Rockstar Games on Tuesday officially announced Grand Theft Auto V via its Web site. It didn’t divulge anything about the game—it simply listed the logo along with the promise of a trailer that will be released on November 2.

There are virtually no details available about the game. The setting and release date are purely speculation at this point. The Guardian noted that because platforms for the game haven’t been divulged, GTA V might not drop until the next-generation Xbox and PlayStation are released. However, GTA V has likely been in development for at least two years, which means the stars could align for a 2012 launch, the Guardian said.

One thing is certain: gamers seem to be excited for the next iteration of the game. “GTA V” and “Grand Theft Auto V” are currently two of the top trends for Twitter worldwide.

The Grand Theft Auto franchise has sold more than 114 million units total since it debuted in 1997. Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars, the most recent installment of the series, has itself sold 22 million units since its 2008 release.

Released in 2001, Grand Theft Auto III is widely believed to be the breakthrough title for the franchise. Set in the New York-inspired Liberty City, GTA III gave players a detailed realm to drive through, running down other cars and sniping pedestrians in their path in an open-world format. Wired pointed out that while Grand Theft Auto III was not the first open-world game, it was “certainly the most influential, inspiring countless others over the decade.”

Rockstar celebrated the tenth anniversary of Grand Theft Auto III earlier this month with the release of a version compatible with iOS devices.

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