PC Version of GTA 5 to Receive Free Upgrade, Temporarily Diverting Attention from GTA 6 Speculation

Guess what? There’s some buzzing news about GTA, but before you get too excited, let me clarify—it’s not about a GTA 6 trailer. We’re talking about GTA 5 here. The much-anticipated free update for the PC version of this insanely successful game now has an official release date—mark your calendars for March 4.

Last year, Rockstar got us all curious about this update, dropping hints here and there. Now, they’ve finally lifted the veil with a newswire post detailing the fresh new features and improvements that will undoubtedly make PC players gloat in front of their PS5 and Xbox Series X/S buddies.

So, what’s in store for you? Well, brace yourself for “a range of new vehicles and upgrades at Hao’s Special Works,” more animal encounters in the wild, and a slick “refreshed Landing Page.” Plus, you’ll get to track your career progress and can even sign up for a GTA+ membership on PC. Bet that perk caught your eye!

When it comes to hardware, the update promises some impressive upgrades, depending on your rig:

– Exclusive PC ray tracing features like ambient occlusion and global illumination, alongside ray-traced shadows and reflections that first shone on consoles.
– Support for AMD FSR1, FSR3, and NVIDIA DLSS 3.
– Lightning-fast loading times via SSD and DirectStorage on compatible devices.
– Enhanced compatibility with higher resolutions, aspect ratios, and frame rates.
– DualSense controller support complete with adaptive triggers.
– Top-notch audio upgrades supporting Dolby Atmos, with improved sound quality for dialogue, scenes, and music.

Rockstar tweeted about this upcoming PC upgrade, showcasing that the features users have enjoyed on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S are now heading to your PC.

But don’t worry if your current setup can’t handle these new specs. Rockstar reassures players that support for the existing version of GTA V will continue. This means that multiplayer support via FiveM will remain unaffected as they expand compatibility to the updated version.

That said, they also highlight that “the original version of GTA Online on PC will be a separate instance.” If you’re with friends who haven’t upgraded, you can roll back to play alongside them if needed.

Are you planning to dive back into the world of GTA 5 with this update? And did the mention of GTA 6 slip your mind while reading this? We’d love to hear your thoughts below!