GTA 5's Enhanced Edition isn't necessarily new, but it's now available on PC after years of waiting, and fans have spotted some ways it shows how big a jump GTA 6 will representTech10:32, 05 Mar 2025Grand Theft Auto 5's Enhanced Edition is earning rave reviews(Image: Rockstar Games)Grand Theft Auto 6 will be this year's biggest game (if it does in fact launch this year), but in the meantime PC players can enjoy the Enhanced Edition of GTA 5 a huge free upgrade that brings it in line with other platforms.While Rockstar stays silent (despite a potential Rockstar 'dev' commenting on Reddit), PC gamers have taken the Enhanced Edition into their hardened criminal hearts, and despite the time it took to get here, they're certainly impressed.One Reddit user has put together some great comparison shots that show off the improved lighting, and it's well worth a look especially since the upgrade will cost you nothing.Posting on the GTA 6 subreddit, one user compared several shots with ray-tracing upgrades, and the difference is clear in many spots.Shadows are much more realistic, while reflections look clearer. If you're not convinced on the magic of the Enhanced Edition, this may convince you it's worth visiting Los Santos again.Look at those reflections(Image: Rockstar Games)"This is the video Ive been waiting for. Its hard comparing the lighting with other videos on YouTube. This update has me excited because I can get a better idea of what GTA VI lighting will be like," one commenter noted, also suggesting Red Dead Redemption 2 is a great way to see what GTA 6's lighting could look like."Damn if this is how GTAV looks ray-traced it's hard to even imagine what GTAVI will be" another added.One commenter with a pretty impressive PC rig packing a 4090 GPU even mentioned a few ways to get the most out of the new version.Ready to explore Los Santos again?(Image: Rockstar Games)"My jaw literally dropped when i drove out of a pay and spray in a newly chromed out car, or when I parked a minivan next to a orange propane tanker and the orange glow was on the car/ground.""Or when i entered apartment complex in the hood and the global illumination was impeccable, or even just the intro mission when the red car is glowing red on floor and the white Audi as well as being perfectly reflected"Article continues belowFor more on GTA, be sure to check out the news that Rockstar has a acquired a studio, or the fact that John Cena is even taunting Rockstar after his heel turn.For the latest breaking news and stories from across the globe from the Daily Star, sign up for our newsletters.