The recently announced GTA 5 Enhanced update is available to download for PC.
According to Rockstar Games, the new Grand Theft Auto 5 update brings PS5 and Xbox Series enhancements to the PC version of the game.
While the new features won’t be available until March 4, Grand Theft Auto fans can download and install the Enhanced update early.
This means you can enjoy the upgrades and improvements the moment the update goes live on March 4.
As you can see from the patch notes below, the update includes new vehicles and performance upgrades available at Hao’s Special Works, as well as increased animal encounters, new graphics options and speedier loading times.
Hao’s Special Works includes Premium Test Rides for car enthusiasts, as well as exclusive races, and Time Trials. It’s a welcome addition, especially if you’ve exhausted all of the previous races and trials.
Likewise, animal encounters come with their own gameplay implications, with players able to participate in daily Wildlife Photography Challenges for new rewards.
While the PC update will be available for free, it won’t be as straightforward as a simple download. You’ll also need to perform a one-time Character Migration flow to bring over your Story Mode and Online progress.
Once you’ve performed the download, you’ll be greeted with a fresh Landing Page as your starting destination, which will take you straight into the action. This includes a GTA$4,000,000 windfall for new players, which can be used to “buy property, vehicles, and other items as you start off as an Executive, Gunrunner, Nightclub Owner or Biker in the Career Builder”.
Grand Theft Auto 5 Enhanced Update PC patch notes…
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
• 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