Grand Theft Auto V will take full advantage of the power of the PlayStation 4, Xbox One and PC with across-the-board graphical and technical improvements to deliver a stunning new level of detail. Increased draw distances, finer texture details, denser traffic, and enhanced resolutions all work together to bring new life to the cities, towns, deserts and oceans of Rockstar North’s epic reimagining of Southern California.”
The Enhanced Version of Grand Theft Auto V and Grand Theft Auto Online was released for the 8th generation consoles, the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One, on November 18, 2014. The PC release was delayed until April 14, 2015.
Description[]
The enhanced edition was announced for PlayStation 4, Xbox One and PC on June 9, 2014, with a trailer and subsequent Newswire post[1] released during Sony's E3 press conference in 2014. A later Newswire post[2] gave the official release date, with the PC version originally slated for release on January 7, 2015. After January 7 passed by, a new Newswire post[3] gave an updated date of March 24; however, there would be one final delay before the PC version was officially released[4] on April 14, 2015.
Content[]
GTA V Side-Missions[]
Monkey Mosaics[]
Main article: Monkey Mosaics
A collectible available for all three protagonists followed by a Random Event.
Wildlife Photography Challenge[]
Main article: Wildlife Photography Challenge
A collectible available for Franklin Clinton requiring photographing wildlife, showcasing the variety of species added in this version.
Stock Car Racing[]
Main article: Stock Car Racing
A race activity unlocked by Trevor Philips but then available to all three protagonists.
Murder Mystery[]
Main article: Murder Mystery
Side mission available to Michael De Santa, requiring the discovery and solving of a decades-old murder in the Vinewood film industry.
Vehicles[]
There were new vehicles and variants, and returning players could unlock several exclusive vehicles.
| Image | Name | Description | Unlocked by (GTAV) |
|---|---|---|---|
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Imponte Dukes. | Returning from Grand Theft Auto IV. | N/A |
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Imponte Duke O'Death | A modified Dukes. | "Duel" Random Event |
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Dinka Blista Compact | Returning from GTA IV. | N/A |
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Dinka Go Go Monkey Blista | A Go Go Space Monkey-liveried Blista Compact. | Monkey Mosaics |
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Declasse Stallion. | Returning from Grand Theft Auto IV. | N/A |
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Kraken Kraken | Wildlife Photography Challenge | |
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Mammoth Dodo | "Sea Plane" Random Event | |
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Declasse Burger Shot Stallion | Stock Car liveried variant | Stock Car Racing |
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Bravado Redwood Gauntlet | Stock Car liveried variant | |
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Vapid Pisswasser Dominator | Stock Car liveried variant | |
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Bravado Sprunk Buffalo | Stock Car liveried variant | |
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Cheval Marshall | A lifted monster-truck version of the Picador. | Stock Car Racing |
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Xero Blimp |
Weapons[]
2 new weapons were added:
| Name | Image | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Hatchet |  |
A lightweight axe that causes good damage over enemies. One can also hit their heads or necks. |
| Coil Railgun |  |
A weapon that fires a high-velocity projectile, causing explosive damage towards targets and vehicles. |
Radio Stations[]
162 new songs spread across all radio stations, with the exception of East Los FM and Soulwax FM, which feature no new songs, and WCTR and Blaine County Radio, which are talk stations.
Additionally, two brand-new stations were added exclusively to the PC version, The Lab and Self Radio, with The Lab coming to console versions as part of the Ill-Gotten Gains Part 2 update on July 8, 2015. Self Radio continues to be exclusive to the PC version.
| Image | Name | Information |
|---|---|---|
| The Lab | “Soundtrack artists The Alchemist and Oh No return as hosts of the new radio station, The Lab FM. The station features new and exclusive music from the production duo based on and inspired by the game’s original soundtrack. Collaborating guest artists include Earl Sweatshirt, Freddie Gibbs, Little Dragon, Killer Mike, Sam Herring from Future Islands, and more.”
— Rockstar Newswire | |
| Self Radio | “Players can also discover Los Santos and Blaine County while enjoying their own music through Self Radio, a new radio station that will host player-created custom soundtracks.”
— Rockstar Newswire |
Rockstar Editor[]
Main article: Rockstar Editor
The Rockstar Editor gives the player the ability to create, edit, and share videos of Grand Theft Auto V and Grand Theft Auto Online. It was available from April 2015 on PC only until added to the console versions as part of the Freemode Events update on September 15, 2015. Gameplay in first-person perspective cannot have camera edits made in the editor, and certain Story Mode missions and Random Events will not allow recording at all.
Director Mode[]
Main article: Director Mode
Director is a gamemode available within the Rockstar Editor and was also available from April 2015 on PC only until added to the console versions as part of the Freemode Events update on September 15, 2015. The mode allows the player to select from a list of characters as "actors" and control aspects and props around the game world.
Functionality/QoL[]
Traffic[]
- Bati 801RR removed from traffic.
- Asea added to traffic.
- Prior DLC cars Pigalle, Panto, Glendale, Warrener, Rhapsody, Massacro, Alpha, Jester, Thrust and Huntley S added to ambient traffic.
- Prior DLC vehicles Besra, Swift, Turismo R, Zentorno, Blade, Coquette Classic added exclusively to ambient scenarios.
Enhancements[]
First Person View[]
Available in both GTA V and GTA Online, we've made a host of changes to accommodate this new perspective, including the creation of an optional first person cover system, a new targeting system, a more traditional FPS control scheme, and integrating thousands of new animations into the existing game. It's also available at the touch of a button so you can easily switch back and forth between perspectives.”
Main article: First Person View
First-person view has been expanded upon in the enhanced version of Grand Theft Auto V. The game can now be played entirely from first-person, with the addition of depth of field, motion blur, and an Aim Down Sights (ADS) system when firing weapons. Vehicles can be driven from a cockpit perspective with dynamic gauges and enhanced interior textures. Sunglasses and helmets with visors provide a polarizing filtered view. In first-person view, the lens flare effect seen in the game is removed. It can be best noticed when looking at the sun in both first and third-person views. Players also have the ability to switch between this and Third-Person View on-the-fly.
Character Transfer[]
Characters from GTA Online in PS3 and Xbox 360 versions of the game can be transferred to the enhanced edition. The transfer is a one-time-only copy and the character can continue to be played on both platforms, but progress made after the transfer on the old platform will not be reflected in the new platform and vice versa.
User Interface[]
Several player UI elements have updated looks, such as the Radar and Weapon Wheel.
Snapmatic[]
Snapmatic received several upgrades and new options, such as resolution increasing from 640x360 to 960x536, new filters, options to upload individual photos to Rockstar Games Social Club, and new selfie actions.
Gallery[]
Official Screenshots[]
Newswire release[]
- See more, Grand Theft Auto V/Screenshots
