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Grand Theft Auto 5's PC version to get PS5 & Xbox Series X's next-gen upgrade

The PC version of Grand Theft Auto 5 will get a free upgrade that includes performance improvements and new vehicles previously unavailable on the platform.

TJ Denzer

February 20, 2025 7:59 AM

Image via Rockstar Games

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PC players of Grand Theft Auto 5 are getting a performance upgrade that was previously rolled out with the PS5 and Xbox Series X/S versions of the game. While it’s been a long time coming for PC, it also brings new vehicles and other features to the game that weren’t previously available, and it’s free.

Rockstar announced the release of the next-gen performance update for Grand Theft Auto 5 on PC in a Rockstar Wire post today. On March 4, Rockstar will release the update on PC, which will be free to all owners of the game. You’ll also be able to transfer your Story and Online mode progress over to the new version. Other benefits include the latest vehicles in the game, and upgrades for them and more at Hao’s Special Works. New animal encounters, faster load times, graphics upgrades, and GTA+ membership support are also included in the update.

Grand Theft Auto V on PC is getting a free upgrade on March 4 with 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: https://t.co/vGW5zvaY4V pic.twitter.com/h35uoVAc2O

— Rockstar Games (@RockstarGames) February 20, 2025

The original update launched for PS5 and Xbox Series X/S players back in 2022. It was an upgrade set to take advantage of the new hardware that the PS5/Xbox Series generation brought to the table at the time. However, it also featured the aforementioned unique cars and the performance upgrades for them. Thankfully, despite getting that same content now, PC players won’t have to pay for the upgrade. Furthermore, it should bring the PC version to full parity with all the console versions of GTA 5.

I'm sure the upgrade is welcomed by PC players, but at this point we're all just killing time until GTA 6 launches. As we watch for further updates, stay tuned to the Grand Theft Auto series topic for more news and coverage.

TJ Denzer

Senior News Editor

TJ Denzer is a player and writer with a passion for games that has dominated a lifetime. He found his way to the Shacknews roster in late 2019 and has worked his way to Senior News Editor since. Between news coverage, he also aides notably in livestream projects like the indie game-focused Indie-licious, the Shacknews Stimulus Games, and the Shacknews Dump. You can reach him at tj.denzer@shacknews.com and also find him on BlueSky @JohnnyChugs.