Revolution on PC: GTA V Gets a Free Upgrade on March 4 – Console Innovations That Will Astonish You!
While everyone is waiting for the official news of GTA 6, the Rockstar team is not done with GTA V yet and finally announces a new free update coming to PC!
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Grand Theft Auto V (GTA V) is the fifth celebrated installment of Rockstar Games’ iconic series. An exciting and thrilling fifth main chapter that takes us to the fictional town of Los Santos. With the game released on September 17, 2013, on PS3 and Xbox 360.
Continuing to succeed more than 10 years after its release, with numerous updates, the Online mode, and the community servers with Role Play. It has become a true cultural phenomenon, ranking second among the best-selling games in the world. Success that doesn’t seem to stop, especially with the imminent anticipation of GTA 6.
GTA V: The Announcement and Release Date of the New Update for PC
With a surprise announcement on February 20, 2025, the Rockstar team shares the arrival of a big update for the PC version of GTA V. This update brings many new additions to both single-player and online experiences, previously exclusive to PS5 and Xbox Series X/S.
The update will be available on March 4, 2025, and will bring features exclusive to the current-gen consoles. This includes graphical improvements thanks to the official introduction of Ray Tracing, as well as performance boosts with faster loading times due to improved SSD support and DirectStorage.
Grand Theft Auto V on PC is getting a free upgrade on March 4 with features previously only available in the PS5 and Xbox Series X|S versions of GTA Online.
— Rockstar Games (@RockstarGames) February 20, 2025
This upgrade also includes improved graphics options, faster loading times, and more: https://t.co/vGW5zvaY4V pic.twitter.com/h35uoVAc2O
GTA V: What Are the New Features Coming
Incredible news for most PC players, who will finally enjoy the previous exclusives from the ninth-gen consoles. In particular, we will have access to:
New Features on PC
A series of additions to the Online component. Among them, the GTA+ Membership offering numerous benefits with GTA$500,000 per month and 15% discounted Shark Cards. Daily challenges like the Wildlife Photography Challenge. Or the Career Progress to keep track of your criminal activities and much more.
New Vehicles and Upgrades
We have the new Hao’s Special Works shop adding many upgrades, Time Trials, and weekly Premium Test Rides. Plus 5 previously exclusive cars, namely:
- Coil Cyclone II (Super)
- Imponte Arbiter GT (Muscle)
- Karin S95 (Sports)
- Pegassi Weaponized Ignus (Super)
- Pfister Astron Custom (SUV)
New Features and Technical Improvements
Additions of some exclusive features on PS5 and Xbox Series X/S, along with some new features:
- Ray Tracing: In addition to ambient occlusion and global illumination options, the PC version will feature ambient occlusion and global illumination
- Upscaling and Frame Gen: Support for AMD FSR1, FSR3, and NVIDIA DLSS 3
- Faster Loading Times: High SSD speed support and DirectStorage
- Audio and Video Support: Dolby Atmos support and enhanced audio. Also, higher resolutions and frame rates.
However, this comes with new system requirements needed for an ideal experience, especially to access the FiveM service without interruptions. For all details of the Update, check Rockstar’s official website below.
Grand Theft Auto V – PC Upgrade
In Conclusion
A great piece of news for PC fans, who can enjoy the official features like the arrival of Raytracing, as well as upscaling, higher resolutions, and frame rates. This should make the experience on GTA V even more enjoyable while waiting for news on GTA 6!
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