Grand Theft Auto V (360/PS3) – First Official Gameplay Video

 

A text summary of the things discussed by the narrator in the video is available after the jump.

 

  • Rockstar wants to re-imagine open world games
  • Takes place in a satirical version of southern California
  • Various vehicles are shown – jeeps, jet skis, dune buggies, etc.
  • There are 3 protagonists instead of 1 – Michael, Franklin, and Trevor
  • A scene is showing where you are repelling down the side of a building from a helicopter
  • It appears that you’ll be able to play as all 3 characters “pseudo-simultaneously” akin to Lost Vikings style gameplay
  • The protagonists will do their own thing when you’re not currently playing as them apparently and you can check in on them at any time
  • Can customize cars
  • Planes are flyable
  • Can customize your characters in different clothing
  • There will be sports based sort of “mini-games” such as golf that you can play
  • Can swim underwater and explore the ocean
  • Can apparently hunt wild animals
  • Possibly will have bounty missions or maybe side missions
  • Will be available to change weapons via a ring based menu
  • Will have a shooting range
  • Other sports featured include tennis and cycling
  • Can cliff jump using a parachute
  • Heists will be one of the main mission types it appears
  • You will be able to set these up and decide how to go about pulling it off
  • Can use your money from heists on tattoos, cars, stocks, and real estate
  • Grand Theft Auto Online is briefly mentioned but no details are provided