Grand Theft Auto V Enhanced Edition, Rockstar's next-gen update for PC, is finally here. This release boasts significant graphical improvements and new features, including full DualSense controller support, promising a revitalized experience for PC players.
Key enhancements include ray-traced reflections, redesigned vehicles, and numerous smaller visual tweaks. GameV's recent YouTube comparison vividly illustrates the graphical evolution over the past decade. The improvements are most striking in low-light conditions, such as rainy nights or shadowed areas, where ray tracing and global illumination 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 holding a 56% positive rating on Steam, many players question the update's value given the relatively subtle visual enhancements. Further complaints cite DualSense controller issues and glitches during character transfers from the original GTA Online. While some players have successfully transferred their characters, others report persistent bugs.