GTA 5's Enhanced Edition is finally here for PC gamers, and it looks great here's all you need to know about the huge free update from Rockstar ahead of GTA 6 newsTech10:42, 05 Mar 2025The Enhanced Edition is a huge upgrade(Image: Rockstar Games)Grand Theft Auto 6 is likely to dominate the gaming landscape if it launches this year, but that doesn't mean Rockstar has forgotten about its 2013 crim sim.GTA 5 Enhanced Edition is available on PC, and it's a huge free upgrade that brings features previously exclusive to PS5 and Xbox Series X.It's much more than a lick of paint, though, and below we'll cover all the reasons to be excited, from those gorgeous new lighting effects to fresh GTA Online content PC players haven't had access to until now. Here's all you need to know about GTA 5 Enhanced Edition.Content cannot be displayed without consentThe Enhanced Edition is an improved version of GTA 5, which brings it in line with the Enhanced Edition PS5 and Xbox Series X/S players have had for some time.The headline features are additional GTA Online content and the new visual overhaul, which Rockstar says "optimizes the game experience and performance on modern PCs".Players can get new weapons, as well as access to the daily Wildlife Photography Challenge for more relaxing strolls through the Chiliad Mountain State Wilderness.Never played GTA Online? There's a more curated tutorial now, making it easier than ever to get into the huge multiplayer mode.PC players can also get ray tracing features only available on PC, with AMD FSR and NVIDIA DLSS support available, with Frame Generation Support to come.The update also includes the option to subscribe to GTA+, a monthly membership that offers additional vehicles and in-game cash.Even the less populated areas of Los Santos will look better(Image: Rockstar Games)While PS5 and Xbox Series X players had to pay a fee to upgrade to the Enhanced Edition, PC gamers that own GTA 5 can get it for free. The only catch is that it's technically a new game on Steam, the Epic Games Store, or the Rockstar Games launcher.I claimed the game for free on Epic a few years back, and found the 'Grand Theft Auto V Enhanced' version in my library, so it's worth checking on your PC launcher of choice.If you don't own the game, it'll cost you 30 for the game and a GTA Online starter pack, but there's a 50% discount until March 20.Ready to hang out with Trevor again?(Image: Rockstar Games)Yep! If you've been playing what Rockstar now calls the 'Legacy Edition' of GTA 5, you can migrate your Story Mode and Online save across to the new version.Here's what Rockstar said: "On March 4, once the free upgrade is available, you'll be able to migrate your Story Mode progress and GTA Online character progress from within GTAV Enhanced. The GTA Online transfer is also a one-time migration that does not delete your GTAV Legacy progress, but it cannot be reversed, and includes any Characters, GTA$, Progression, Stats, Vehicles, Properties, Weapons, Clothing, and Player-Created Jobs.""Players on PlayStation 4 or Xbox One can still only migrate Story Mode and Online progress to PlayStation 5 or Xbox Series X|S. Profiles cannot be migrated between PlayStation or Xbox console families and PC."Expect impressive lighting and reflections(Image: Rockstar Games)Article continues belowWhile the character migration is one-way only, you don't have to upgrade. That's particularly useful if you're not in a position to run the Enhanced Edition on your current PC.For 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.