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 vastly enhanced gaming experience.
Key enhancements include ray-traced reflections, redesigned vehicles, and numerous smaller visual refinements that dramatically improve the game's overall fidelity. A recent GameV YouTube video provides a compelling side-by-side comparison, showcasing the evolution of the game's graphics over the past decade. The differences are most striking at night, particularly in rainy or shadowy environments, where the advanced global illumination and ray tracing truly shine. However, the visual improvements are less noticeable in brightly lit, sunny conditions.
Despite a strong launch—peaking at over 187,000 concurrent players on Steam, exceeding the standard edition's recent peak of 184,000—player reception has been mixed. The game currently holds a 56% positive rating on Steam, with many questioning the update's value given the relatively subtle visual upgrades. Further criticism centers around issues with DualSense functionality and glitches related to transferring characters from the original GTA Online. While some players have successfully transferred their characters, others continue to experience persistent bugs.
