GTA 5 will receive a free next-gen update with RTX, DLSS 3 and more — 10 years after its release on PC

In the coming weeks, GTA 5 on PC will receive a major update with next-gen features that were exclusively available only for the PS5 and Xbox Series X/S versions

Rockstar has prepared new technical improvements, including improved ray tracing, faster downloads, and support for new graphics technologies. The update will bring additional content for the PC version, including enhanced features of GTA Online.

Technical improvements to GTA 5

• Added ray tracing, including ambient occlusionshadows where two surfaces or objects meet, global lighting, and shadows and reflections through ray tracing.
• Supports AMD FSR1, FSR3, and NVIDIA DLSS 3 technologies.
• Reduced boot time by using DirectStorage with SSDs.
• Extended support for high resolutions, aspect ratios, and high frame rates
• Support for the DualSense controller with adaptive triggers has been added.
• Improved sound with Dolby Atmos support, more accurate reproduction of conversations, cinematics, and music.

New features for PCs

• Access to new vehicles and improvements in the Hao’s Special Works (HSW) workshop that take car performance to the next level. Players will also be able to experience premium test rides, HSW races, and time trials.
• Wildlife will be available, along with a daily photo contest and rewards.
• PC players can now subscribe to GTA+ to receive exclusive bonuses in the new version of GTA Online and beyond.
• Added career tracking to GTA Online.

For newcomers, the entry process is simplified, and an initial capital of 4 million GTA$ will help to purchase real estate, vehicles, and other necessary items for the career path of a manager, shooter, nightclub owner, or biker in Career Builder.

GTA Online will now have two versions, so playing together will not be possible if they are different. Those who buy the game for the first time will receive access to both versions.

GTA 5 hardware requirements for the updated PC version

The updated version of GTA 5 for PC will be released on March 4. It will be available for existing players for free. The total cost of the game will not change.

Rockstar first introduced GTA 5 in 2013 on PS3 and Xbox 360, and two years later on PC. In 2022, the studio decided to transfer the game to PS5 and Xbox Series X/SThe update added reflections with ray tracing. Since then, PC gamers have been waiting for an updated version, which announced at the end of 2024 year, and we waited

Meanwhile, Rockstar continues to work on GTA 6, which may be, will not differ much from GTA 5. The studio’s ex-developer advised fans to temper their expectations of revolutionary features. There was also information that the PlayStation 5 Pro could not to cope with the launch of GTA 6 in 4K at 60 frames per second. Most likely, players will have a large-scale game, as the development for Rockstar cost about $2 billion.

Source: Rockstar