Grand Theft Auto V Enhanced: A Decade of Visual Evolution

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

Key visual enhancements include ray-traced reflections and redesigned vehicles, along with numerous smaller refinements boosting overall visual fidelity. A recent side-by-side comparison by GameV on YouTube vividly illustrates the graphical evolution over the past decade. The improvements are particularly striking during nighttime rain or in shadowy environments, where advanced global illumination and ray tracing truly shine. However, the differences are less noticeable under bright sunlight.

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. Currently, the game holds a 56% positive rating on Steam. Many users question the update's value given the relatively subtle visual enhancements. Further complaints center around DualSense controller issues and glitches during character transfers from the original GTA Online. While some players report successful transfers, others are encountering persistent bugs.