What are the PC differences between Grand Theft Auto V Legacy and Enhanced?
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Q.What are the PC differences between Grand Theft Auto V Legacy and Enhanced?
A.GTA V Enhanced is a free, modernized PC release with next‑gen graphics (ray tracing, DLSS/FSR), faster loading (DirectStorage), new GTA Online content (Hao’s Special Works) and platform features like Dolby Atmos and DualSense support; GTA V Legacy is the original PC build kept available with lower system requirements and a separate Online instance — you can migrate progress from Legacy to Enhanced one time. (support.rockstargames.com)
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Enhanced is the upgraded PC version that adds next‑generation visuals, performance and online additions, while Legacy remains the original PC build for players on older hardware. Enhanced introduces ray‑traced lighting (ambient occlusion/global illumination, shadows/reflections), NVIDIA DLSS and AMD FSR support, DirectStorage for faster loads, improved audio (Dolby Atmos), DualSense features and new GTA Online content such as Hao’s Special Works and the GTA+ subscription — Legacy stays available with lower minimum specs and a separate Online instance. See Rockstar’s PC system requirements and migration details for the official breakdown. Rockstar system requirements migration guide. (support.rockstargames.com)
For quick specifics, differences include: - Graphics & performance: ray tracing (PC‑exclusive ambient occlusion/global illumination), DLSS/FSR support, higher resolutions/aspect ratios and DirectStorage fast loads. - Online & progression: Enhanced gets HSW vehicles, GTA+ access and a separate Online instance; you can migrate Story and Online progress from Legacy to Enhanced once. - Compatibility & community: Legacy keeps lower system requirements, continued support and existing mod/FiveM functionality while developers work on Enhanced compatibility. For further reading, check the Steam/patch notes and coverage from PC gaming outlets. Steam store page and patch notes. (steamdb.info)
