GTA V Enhanced: 10 Years of Visual Upgrades

The much-anticipated PC release of Grand Theft Auto V Enhanced, Rockstar's next-generation update to the iconic open-world game, is now available. This enhanced version offers significant graphical upgrades and introduces new features such as full DualSense controller support, providing an enriched gaming experience for PC enthusiasts.

Key enhancements include ray-traced reflections, updated vehicle designs, and numerous smaller tweaks that collectively boost the game's visual quality. The popular YouTube channel GameV recently released a side-by-side comparison video, illustrating the graphical evolution over the past 12 years. The improvements are particularly striking during rainy nights or in shadowy environments, where advanced global illumination and ray-traced reflections make a significant impact. However, in sunny conditions, the differences between the original and enhanced versions are less noticeable.

Despite a strong launch, with over 187,000 concurrent players on Steam—exceeding the recent peak of 184,000 for the standard edition—the reception has been mixed. Currently, the game holds a 56% positive review rating on Steam. Many players have questioned the value of this update, citing the relatively minor visual enhancements. Further criticism has been directed at issues with DualSense controller functionality and glitches encountered when transferring characters from the original GTA Online. While some users have successfully transferred their characters, others are still grappling with ongoing bugs.