GTA V Enhanced: A Decade of Stunning Graphics

Grand Theft Auto V Enhanced Edition, Rockstar's next-gen upgrade for PC, is finally here. This updated version delivers significant graphical improvements and new features, including full DualSense controller support, creating a richer experience for PC players.

Key enhancements include ray-traced reflections, redesigned vehicles, and numerous smaller visual tweaks that boost overall fidelity. GameV's recent YouTube comparison video vividly demonstrates the graphical evolution over the past decade. The improvements are most striking at night, especially in rain or shadow, where advanced global illumination and ray tracing truly shine. However, the differences are less noticeable in 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. The game currently holds a 56% positive rating on Steam, with many questioning the update's value given the relatively minor visual upgrades. Further criticisms include DualSense controller issues and glitches during character transfers from the original GTA Online. While some players have successfully transferred characters, others report persistent bugs.