Rockstar Games have finally confirmed the release day for the long awaited next-gen update for GTA V and GTA Online on PC. They’ve also supplied a few screenshots of this version with raytracing and it looks stunning.
Announced way back in 2020, this new version of GTA V and GTA Online has suffered various delays. After a few years of waiting, PC players are getting what PS5 and Xbox Series X|S players have had for nearly 3 years: new content, new graphics and new features.
We learned from Rockstar back in November last year that they would eventually put out this version in 2025. They then seemingly let it slip in a GTA Online feedback survey and GTA+ month that it would release around March. Now in their latest Newswire post, the company revealed that they will be giving PC the next-gen treatment on Tuesday March 4th. That’s less than 2 weeks away.
The Good News Keeps Coming
The cherry on top is this version will be free to everyone who owns a copy of GTA V on PC already. This is unexpected as the PS5 and Xbox Series X|S version cost money. You’ll also be able to transfer your Story Mode and GTA Online progress much like previous console and the first PC launch migrations.
Feature Set
If you don’t know what the next-gen version contains or needed a refresher as it has been 3 years since the console launch, check out everything coming to PC in this next gen update via Rockstar:
- 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,
- Ray tracing features only available on PC such as ambient occlusion and global illumination — plus ray traced shadows and reflections first debuted on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S
- Support for AMD FSR1 and FSR3, and NVIDIA DLSS 3
- Faster loading times using SSD and DirectStorage on supported devices and configurations
- Enhanced support for higher resolutions, higher aspect ratios, and higher framerates
- DualSense controller support, with adaptive triggers
- Enhanced audio with support for Dolby Atmos and improved fidelity of speech, cinematics, and music
- BattlEye Anti-Cheat and Voice Moderation (just like the current PC version)
Full List Of New Vehicles
Below are two lists full of new vehicles coming to this new PC version.
Newly Added Vehicles
- Coil Cyclone II (Super)
- Imponte Arbiter GT (Muscle)
- Karin S95 (Sports)
- Pegassi Weaponized Ignus (Super)
- Pfister Astron Custom (SUV)
Newly Upgradable Vehicles
- Super: Principe Deveste Eight, Överflöd Entity MT
- Sports: Bravado Banshee, Bravado Banshee GTS, Grotti Itali GTO Stinger TT, Penaud La Coureuse, Übermacht Niobe
- Sports Classic: Benefactor Stirling GT, Grotti Turismo Classic
- Muscle: Bravado Buffalo EVX, Declasse Vigero ZX, Declasse Vigero ZX Convertible
- Coupe: Annis Euros X32, Übermacht Sentinel XS
- Off-Road: Maibatsu MonstroCiti, Vapid Firebolt ASP
- SUV: Karin Vivanite, Weeny Issi Rally
- Motorcycle: Shitzu Hakuchou Drag
- Compact: Grotti Brioso R/A
Minimum And Recommended Specs
Due to the improved graphics and such, there are different hardware requirements for this upgraded PC version. Below you can find the minimum and recommended specifications.
Minimum Requirements
- OS: Windows 10 (latest service pack)
- CPU: Intel® Core™ i7-4770 or AMD FX-9590
- RAM: 8GB RAM
- GPU: NVIDIA GeForce® GTX 1630 (4GB VRAM) or AMD Radeon™ RX 6400 (4GB VRAM)
- Storage: 105GB, SSD required
- Sound Card and Audio: 100% DirectX 10 compatible
Recommended Requirements
- OS: Windows 11
- CPU: Intel® Core™ i5-9600K or AMD Ryzen™ 5 3600
- RAM: 16GB Dual-Channel Configuration RAM
- GPU: NVIDIA GeForce® RTX 3060 (8GB VRAM) or AMD Radeon™ RX 6600XT (8GB VRAM)
- Storage: 105GB, DirectStorage-compatible drive
- Sound Card and Audio: Windows Spatial Sound-compatible audio system; solution containing Dolby Atmos support required for a Dolby Atmos® experience.
What About The Old Version?
Rockstar Games do confirm they will continue to support the older version of GTA V and GTA Online on PC. This means if your PC does is not up to the task of this enhanced version, you’ll still be able to enjoy updates with the original PC release. Same can be said about FiveM. They say it “will continue uninterrupted while we work to extend support for it on the upgraded version.”
The FiveM team shared a statement on their own forums. They explain server owners should maintain servers on the current version of GTA V. A release date for their support will be announced in due course alongside development progress. Server upgrades won’t be mandatory either.
Furthermore, the original version of GTA Online on PC will indeed be a separate instance so you’ll not be able to play with players who remain on the older version, much like on console. 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 say Rockstar. Same goes for FiveM, servers running the old version can’t be played with the new version.
New Update Content
Lastly, the company say the next GTA Online update is coming next month; likely March 4th. They are also teasing the new update in GTA Online this week. When you next log into the game, you’ll get a text message from Ron saying “Did you hear the McKenzie Field Hangar’s coming up for sale? That’s Trevor’s place! It’s always been Trevor’s place! I never did trust that Oscar asshole. No loyalty! If you hear who ends up buying it let me know…”
The McKenzie Field Hangar will be up for purchase and the Oscar Guzman files will be new missions. Stay tuned for more news on this.
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How much money can be transferred to next gen pc? I have 23B.