Grand Theft Auto V Enhanced Edition, Rockstar's next-gen update for PC, has finally arrived. This enhanced version boasts significant graphical improvements and new features, including full DualSense controller support, promising a revitalized experience for PC players.
Key enhancements include ray-traced reflections, redesigned vehicles, and numerous smaller visual refinements that significantly boost the game's overall fidelity. A recent side-by-side comparison by GameV on YouTube vividly illustrates the graphical evolution over the past decade. The improvements are most striking during nighttime rain or in shadowed environments, where advanced global illumination and ray tracing truly shine. However, the differences are less noticeable under bright sunlight.
Despite a strong launch—peaking at over 187,000 concurrent players on Steam, exceeding the standard edition's recent peak of 184,000—the reception has been mixed. The game currently holds a 56% positive rating on Steam. Many players question the update's value, citing relatively subtle visual enhancements. Further criticism targets DualSense controller issues and glitches encountered while transferring characters from the original GTA Online. While some players report successful transfers, others experience persistent bugs.
