The remastered version of "Grand Theft Auto 5" will officially launch in retail stores Nov. 18, however, gamers can get a head start by purchasing the digital copy. 

Although Rockstar isn't implementing a "Day Zero Edition," which allows gamers to receive the game a day early like "Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare," it will make "GTA 5" available at the stoke of midnight to fans downloading the game from the Xbox Live Marketplace or PlayStation Network.

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This means that returning "GTA 5" players will be able to immediately download the game for both the Xbox One and PlayStation 4 well before the stores open for business. And there's no need to stand in long lines at retail locations for hours waiting to get a hard copy of the game when downloading digitally.

Additionally, for gamers who can't bear to wait another second there's reportedly an advanced mechanism that allows users to preload and launch the game even if the download hasn't yet been completed.

The remastered version of "GTA 5" will consist of a number of additions and exclusive content. The graphics and details will be drastically improved with new 1080p resolution.

Rockstar mentioned increased draw distances that allow users to see details on buildings and streetlights from miles away in the game. They also said the textures are tremendously detailed, so much so that gamers will be able to see the bolts on some of the vehicles.

Players will also receive new weapons including a rail gun, which is reportedly a futuristic high-powered weapon that unloads rounds of explosive ammunition - as well as a Hatchet melee weapon used to hack and slash enemies at close range.

Additionally, fans preordering the new version before the November 18 release date will receive $1 million of in-game cash for use in story mode and GTA Online. Rockstar also said it will release more exclusive content and surprises that players will have to discover for themselves once the game is released.  

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