Rockstar Games has released a major upgrade for Grand Theft Auto V on PC, bringing several enhancements and features previously exclusive to PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. Players can now experience optimized performance, new vehicles, and improved technical capabilities, including support for ray-traced ambient occlusion and global illumination. Additionally, this update removes the previous 120 FPS frame rate cap, allowing for even smoother gameplay on high-refresh-rate monitors. Players who already own GTA V on PC can upgrade for free and migrate their Story Mode and GTA Online progress to the enhanced version.
The update also introduces new GTA Online features, including access to Hao’s Special Works, which allows for high-performance modifications and exclusive Chameleon Paints. Newly added vehicles include the Pegassi Weaponized Ignus, Coil Cyclone II, Karin S95, Imponte Arbiter GT, and Pfister Astron Custom, all of which can be tuned at HSW. GTA+ has also arrived on PC, offering exclusive perks, including a free Principe Deveste Eight for subscribers. Other additions include ambient animals in the game world, a daily Wildlife Photography Challenge, a refreshed GTA Online landing page, and improved onboarding for new players with the Career Builder.
Full Patch Notes for Grand Theft Auto V PC Update:
GTA Online Features:
- Hao’s Special Works is now available, offering high-performance modifications and Chameleon Paints.
- New vehicles added for PC:
- Pegassi Weaponized Ignus (Super)
- Coil Cyclone II (Super)
- Karin S95 (Sports)
- Imponte Arbiter GT (Muscle)
- Pfister Astron Custom (SUV)
- GTA+ arrives on PC, allowing members to claim the Principe Deveste Eight (Super) for free until May 28.
- New ambient animals and a Wildlife Photography Challenge available at Chiliad Mountain State Wilderness.
- Updated GTA Online landing page for easier navigation.
- New player onboarding improvements via the Career Builder, with a GTA$4,000,000 starter bonus.
- Career Progress feature introduced, allowing players to track milestones and unlock special rewards.
- The “Oscar Guzman Flies Again” update adds a new arms trafficking business at McKenzie Field Hangar, new missions, and new aircraft.
Technical Enhancements and Performance Updates:
- 120 FPS frame rate cap removed for improved performance.
- Ray tracing enhancements exclusive to PC:
- Ambient occlusion and global illumination.
- Ray-traced shadows and reflections, previously only on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S.
- Support for AMD FSR and NVIDIA DLSS, with Frame Generation support planned for a future update.
- DualSense controller support, including adaptive triggers.
- Faster loading times via SSD and DirectStorage support on compatible hardware.
- Enhanced support for higher resolutions, aspect ratios, and frame rates.
- Improved audio, including Dolby Atmos support and enhanced speech, cinematics, and music fidelity.
- Players can access both the new Enhanced version and the original Legacy version through the Rockstar Games Launcher.
- Story Mode progress from the Legacy version can now be migrated to the Enhanced version.
Originally launched in 2013, Grand Theft Auto V remains one of the most popular open-world games, thanks to its engaging narrative and the ever-expanding world of GTA Online.
Grand Theft Auto V Enhanced is now available as a free upgrade for existing PC players via Rockstar Games Launcher, Steam, and Epic Games.
