References to the PC and Orbis (the early PS4 alias) have been found buried in GTA5 code, so it's certainly possible that the developer will re-release the title on next-gen systems a year or two down the line. After all, Rockstar has already stated that Grand Theft Auto 5 "feels" next-gen.
Houser raises a fair point and, given that Grand Theft Auto 5 is selling just fine on current-generation hardware, it makes sense that the team would make their own jump to PS4 and Xbox One by designing a title from the ground up - not simply porting a game that was made to run on PS3 and Xbox 360. We’re so busy with what we’re doing right now."
But we’re not sat there fantasizing about 10 years down the line. Does this influence design decisions? Of course. We get pitched by the hardware manufacturers on what they’re planning to do and our tech guys come up with ideas on how that could be used. We don’t have another GTA in development, we don’t work on three of these games at a time. We look at the tech at a more practical level: what will be ready for which game that we’re working on further down the line. But no, not in terms of GTA, because we’re always working on the current game. Speaking to The Guardian, Grand Theft Auto 5 co-writer and Rockstar Games VP of creativity, Dan Houser, asserted that the team is obviously interested in developing titles for the next-generation consoles but that Grand Theft Auto 5 will not be appearing on PS4 (or likely Xbox One): Still, while some evidence points to the possibility of the game eventually arriving on next-generation consoles, Rockstar Games maintains that there are currently no plans in place to support the game on PS4 (or Xbox One).
It's understandable enough, prior reports indicated that the title could be coming to PC as well as PS4 and Xbox One - so it's understandable that some gamers would hold out to experience the world of Los Santos powered by next-generation hardware. However, despite solid pre-order sales (and monumental day one purchases), a few reluctant fans are still holding-out - as they await confirmation (or denial) of possible ports to PC, PS4, and Xbox One. The latest GTA installment is poised to break series sale records and is well on its way to becoming one of the biggest titles of 2013 - even before the multiplayer component, Grand Theft Auto Online, goes live at the beginning of October. One of the biggest entertainment launches in history is underway, as Grand Theft Auto 5 released to rave reviews, excited franchise fans, and a few frequently asked questions.