The Grand Theft Auto V, GTA 5 PC update on March 4 introduces groundbreaking technical advancements, including ray tracing global illumination, ambient occlusion, and support for DLSS and FSR, along with various content improvements.
Update Highlights
On March 4, the PC version of Grand Theft Auto V will receive a free update that brings several technical enhancements, such as ray tracing global illumination and ambient occlusion, as well as support for NVIDIA DLSS and AMD FSR.
New Additions and Improvements
The update incorporates all recent improvements introduced on consoles, including new vehicles and upgrades at Hao’s Special Works, premium test drives, HSW races, HSW time trials, and ambient animals that can be photographed for the daily animal photo challenge. Players will also gain special benefits for GTA Online via a GTA+ subscription, enjoy a revamped home screen, and receive 4,000,000 GTA$ and other items to kickstart their GTA Online experience.
Technical Enhancements
Among the key technical improvements are ray tracing global illumination and ambient occlusion exclusive to PC, as well as ray tracing shadows and reflections available on the latest generation consoles. The update also includes support for NVIDIA DLSS 3, AMD FSR 1 and 3, faster load times thanks to SSD utilization with DirectStorage, support for the DualSense controller, and an enhanced audio experience with Dolby Atmos support.
Compatibility and Support
Rockstar Games will continue to support the older version of the game for players whose hardware does not meet the new minimum requirements, ensuring continued support for FiveM. However, players on the original version of GTA Online will not be able to play with those using the updated version. PC players must ensure they are playing the same version to play together. Both versions will be available to those who update the game, and new purchasers will have access to both versions.
Looking Forward to GTA 6
As we await the highly anticipated release of GTA 6, these updates keep GTA V exciting and relevant. With cutting-edge technology and fresh content, players can continue to enjoy an immersive experience while eagerly anticipating what’s next for the Grand Theft Auto series.
System Requirements
The minimum requirements include Windows 10, an Intel Core i7 4770 or AMD FX 9590 processor, 8GB of RAM, an NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1630 or AMD Radeon RX 6400 graphics card, and 105GB of SSD storage. The recommended requirements include Windows 11, an Intel Core i5 9600K or AMD Ryzen 5 3600 processor, 16GB of dual-channel RAM, an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 or AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT graphics card, and a DirectStorage-compatible SSD. A Windows Spatial Sound compatible audio system and a solution with Dolby Atmos are necessary for a Dolby Atmos experience.
