The much-anticipated PC release of Grand Theft Auto V Enhanced, Rockstar's next-generation version of the legendary open-world game, is now available. This updated edition offers significant graphical enhancements and introduces new features, including full DualSense controller support, providing an enriched experience for PC gamers.
Key enhancements include ray-traced reflections, revamped vehicle designs, and numerous smaller adjustments that boost the visual quality. The popular YouTube channel GameV recently released a side-by-side comparison video, illustrating the graphical evolution over the last 12 years since the original release. The improvements are particularly striking during rainy nights or in darker settings, 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 an impressive launch that saw over 187,000 concurrent players on Steam, surpassing the recent peak of 184,000 for the standard edition, the reception has been mixed. Currently, the game holds a 56% positive rating on Steam. Many users have questioned the value of this update, citing the subtle nature of the visual upgrades. Furthermore, there have been complaints about issues with DualSense controller functionality and glitches when transferring characters from the original GTA Online. While some players have managed to transfer their characters successfully, others are still encountering ongoing bugs.
