"GTA V Enhanced: 10 Years of Visual Upgrades"

The highly anticipated PC release of Grand Theft Auto V Enhanced, Rockstar's next-generation iteration of the iconic open-world game, is now available. This updated version delivers substantial graphical enhancements and introduces new features such as full DualSense controller support, providing an enriched gaming experience for PC players.

Notable upgrades include ray-traced reflections, redesigned vehicles, and numerous smaller tweaks that significantly enhance the game's visual quality. The popular YouTube channel GameV recently released a side-by-side comparison video that illustrates the graphical evolution over the past 12 years. The enhancements are particularly striking during rainy nights or in shadowy settings, where advanced global illumination and ray-traced reflections make a noticeable difference. However, under sunny conditions, the improvements are less distinguishable from the original release.

Despite a strong launch with over 187,000 concurrent players on Steam, surpassing the recent peak of 184,000 for the standard edition, the reception has been mixed. Currently, the game holds a 56% positive review rating on Steam. Many users have expressed skepticism about the need for this update, citing the relatively minor visual enhancements. Furthermore, there have been complaints about issues with DualSense controller functionality and glitches associated with transferring characters from the original GTA Online. While some players have reported successful transfers, others are still grappling with persistent bugs.