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The game world of Grand Theft Auto V will feature weather, beautiful sunsets and extreme environments, according to screenshots released by Rockstar Games Wednesday morning.

Grand Theft Auto V's screenshots, all taken from in-engine gaming footage, imply players will be able to perform crazy feats like skydive or explore underwater caves, along with the traditional game standards like driving and causing violent mayhem.

They also give us an idea that the expansive game world of Los Santos, said to be the largest Rockstar has ever produced, will feature weather events, though it's not apparent if those will affect gameplay.

We also get glimpses of the game's three playable protagonists: Michael, a hardened crime boss; Franklin, a skilled driver; and Trevor, previously described by Rockstar as one of the most violent characters of the already brutal franchise.

Grand Theft Auto V is scheduled to come out Sept. 17, recently delayed from the original Spring 2013 release. It will come to both Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3.

Check out our gallery of screenshots above. Are you excited for GTA V? Let us know in the comments.

Images courtesy of Rockstar Games.

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  One of the game's three protagonists, Michael, looking pensive.

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  As always, you'll be able to pick up some great rides throughout the game.

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  Another playable character, Trevor, on a bike. He's been called one of the most extreme and violent characters of the series by Rockstar Games.

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  The in-engine screenshots show the beauty of the playable environments.

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  The game world of Los Santos, seen from above.

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  The game's third playable character, Franklin.

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  If this screenshot is any indication, you'll be doing some extreme things during GTA V.

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  An underwater scene.

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  Another impressive view of the horizon. Los Santos is supposed to be the most expansive game world in Rockstar history, will all other Grand Theft Auto landscapes able to fit inside it.

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  An impressive storm rips along the coastline.