GTA V: New screens reveal vehicles, include possible protagonist casually piloting a fighter jet

Rockstar has again tantalised the Internet by releasing three new GTA 5 screenshots.

The images were posted on Rockstar's Newswire blog under the heading 'Transport' and likely showcase the various modes of transit that players will be able to use around Los Santos. The screenshots promise the return of bicycles, fighter jets and the Cheetah, which has historically been one of the series' fastest cars.

Above: That's a very detailed car model. Excited yet?

The most interesting detail to emerge from the screens is the man who can be seen sitting in the cockpit of the fighter jet. On close inspection, the character appears to be the same suited man seen at the end of the GTA V debut trailer. Could he be the game's protagonist?

Above: We've enhanced the contrast so you can better see him

The blog post was accompanied by the promise of more screenshots later this week. This corresponds with the GTA V portion of Rockstar’s official site, which collates the five screenshots released so far (the three most recent and two more, which were revealed back in July) and contains three blank image tiles – so it would seem safe to assume we'll have a total of eight to speculate over before the week is out.

Above: Bikes are back. Is it wrong we kinda hope the 'melting man' glitch is too?

There's still no word on a release date for GTA V, or even a release window, but you can bet we'll have the scoop as soon as any news comes to light.

So, what are your hopes for Grand Theft Auto V? How do you feel about Rockstar drip-feeding slightly abstract images that repeatedly cause the Internet to explode with conjecture? Let us know in the comments below!

This article was written by Jonathan Branney, who is currently completing an internship at Future Publishing.