GTA V Finally Getting Next-Gen Update for PC in 2025, Rockstar Confirms

After keeping PC players waiting, Rockstar Games has finally announced plans to bring next-generation features to the PC version of Grand Theft Auto V and GTA Online. The update, scheduled for 2025, will align the PC version with its console counterparts on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S.

What’s Coming to PC?

While specific details remain under wraps, PC players can expect similar enhancements to those already enjoyed by console players, potentially including:

• Ray tracing implementation
• Enhanced lighting systems
• Higher resolution textures
• Improved overall graphics quality

Timing and Future Implications

The timing of this update is particularly interesting, as it coincides with the anticipated release of Grand Theft Auto VI in 2025. This suggests it could be one of the final major updates for GTA V, as Rockstar will likely shift focus to supporting their newest title.

A Long-Awaited Enhancement

The next-gen update has been available on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S for some time, leaving PC players wondering when they’d receive similar treatment. Rockstar acknowledged this wait in their recent blog post, stating: “We’re planning to add features from the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S versions of GTA Online that you’ve been asking for for a long time on PC next year.”

PC players have maintained strong support for GTA V since its 2015 PC release, with the game consistently ranking among Steam’s most-played titles. This update serves as recognition of that dedicated player base, even as the franchise prepares to move forward with GTA VI.

The announcement signals Rockstar’s commitment to platform parity, ensuring PC players can experience the game’s latest technical improvements before the next chapter in the Grand Theft Auto series begins.

Source: Rockstar Games