Grand Theft Auto V Enhanced: A Decade of Visual Evolution

Grand Theft Auto V Enhanced Edition, Rockstar's next-gen update for PC, is finally here. This release 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 tweaks that significantly boost the game's fidelity. GameV's recent YouTube comparison vividly demonstrates the graphical leap made over the past 12 years. The improvements are most noticeable in challenging lighting conditions—rainy nights and shadowy areas—where advanced global illumination and ray tracing truly shine. However, the differences are less dramatic under bright sunlight.

Despite a strong launch, exceeding 187,000 concurrent players on Steam (surpassing the standard edition's recent peak of 184,000), player reception is mixed. The game currently holds a 56% positive rating on Steam, with many questioning the update's value given the relatively subtle visual enhancements. Further criticism targets DualSense controller issues and glitches related to character transfers from the original GTA Online. While some players report successful transfers, others encounter persistent bugs.