Grand Theft Auto V Legacy

What are the system requirements for Grand Theft Auto V Legacy?

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Q.What are the system requirements for Grand Theft Auto V Legacy?

A.The Legacy (original PC) build of Grand Theft Auto V requires a 64-bit Windows 10 system with at least a Core 2 Quad Q6600/Phenom 9850 CPU, 4 GB RAM, a 1 GB DX10-capable GPU (e.g., NVIDIA 9800 GT), and ~120 GB HDD; recommended specs are an Intel i5-3470/AMD FX-8350, 8 GB RAM and a GTX 660/HD7870. See Rockstar’s official requirements for full details.

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Direct answer — Grand Theft Auto V (Legacy) minimum and recommended PC specs are listed by Rockstar and summarized below. Minimum requirements:

  • OS: Windows 10 64-bit
  • CPU: Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 @ 2.40GHz or AMD Phenom 9850 @ 2.5GHz
  • RAM: 4 GB
  • GPU: NVIDIA 9800 GT (1 GB) / AMD HD 4870 (1 GB) (DX10/10.1/11)
  • Storage: ~120 GB HDD

Recommended requirements:

  • OS: Windows 10 64-bit
  • CPU: Intel Core i5-3470 @ 3.2 GHz or AMD FX-8350 @ 4 GHz
  • RAM: 8 GB
  • GPU: NVIDIA GTX 660 (2 GB) / AMD HD7870 (2 GB)
  • Storage: ~120 GB HDD

Additional context: the Legacy build differs from the newer “Enhanced”/next-gen PC release (which demands SSD, more VRAM, and modern CPUs/GPUs). Online play and installation require a Rockstar Games account and the Rockstar Games Launcher; over time downloadable content and updates can change exact requirements. For the official, up-to-date breakdown consult Rockstar’s system requirements page and the game’s Steam store listing for Enhanced vs Legacy comparisons: Rockstar support article and the Steam store page for Grand Theft Auto V.

More questions about Grand Theft Auto V Legacy

Q.What are the differences between Grand Theft Auto V Legacy and the Enhanced version?

A.GTA V Legacy is the renamed, older PC build that keeps the original (pre‑2025) codebase and mod/FiveM compatibility, while GTA V Enhanced is a next‑gen, graphically upgraded rebuild with ray tracing, upscaling (DLSS/FSR), DirectStorage, new content and a one‑time progress migration option.

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Q.Can I play Grand Theft Auto V Legacy on PC?

A.Yes — Grand Theft Auto V Legacy is the original PC version of GTA V and remains playable on PC; Rockstar renamed the older build “Grand Theft Auto V Legacy” when the free GTA V Enhanced update launched on March 4, 2025. You can keep playing Legacy (useful for older hardware or mods) but Legacy and Enhanced are separate and do not crossplay online.

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Q.How can I play Grand Theft Auto V Legacy on Steam?

A.If you own GTA V on Steam you can play the Legacy version directly from your Steam library (or via the Rockstar Games Launcher) — the original PC build was renamed “Grand Theft Auto V Legacy” after the March 2025 PC upgrade and remains available for players who don’t move to the Enhanced version.

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Q.Is Grand Theft Auto V Legacy available on PS2?

A.No — Grand Theft Auto V (including the enhanced/legacy editions) was never released for PlayStation 2. It was built for seventh-generation and later systems (PS3/Xbox 360 onward) and modern re-releases target PS4/PS5, Xbox One/Series and PC.

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Q.Is Grand Theft Auto V Legacy available on Epic Games?

A.Yes — Grand Theft Auto V Legacy (the original PC version) is available on the Epic Games Store. Epic lists both a Legacy (original) edition and the newer Enhanced edition; owners who get Enhanced also receive the Legacy version.

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