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Upcoming GTA V Upgrade for PC

The world’s gaming community is waiting for a revolutionary upgrade for the GTA V on PC. It is going to be a completely free update that will unlock features that were available earlier, only for those who play PS5 and Xbox Series X|S versions of GTA Online. In the new release, there will also be all the latest vehicles and top performance upgrades, which you can check out in Hao’s Special Works.

Rockstar representatives also mentioned engaging in animal encounters, photoshoot challenges, access to purchase a GTA+ Membership, and more. However, technical improvements are still the main and the most tempting part of the upcoming release. Players can benefit from advanced graphics, quick loading times, engaging sound effects, and more. On top of that, players can easily migrate their Story Mode and Online progress.

Cutting-Edge Features of a New Game

After downloading and installing the GTA 5 update, current players (as well as anyone who is going to play for the first time) will have access to a full suite of all updates previously available exclusively on consoles.

  • Top vehicles. Now, you can enjoy a wide range of any type of vehicles and access top upgrades at Hao’s Special Works. This is exactly what can push automotive performance to a brand new level and allows you to test your driving skills with HSW Time Trials, Premium Test Rides, and HSW Races.
  • Photography challenge. Driving or walking along Southern San Andreas, observe the beauty of wildlife, and participate in a tempting challenge. To get a cash reward, you need to take the best photo of ambient animals that can bring you a serious currency boost!
  • GTA+ Membership. With a new upgrade, players can sign up for GTA+ Membership to get exclusive benefits in the upgraded version of the game. There may be rare outfits, collectible items, access to the Vinewood Club, and more.
  • Advanced tracking features. Players can install the upgrade and track their criminal movements across all of the game’s updates using a Career Progress feature. This can help you understand the progress on your way to building an empire.

Also, players can navigate a refreshed Landing Page as their starting destination to get straight into the action. Newcomers who have not played GTA V before can benefit from an improved introduction.

What’s more, they can start with an extra $4,000,000 windfall to purchase property, vehicles, and many more. This option is available when you begin to play as a Nightclub Owner, Executive, Gunrunner, or Biker in the Career Builder. Finally, players can benefit from the latest improvements, including kernel-based anti-cheat protection, voice chat moderation, and more.

Hao’s Special Works

This is a separate feature that deserves special attention. The new GTA V upgrade is extremely promising because of the access to Hao’s Special Works auto shop. This is an option available/located directly inside the LS Car Meet. Visit it to select from a dizzying number of vehicles of different categories and upgrade them in a few clicks.

A pleasant bonus is that there are also five vehicles that were previously available exclusively for PS5 and Xbox Series X|S players. Among the newly added vehicles are the following:

  • Coil Cyclone II;
  • Pegassi Weaponized Ignus;
  • Imponte Arbiter GT;
  • Karin S95;
  • Pfister Astron Custom.

Also, there are several interesting options for a detailed upgrade, including Principe Deveste Eight, Bravado Banshee, Penaud La Coureuse, Declasse Vigero ZX, Maibatsu MonstroCiti, Weeny Issi Rally, Shitzu Hakuchou Drag, and more. After tuning, you can access an elite driving performance and join a weekly rotation of Hao’s Special Works Time, Trials HSW Races, and Premium Test Rides.

Technical Improvements

When it comes to technical advancements, the upgraded GTA V version offers a lot of graphic, sound, and gameplay perks. Of course, much depends on the hardware support of the PC you use to play; thus, it is strongly recommended that you check the specifications in advance (list in the next section). Among the advanced features, you can experience the following:

  • Ray tracing features, including ambient occlusion and global illumination. Also, there are ray-traced shadows and excellent reflections that help to immerse oneself fully into the gaming world.
  • Full support for AMD FSR1, FSR3, and NVIDIA DLSS 3.
  • An extremely fast loading time via the SSD and DirectStorage (available only on supported devices).
  • Support for monitors with high resolutions, aspect ratios, and the same framerates. Now, you can enjoy the top performance without stuttering or lags.
  • Support of a DualSense® controller with adaptive triggers.

Finally, a well-designed gaming world allows you to immerse yourself in its exploration 100% with the top Dolby Atmos feature. This significantly boosts the fidelity of noises, music, speech, cinematics, and more.

Minimum and Recommended Specifications

As mentioned above, it is crucial to check the PC configuration and specifications before installing the upgraded version of the game.

Features Minimum requirements Recommended
OS Windows 10 Windows 11
Processor Intel Core i7-4770 AMD FX-9590 Intel Core i5-9660K AMD Ryzen 5 3600
Memory At least 8 GB 16 GB with a Dual-Channel Configuration RAM support
Graphics NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1630 with 4GB VRAM or AMD Radeon RX6400 with 4GB VRAM NVIDIA GeForce GTX 3060 with 8GB VRAM or AMD Radeon RX6600 with 8GB VRAM)
Audio Sound card compatible with DirectX 10 Windows Spatial Sound-compatible audio system, support of Dolby Atmos
Storage At least 105 GB with an SSD is required 105+ GB with a DirectStorage-compatible dive

Benefits of GTA+ Member

If it is your first time playing the game on a PC, you can buy GTA+ Online’s premium Membership service. After that you can access a lot of benefits, including an extra GTA$500,000 on your in-game account every month and Member-only Shark Cards. The latter provides you with a 15% bonus GTA$.

Also, newcomers may select among exclusive and luxurious amenities at The Vinewood Club, free vehicles, and more. As for vehicles, you can get over 100 of them (the storage capacity of the Vinewood Garage).

What’s more, the GTA+ also offers a constantly changing suite of GTA Online perks. Among them are gameplay incentives, exclusive vehicle customizations, in-game apparel options and many more. Interested in classic Rockstar Games titles? Then, head to the GTA+ Games Library, where they are all available.