
OVG
November 13, 2014 at 13:07
I still dont understand why more people did not complain about the day 1 update to un-brick the Bone on Christmas morning. I think everybody just #DEALT with the fact that Auntie Marge does not have internet for the kid to play with the new toy. Times have changed. Even PRE-Downloading does not work.
HairyEwok
November 13, 2014 at 13:59
Well at least with Witcher 3 we can look forward to 16 FREE DLC’s. Now pay attention EA and Ubersoft, you could learn a thing or 2 or actually learn it all again from CD Projekt Red.
OVG
November 13, 2014 at 14:15
I hope they sell over 10 million copies and raise the bar.
HairyEwok
November 13, 2014 at 14:29
By the amount of support Witcher is getting I’d say they will smash it. Witcher support is high due to them actually listening to the people and to note give well polished games.
Don Jeers
November 13, 2014 at 10:28
Grand Theft Auto IV was phenomenal. I won’t stand for your nonsense!
Exalted Overlord Geoffrey Tim
November 13, 2014 at 10:29
MEHHHHHHHHHHH
Sir Rants A Lot is a DADDY
November 13, 2014 at 11:58
The day I read a game doesn’t need a day 1 patch is the day I will be shocked and surprised
Fred
November 13, 2014 at 19:21
I’m hoping for massive money glitches, just like the old gen had. If the PC version ever gets released, I;ll be waiting for a total fuckover of online. It’ll be swell.