The PC version of Grand Theft Auto 5 has seen a further three week delay, Rockstar Games has announced. The game now won't launch until April 14, having previously been due to launch on March 24.

"Our apologies to PC gamers worldwide who have been counting down the days until the launch of the game, but a bit more time is needed to ensure that the game is as polished as possible, and to make certain that both Heists and the GTA Online experience are ready to roll out on day one for PC," Rockstar said.

"As a gesture of thanks for your understanding, we will grant anyone who has pre-ordered the game an additional $200,000 in-game cash for use in GTA Online."

"As always, we ask for the GTA PC community's understanding and assistance in helping to report any concerns during the early days of launch when those inevitable initial teething issues arise on the new platform. If you do experience issues please visit Rockstar Games Support and send feedback to [email protected] - we'll be closely monitoring the situation and addressing any hitches as quickly as we can.

"The PC version of Grand Theft Auto V is our most graphically and technically advanced version yet, fully optimized to support a broad range of current hardware and features a host of PC-specific enhancements including greater levels of detail, deep configuration options and ultra-high-definition support - as well as the powerful new Rockstar Editor for recording, staging and editing original custom videos."

The delay marks the third time the PC version has been pushed back. The game was originally expected to launch alongside the PS4 and Xbox One versions last year, but was later delayed to January 27, and subsequently to March and April.

As well as announcing the PC version's delay, Rockstar also confirmed that Online Heists would be arriving on other platforms on March 10.

Source: rockstargames.com