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When GTA V released its next-next-gen edition on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series consoles, the epic open-world game included a bunch of graphical options not available on PC. Now, after three years, GTA V PC players finally have access to the game’s advanced graphical features.
GTA V PC gets a big graphics update
Coming in the March 5th update to the game, GTA V PC players will finally be able to turn on advanced features, including ray-traced shadows and even higher traffic density than normal. With GTA 6 on PC coming after the console version, at least players will be able to finally experience a more intensive version of the game they’ve had access to for years.
“On March 4, Grand Theft Auto V on PC is getting a free upgrade with sought-after features previously only available in the PS5 and Xbox Series X|S versions of GTA Online,” reads Rockstar’s official announcement.
The update will add “all the latest vehicles and performance upgrades available at Hao’s Special Works, animal encounters, and access to purchase a GTA+ Membership” alongside improved graphics options, faster loading times and more.
Of course, GTA V PC players will have access to this upgrade for free, as expected. However, this is an entirely new version of the game, and players will have to migrate both their Story Mode and Online progress—an annoying pain that console players also had to deal with when their upgrades arrived.
As hilarious as it is, this kind of delayed release structure is normal for Rockstar Games. After all, it took the massive game studio over 14 years to bring Red Dead Redemption to PC, and it took a year after the game’s port to Nintendo Switch to happen. With GTA 6 on PC expected to release in early 2026, that might be the fastest Rockstar port in the past ten years.
For more Grand Theft Auto news, read about the amazing fan-made Vice City remake in the GTA 4 engine, that also runs amazingly on Steam Deck. Additionally, read about the latest release date fan theory for the next game in the series.
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Grand Theft Auto 5
- Platform(s): PC, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox 360, Xbox One
- Genre(s): Action
