The much-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 introduces significant graphical upgrades and new features such as full DualSense controller support, enhancing the experience for PC gamers.

Among the standout enhancements are ray-traced reflections, revamped vehicle designs, and numerous smaller tweaks that boost the overall visual fidelity. The popular YouTube channel GameV recently released a side-by-side comparison video, showcasing how the graphics have evolved over the past 12 years since the original release. The improvements are particularly striking during rainy nights or in shadowy areas, where the advanced global illumination and ray-traced reflections truly excel. However, under sunny conditions, the differences between the base game and its enhanced version are less noticeable.

Despite a strong launch, drawing over 187,000 concurrent players on Steam and 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 questioned the necessity of this update, citing the relatively subtle visual improvements. Additionally, there have been complaints about issues with DualSense functionality and glitches related to transferring characters from the original GTA Online. While some players have reported successful transfers, others continue to encounter persistent bugs.