GTA 5: No Beta, But Expect Non-Stop Hoaxes, Faked Footage - Rockstar

The only way to play GTA 5 ahead of launch will most likely be if you work as a tester at Rockstar Games, with the developer confirming that the open-world game won't be getting a beta test.

"There is absolutely no ‘beta’ test for the game. If you see ads or solicitations to join a beta program, beware as this could be a dodgy online phishing scam," reads a response on the new Rockstar Newswire Q&A.

As for legit footage - if it doesn't come from Rockstar it's probably fake.

"Now that we’ve announced GTAV, all the way up until game launch (and probably beyond) there is going to be no shortage of non-stop hoaxes, faked footage and screens, rampant rumors and speculation," added the firm. "As a rule, we are not going to get into the game of confirming or denying each of these as they happen as there is simply too much of it."

Earlier today Rockstar revealed the first updates on GTA 5's development since announcing the game, along with the very first GTA 5 screens.