Rockstar Games Enhances GTA 5 on PC with Console Features Ahead of GTA 6 Release

As excitement escalates for the launch of the newest chapter in the Grand Theft Auto franchise later this year, Rockstar Games has unveiled an exciting update for PC gamers, enhancing Grand Theft Auto 5 with new features from the latest gaming consoles.

Rockstar Games is set to launch a complimentary enhancement for Grand Theft Auto V on computer next month, incorporating features from the PS5, Xbox Series X, and Xbox Series S are the platforms. The studio announced that this enhancement will be available on March 4, bringing new functionalities that were previously exclusive to console versions of GTA Online.

This update introduces a host of features, including the newest automobiles and enhancements in performance offered at Hao's Special Works, engaging animal encounters, access to GTA+ Membership, along with enhanced graphics, ray-tracing capabilities, accelerated loading times, and support for the DualSense Wireless Controller.

The refreshed version will also integrate the latest player enhancements for GTA Online, which encompass kernel-based anti-cheat mechanisms and proactive moderation for voice chats. Players taking advantage of the free upgrade will also have the opportunity to transfer their progress from Story Mode and Online.

By incorporating cutting-edge functionalities like ambient occlusion, global illumination, ray-traced shadows, reflections, Nvidia DLSS 3, along with AMD FSR1 and FSR3 support, the upgraded version of GTA 5 signals necessary changes in PC specifications.

To ensure your hardware meets the demands of the new upgrade, here are the minimum and recommended specifications outlined below:

• Minimum specifications:
• Recommended specifications:

Rockstar has confirmed that support for the previous iteration of GTA 5 will remain for players whose systems do not meet the minimum criteria. However, players sticking with the original version of GTA Online will find themselves unable to join online sessions with those utilizing the updated patch.

To engage with fellow PC players, it is crucial to guarantee that all individuals are aligned with the same game version. Both editions will be accessible to all who opt for the upgrade, with first-time buyers also gaining access to both versions.

This forthcoming patch arrives as we keenly await the launch of Grand Theft Auto 6, slated for Fall 2025 on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and Xbox Series S consoles. Unfortunately, similar to GTA 5, the PC version is expected to follow later, with a tentative release in early 2026.