Grand Theft Auto V could be getting a first-person mode (along with a bunch of other new features) in its PS4, Xbox One and PC incarnations, an update allegedly taken from Rockstar’s official website has reportedly revealed.
The update was made available on Rockstar’s website before almost immediately being pulled, though a Reddit user provided a cache for it (which has also since been removed).
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However, the updates listed in the cache are as follows:
- Increased draw distances, finer texture details, denser traffic, and enhanced resolutions all work together to bring new life to the cities, towns, deserts and oceans of Rockstar North’s epic reimagining of Southern California.
- All new content and gameplay created since the launch of Grand Theft Auto Online, including an extensive array of new Jobs, an arsenal of new weapons, scores of new vehicles, new properties and player customizations will also be available for the PlayStation 4 system, Xbox One and PC with much more to come. In addition, the current community of players will have the ability to transfer their Grand Theft Auto Online characters and progression to their choice of PlayStation 4, Xbox One or PC.
- Grand Theft Auto V for PC will also feature a video editor designed for advanced movie-making.
- A brand new first person mode for vehicles that shows the interior of the vehicle, including working speedometers, tachometers, dash lights, and more
- A brand new first person mode while on foot
- A wealth of new easter eggs and random events for Story Mode
- New animals roaming Los Santos
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- Players that transfer characters from Xbox 360 or PS3 will receive free new weapons and a free garage in GTA Online.
- Newly overhauled character selection screen
The new features are being touted for the upcoming release of the remastered edition of the game, which is set to be released on PS4, Xbox One and PC. While I’ve previously made my reservations about remastered games on the PS4/Xbox One clear, if these additions turn out to be legitimate then there are more reasons for players to return to the year-old game than there was for those who had previously played The Last of Us.
First-person mode has only been available in GTA games through mods, which have also highlighted the huge potential of virtual reality being used in the game. Could a first-person viewpoint in the PC release of the game mean that Oculus Rift support will come, too? We can but hope.
