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The long-awaited next-gen update for GTA V and GTA Online on PC is finally almost here. As the release date gets closer, Rockstar Games has started letting players download the update early.

Release Date and Free Upgrade

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Rockstar Games will officially launch this new version of GTA V on Tuesday, March 4. If you already own GTA V on PC through the Rockstar Games Launcher, Steam, or the Epic Games Store, you can get the update for free.

Pre-Loading is Now Available

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If you own GTA V on PC, you can start downloading the update right now. This works the same way as pre-loading Rockstar’s other games or GTA Online updates on PlayStation. Just open your PC game store and begin the download. At the moment, pre-loading is available on the Rockstar Games Launcher and Steam.

Download Size and System Requirements

The update is about 90GB in size, so make sure you have enough space on your PC. You will also need an SSD for the best performance. This size is similar to the versions available on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. However, Rockstar has not yet announced exactly when players will be able to start playing the new version on PC.

Two Versions of GTA V on PC

Rockstar has renamed the older version of the game to "GTA V Legacy." The new version is called "GTA V Enhanced." There is no crossplay between these two versions, but Rockstar will continue updating both. Take-Two’s CEO has also mentioned that GTA V and GTA Online will still receive support even after GTA 6 is released.

Save Data Migration

If you’ve played the old version of GTA V on PC, you can transfer your save data to GTA V Enhanced. This means you won’t lose your progress when switching to the new version.

New Features in GTA V Enhanced

The updated version comes with many new improvements. These include better graphics, ray-traced lighting and shadows, and more details in the game world. The update also adds new cars, a subscription service called GTA+, and animals in the open world. There are even more updates that players can look forward to in this version.

If you’re excited about the new GTA V Enhanced on PC, go ahead and pre-load it now so you’ll be ready to play as soon as it launches!