GTA 5: Rockstar confirms new features to expect on PS5 and Xbox series X/S

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The updated version will include ray-tracing and higher frame rates (The Independent)

Since its release in 2013, Grand Theft Auto 5 has become one of the most successful media properties of all time. Part of that success comes is thanks to its many re-releases on next-generation hardware and the ongoing success of GTA Online.

It was expected that Grand Theft Auto V would make its way over to the Playstation 5 and Xbox series X/S eventually, and now the game is here.

Originally released on the seventh generation of gaming consoles (Playstation 3 and Xbox 360) the title has seen a number of new ports as well as a host of downloadable content, most recently in December 2021 with the release of The Contract for GTA Online.

Now a Rockstar Blog post has elaborated on what the upcoming version of the game will entail, how to transfer old save files over to the new edition and how to access your GTA Online account.

To find out more details about the updated re-release, keep reading below.

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‘Grand Theft Auto V’ PS5 and Xbox series X/S release date

The Playstation 5 and Xbox series X/S versions of GTA V are now available digitally as of 15 March 2022.

For the first three months, GTA V will be available at a discounted price on both PS5 and Xbox series X/S consoles and then after 14 June, both the story mode and GTA Online will be available on both consoles for £34.99.

On the PS5, GTA V’s story mode and GTA Online will be available to purchase for £8.75 (Playstation.co.uk) for PS Plus subscribers. GTA Online will also be available free for subscribers as a standalone edition.

Xbox Series X/S owners can get Story Mode and GTA Online for £17.49 (Xbox.com).

Over on the Xbox series X/S, GTA Online is currently listed at £8.99 on the Microsoft Store. That’ll go back up to its normal price of £17.99 in three months’ time, on 14 June.

What new features will be available in the ‘GTA V’ PS5 and Xbox series X/S versions?

The new version of GTA V will introduce high-end visuals to both consoles with new graphics modes featuring up to 4K resolution, a frame rate of up to 60 frames per second, improved texture quality, HDR options and ray tracing, as well as utilizing the technical advancements of faster loading times, immersive 3D audio and support for platform-specific features on PS5 and Xbox series X/S.

“Fidelity mode” is tuned for the highest visual quality and targets 30 FPS. In this mode, the PlayStation 5 and Xbox series X/S support native 4K resolution with ray-tracing enabled while the Xbox series S supports upscaled 4K resolution.

“Performance mode” targets 60 FPS. In this mode the PlayStation 5 and Xbox series X/S support upscaled 4K resolution while the Xbox series S supports a resolution of 1080p.

In addition, the PlayStation 5 and Xbox series X have “Performance RT mode”, a hybrid of the fidelity and performance modes supporting upscaled 4K resolution with ray-tracing enabled and targeting 60 FPS.

How to transfer ‘GTA V’ save data

PS4 and Xbox One players will be able to transfer both their GTA V Story Mode progress and their current GTA Online characters and progression to next-generation consoles, but they will only be able to do this once.

Players can begin transferring their Story Mode progress by uploading a save to the Rockstar Games Social Club. To begin this process, enter GTA 5 on your current console account and go to the “Game” tab of the pause menu. From there, select the “Upload Save Game” option. Saves will remain available to download for 90 days and you can only have one save per account.

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