In a nutshell

• Rockstar Games announced a free upgrade for the PC version of Grand Theft Auto V on March 4, including features previously exclusive to PS5 and Xbox Series X|S.
• Technical upgrades include ray tracing, support for AMD FSR and NVIDIA DLSS, faster loading times, enhanced resolutions, aspect ratios, framerates, and DualSense controller support.
• GTA Online improvements include new vehicles and upgrades at Hao’s Special Works, daily Wildlife Photography Challenge, special benefits with GTA+ Membership, and a Career Progress feature.

Rockstar Games has announced that the PC version of Grand Theft Auto V will receive a free upgrade on March 4. This update will include features previously exclusive to the PS5 and Xbox Series X|S versions.

Grand Theft Auto V Free Update Details

All players who currently own Grand Theft Auto V on PC can upgrade to this new version for free, with the ability to migrate your Story Mode and Online progress.

Here are some of the technical upgrades players can 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

Here are the updated system requirements needed to play the game.

Additionally, GTA Online improvements include new vehicles and performance upgrades at Hao’s Special Works, and test your driving skills in Premium Test Rides, HSW Races, and HSW Time Trials. PC players can enjoy special benefits with GTA+ Membership, track their criminal activities with Career Progress, and navigate a refreshed Landing Page to jump straight into the action. When starting in the Career Builder, new players receive a GTA$4,000,000 boost to buy property, vehicles, and other items.

Will you check out this new update when it comes next month?