"GTA 5": PC version soon at next-gen level

Rockstar Games has announced a technology upgrade for the PC version of "GTA 5". The update will be released on March 4 and will bring the previously neglected PC version of the open-world game up to the level of Xbox Series X/S and Playstation 5. "GTA 5" was originally released for Xbox 360 and Playstation 4.

Users of the PC version can look forward to some new content for the online mode and generally improved graphics. In some respects, the graphics of "GTA 5" on the PC will be even better than on the consoles: developer Rockstar promises a comprehensive ray tracing implementation, which will include global lighting and environmental occlusion in addition to the shadows and reflections available on consoles.

Another advantage of the PC version is the choice of upscaling technology: In addition to AMD's FSR, "GTA 5" will also support Nvidia's DLSS3 on the computer. Nvidia's upscaling achieves better image quality than native rendering in many scenarios and saves performance at the same time.

Shorter loading times

Rockstar also wants to shorten loading times through support for SSDs and DirectStorage. Those who use a Dualsense controller from Sony to play on the PC can look forward to support for the integrated speakers and adaptive triggers.

The revised PC version of "GTA 5" will be offered as a free upgrade for all owners of the game. The previous version of "GTA 5" will be continued and supported separately, writes Rockstar Games in a blog entry. Those who wish to upgrade will be able to keep their single-player scores and online progress.

Rockstar is notorious for putting the PC on the back burner: Games like "GTA 5" and "Red Dead Redemption 2" were delayed on the computer. The upcoming "GTA 6" has not yet been announced for the PC, but a port is expected after the release of the console versions. Rockstar recently released its classic "Red Dead Redemption" on the PC for the first time.

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