Grand Theft Auto V PC Gets Free Upgrade on March 4 with Ray Tracing, DLSS 3, and More

Rockstar Games has officially announced a free upgrade for Grand Theft Auto V on PC, set to launch on March 4, 2025. This update will introduce significant graphical enhancements, performance improvements, and new content, bringing ray-traced global illumination, ambient occlusion, NVIDIA DLSS 3, AMD FSR 1 & 3, and DirectStorage support to the game.

Key Features of the GTA V PC Upgrade

The March 4 update will incorporate the latest technical and gameplay enhancements from the console versions, including:

• Ray-traced global illumination and ambient occlusion (exclusive to PC)

• Ray-traced shadows and reflections (previously added to next-gen consoles)

• NVIDIA DLSS 3 and AMD FSR 1 & 3 support for improved frame rates

• Faster loading times with SSD & DirectStorage support

• Enhanced audio with Dolby Atmos support

• DualSense controller support

Additionally, players will receive all the latest content updates from the console versions, such as:

• New vehicles and upgrades at Hao’s Special Works (HSW)

• Premium Test Rides, HSW Races, and HSW Time Trials

• Ambient Animals, which can be photographed for the Wildlife Photography Challenge

• Exclusive benefits for GTA+ members

• A revamped Landing Page

• GTA$4,000,000 bonus for new players in GTA Online

Two Separate GTA Online Instances for PC Players

One of the major changes in the March 4 update is that the upgraded version of GTA Online will be separate from the original. Players who remain on the older version will not be able to join sessions with those on the upgraded version. Rockstar has confirmed that both versions will remain available, ensuring FiveM support continues uninterrupted while the company works to integrate it into the new version.

Updated System Requirements for GTA V PC Upgrade

• Minimum

  • OS: Windows 10

  • CPU: Intel Core i7-4770 / AMD FX-9590

  • RAM: 8GB

  • GPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1630 (4GB VRAM) / AMD Radeon RX 6400 (4GB VRAM)

  • Storage: 105GB SSD (mandatory)

  • Sound: 100% DirectX 10 compatible

• Recommended

  • OS: Windows 11

  • CPU: Intel Core i5-9600K / AMD Ryzen 5 3600

  • RAM: 16GB (Dual Channel)

  • GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 (8GB VRAM) / AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT (8GB VRAM)

  • Storage: 105GB DirectStorage-compatible SSD

  • Sound: Windows Spatial Sound; Dolby Atmos-compatible system for full experience

Full details on the update are available on Rockstar Games' website.

Are you excited about the new graphical upgrades and performance improvements in GTA V for PC? Will you be switching to the upgraded version or sticking with the original? Let us know in the comments!