Many Grand Theft Auto fans are conflicted over whether or not they should pre-order the upcoming PC version of Grand Theft Auto V.
Some never intended to, as they either didn't care to buy a new version of a game they already played or just didn't want to play it on the PC. However, others have been put off by the numerous delays. Originally intended to launch alongside the PS4 and Xbox One versions in late 2014, the PC version of GTA V was delayed until January 27, then to March 24, and then to April 14. Of course, some fans have still held on to their pre-orders despite the delays.
If you're undecided about whether or not you should pre-order GTA V for the PC, here are some things to keep in mind:
- Pre-orders can be risky. Whenever you pre-order a game, you're taking a chance on a product that hasn't been reviewed or played by a wide audience yet. It's a little different when it comes to a re-release or port, like GTA V, but it's still worth considering.
- You could lose your GTA Online progress. Ideally, this won't happen, but some players lost their characters during the early days of GTA Online as well as during the transfers to the PS4/Xbox One versions, due to corrupted servers. The first PC players are the people most likely to be affected if the GTA Online PC servers have problems.
- The pre-order bonuses really aren't that much. While Rockstar is offering a nice chunk of GTA Online cash to anyone who pre-orders, you could make that same money through missions or heists in a relatively short amount of time. Even micro-transactions wouldn't cost you very much.
- You won't have to wait long after the game's launch. Reviews will comes out bugs will be reported, and you'll know when it's safe to play.
- The digital version will take a while to download. If you want to play GTA V on your PC shortly after launch, and you don't have a good download speed, pre-ordering it might give you the time you need.
