GTA V on PC to get next-gen updates similar to PS5 and Xbox enhancements

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While gaming fans eagerly await news about the next GTA game, the game’s developer Rockstar has now announced that Grand Theft Auto 5 (GTA 5) will get a free PC upgrade on March 4th, finally bringing the game’s next-generation features to the PC platform. This update will bring several improvements for PC players that were previously only available on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S consoles.

GTA 5 PC players to get a free next-generation upgrade: Key details

Scheduled for release on March 4, 2025, Rockstar Games, via its new blog post, confirmed that the update will be free for existing GTA 5 PC owners. It introduces a host of new features, including enhanced graphics options, faster loading times, and kernel-level anti-cheat protection. Additionally, the upgrade will also add support for ray-traced shadows and reflections, which first arrived on current-generation consoles.

Moreover, the PC version of GTA 5 will also get support for popular upscaling technologies such as AMD’s FSR 3 and Nvidia’s DLSS 3. Players who upgrade to the new version will also be able to migrate their Story Mode and Online progress from the previous version. Furthermore, faster loading times will be possible thanks to the game’s DirectStorage integration. PlayStation’s DualSense controller support is also coming with this update alongside enhanced audio support.

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Finally, this upgrade also brings GTA+ membership to PC players. Other perks include a monthly GTA$500,000 deposit, exclusive vehicles, a 100-car garage, and additional perks. GTA + members will also receive a 15% bonus on Shark Card purchases and access to a library of popular classic Rockstar Games titles.