Grand Theft Auto V Enhanced: A Decade of Visual Evolution

Grand Theft Auto V's Enhanced Edition, Rockstar's next-gen upgrade for PC, has finally arrived. This updated version boasts impressive graphical enhancements and new features, including full DualSense controller support, promising a superior gaming experience.

Key improvements include ray-traced reflections, redesigned vehicles, and numerous smaller refinements that significantly boost visual quality. A recent GameV YouTube video comparison vividly demonstrates the graphical leap from the original release, particularly noticeable in nighttime rain or shadowed environments where advanced global illumination and ray tracing truly excel. The differences are less striking under bright sunlight.

Despite a strong launch—peaking at over 187,000 concurrent players on Steam, exceeding the standard edition's recent high of 184,000—player reception is divided. The game currently holds a 56% positive rating on Steam, with many questioning the update's value given the relatively minor visual upgrades. Further criticisms include DualSense controller issues and glitches during character transfers from the original GTA Online. While some players report successful transfers, others experience persistent bugs.