GTA V Gets 'Next-Gen' Update on PC

GTA V Gets 'Next-Gen' Update on PC
  • Free update for Grand Theft Auto V on PC
  • Brings PC version up to par with latest console generation
  • Includes technical improvements and ray tracing features
  • Minor content additions, such as ambient wildlife and photography challenges
  • Access to GTA+ subscription service
  • Original version of GTA V delisted from PC storefronts

Update Details

PC players of Grand Theft Auto V have finally reached parity with their console counterparts. Following an announcement last month, Rockstar Games has released a PC update with features that had only been available to the latest console generation.

The update is free for anyone who already owns a copy of the game. The original version of GTA V has been delisted from PC storefronts in favor of the new Expanded & Enhanced iteration, which includes a copy of the old Legacy edition.

Both Story Mode and Online progress can be migrated to the most recent version. The update includes technical improvements that debuted on consoles, as well as some PC-specific ray tracing features if the recommended specs are met.

There are also some minor additions on content, such as ambient wildlife, photography challenges, new vehicles, and access to the GTA+ subscription service.

Rockstar's Ongoing Efforts

Rockstar Games has been updating several entries in its GTA franchise over the years. It released a trilogy of remasters for Grand Theft Auto III, GTA: Vice City, and GTA: San Andreas, in addition to providing these upgrades to GTA V and Grand Theft Auto Online.

While fans of the series might enjoy all the nostalgia, it's safe to say that expectations are high for the upcoming Grand Theft Auto VI.