Free PC Update Brings Graphical Improvements And New Cars to GTA V

GTA V is set to receive a free update for PC – bringing the PC version up to par with the PS5 and Xbox Series X|S versions. Set to release on March 4, the new update brings new graphics options, faster loading times, and new vehicles in GTA Online through Hao’s Special Works.

Rockstar shared the recommended PC specifications for the enhanced graphics on their official website. For computers that do not hit the recommended specifications, Rockstar stated that “support for the previous version of GTAV will continue,” allowing anyone whose hardware does not currently meet the minimum requirements of the new upgrade to keep playing. 

Here are all the changes included in the GTA V PC update:

New Features on PC

• Enjoy a range of new vehicles and upgrades at Hao’s Special Works (HSW) that push automotive performance to new heights, and test your driving skills with Premium Test Rides, HSW Races, and HSW Time Trials.
• Encounter Ambient Animals all across Southern San Andreas and take pictures of them to participate in the daily Wildlife Photography Challenge for new rewards.
• PC players can sign up for GTA+ Membership to get special benefits in the upgraded version of GTA Online and beyond.
• Track your criminal movements across all of GTA Online’s updates with the Career Progress feature as you build your empire.
• Navigate a refreshed Landing Page as your starting destination to get straight into the action. Plus, take advantage of an improved introductory flow for newer players with a GTA$4,000,000 windfall to buy property, vehicles, and other items when you start off as an Executive, Gunrunner, Nightclub Owner, or Biker in the Career Builder.

Hao’s Special Works

Newly Added Vehicles

• Coil Cyclone II (Super)
• Imponte Arbiter GT (Muscle)
• Karin S95 (Sports)
• Pegassi Weaponized Ignus (Super)
• Pfister Astron Custom (SUV)

Newly Upgradable Vehicles

• Super: Principe Deveste Eight, Överflöd Entity MT
• Sports: Bravado Banshee, Bravado Banshee GTS, Grotti Itali GTO Stinger TT, Penaud La Coureuse, Übermacht Niobe
• Sports Classic: Benefactor Stirling GT, Grotti Turismo Classic
• Muscle: Bravado Buffalo EVX, Declasse Vigero ZX, Declasse Vigero ZX Convertible
• Coupe: Annis Euros X32, Übermacht Sentinel XS
• Off-Road: Maibatsu MonstroCiti, Vapid Firebolt ASP
• SUV: Karin Vivanite, Weeny Issi Rally
• Motorcycle: Shitzu Hakuchou Drag
• Compact: Grotti Brioso R/A

Technical Enhancements

Depending on hardware support, GTAV players on PC who upgrade will be able to enjoy:

• Ray tracing features only available on PC such as ambient occlusion and global illumination — plus ray traced shadows and reflections first debuted on consoles
• Support for AMD FSR1 and FSR3, and NVIDIA DLSS 3
• Faster loading times using SSD and DirectStorage on supported devices and configurations
• Enhanced support for higher resolutions, higher aspect ratios, and higher framerates
• DualSense® controller support, with adaptive triggers
• Enhanced audio with support for Dolby Atmos and improved fidelity of speech, cinematics, and music

GTA V remains one of the best-selling video games of all time, with reported sales exceeding 210 million copies worldwide and revenue surpassing $8.5 billion. Originally released in 2013, the game has fostered one of the largest roleplaying communities in gaming. With expectations soaring, some consider its upcoming sequel, GTA VI, to be one of the most anticipated video game releases in history.