If you are one of those that has notifications setup for Rockstar Games tweets, your heart rate may have momentarily reached peak levels earlier today. For those who haven't, yes, there is GTA news. Sadly, it is not for GTA VI.
Rockstar Games have announced that the Xbox Series and PlayStation 5 version of Grand Theft Auto V and Grand Theft Auto Online is finally coming to PC on March 4 2025.
Taking to social media site, X (Twitter), Rockstar confirmed that the free upgrade will offer "features previously only available in the PS5 and Xbox Series X|S versions of GTA Online. This upgrade also includes improved graphics options, faster loading times, and more", and you can read the full details on the Rockstar newswire post.
Players will currently own GTA V on PC will be able to upgrade for free and migrate their progress in both single player and GTA Online modes.
New features on PC
An extensive list of upgrades are listed on the Rockstar news story. When downloaded, PC players will have access to the following upgrades, previously only available for Xbox Series and PlayStation 5 versions of the game:
- Enjoy a range of new vehicles and upgrades at Hao's Special Works (HSW) that push automotive performance to new heights, and test your driving skills with Premium Test Rides, HSW Races, and HSW Time Trials.
- Encounter Ambient Animals all across Southern San Andreas and take pictures of them to participate in the daily Wildlife Photography Challenge for new rewards.
- PC players can sign up for GTA+ Membership to get special benefits in the upgraded version of GTA Online and beyond.
- Track your criminal movements across all of GTA Online's updates with the Career Progress feature as you build your empire.
- Navigate a refreshed Landing Page as your starting destination to get straight into the action. Plus, take advantage of an improved introductory flow for newer players with a GTA$4,000,000 windfall to buy property, vehicles, and other items when you start off as an Executive, Gunrunner, Nightclub Owner, or Biker in the Career Builder.
This upgraded version of GTAV on PC also features all of our recent player experience improvements for GTA Online, including kernel-based anti-cheat protections and proactive voice chat moderation to help keep GTA Online fun for everyone.
Recommended PC specifications and older version support
Rockstar have also outlined the minimum and recommended PC requirements to run the new upgraded title, which you can find in the table below
Players who do not have hardware capable of running the upgraded title need not worry, as the existing version of GTA V and GTA Online will continue to be accessible. However, there will not be the ability for players across multiple versions to play together: "Please note that to maintain this support, the original version of GTA Online on PC will be a separate instance, and players who remain on that version will not be able to play in sessions together with those on the upgraded version. PC Players who want to play with each other will need to ensure they're playing the same version of the game. Both versions will be available to everyone who upgrades "” and first-time purchasers will get access to both versions as well."
Are you still playing GTA V in eager anticipation for GTA VI? What's your hopes for the Bonnie and Clyde duo in the industry's most eagerly anticipated title ever? Let us know in the comments and stick with GSC for all the latest GTA news.
