Grand Theft Auto 5 gamers on PC are in for a deal with, as Rockstar has simply introduced they’re going to be getting a free replace March 4 that brings their model of the sport in control with the PS5 and Xbox Series variations of GTA Online.
In a blog post from Rockstar at the moment, the studio revealed that the replace would come with “all the newest autos and efficiency upgrades accessible at Hao’s Special Works, animal encounters, and entry to buy a GTA+ Membership — together with improved graphics choices, sooner loading occasions, and extra.”
The replace may also enable gamers emigrate their Story Mode and Online progress to the brand new model, and can embrace kernal-based anti-cheat safety and proactive voice chat moderation, once more bringing the PC model to parity with console.
Those who wish to stay on the earlier model of GTA 5 needn’t fear, as Rockstar says it’ll proceed to help the outdated model for these whose {hardware} doesn’t meet the minimal necessities. First-time purchasers may also have the choice to decide on between variations. Support for mod platform FiveM may also proceed on the outdated model whereas Rockstar works to improve it to the brand new PC model as nicely. However, gamers on the outdated model of GTA 5 won’t be able to play on-line with those that improve – the 2 situations can be separated.
This replace comes as Rockstar prepares for the upcoming deliberate launch of GTA 6 this fall. Though we do not have particulars but on what on-line part, if any, GTA 6 will embrace, most are speculating it’ll have an identical on-line part both at launch or shortly after.
However, GTA 6 is to this point solely introduced for consoles and has but to obtain a PC announcement (although it most likely will ultimately), making this replace an interesting one for PC gamers feeling omitted. Recently, writer Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick affirmed help for “legacy titles” so long as a neighborhood desires to stay engaged with them, additional suggesting that GTA Online by way of GTA 5 can be round for a very long time to return.
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