Grand Theft Auto V Locations Announced By Rockstar

After showing the first ever trailer for Grand Theft Auto V on Tuesday, developers Rockstar released a statement giving more details about the game which will succeed Grand Theft Auto IV.

 The statement read: "We are very proud to officially announce that Grand Theft Auto V is in full development.

Developed by series creator Rockstar North, Grand Theft Auto V heads to the city of Los Santos and surrounding hills, countryside and beaches in the largest and most ambitious game Rockstar has yet created.

 A bold new direction in open-world freedom, storytelling, mission-based gameplay and online multiplayer, Grand Theft Auto V focuses on the pursuit of the almighty dollar in a re-imagined, present day Southern California".

 Los Santos is one of three cities located in GTA's fictional West Coast state of San Andreas, featured in 2004's Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas. Rockstar pioneered the open world genre with the Grand Theft Auto series, one of the most successful entertainment properties of all time. With more than 114 million copies sold-in worldwide, Grand Theft Auto games have helped propel video games into the cultural mainstream.

 A release date for Grand Theft Auto V has yet to be announced by Rockstar.