GTA 5 Enhanced Edition Hits Xbox Game Pass for PC in 2 Weeks

Microsoft is set to bring Rockstar Games' iconic Grand Theft Auto 5 to Xbox Game Pass, with the enhanced version making its way to Game Pass for PC on April 15, 2025. This exciting announcement was made via an Xbox Wire post, spotlighting this major addition to the Wave 1 April 2025 lineup. The enhanced version for PC, released in early March, is particularly noteworthy as it introduces new features and improvements.

According to the Xbox Wire post, players on both Xbox and PC will have access to the latest update, Oscar Guzman Flies Again. This update lets you take control of the McKenzie Field Hanger in Grapeseed, participate in new arms trafficking missions, and pilot new aircraft, enhancing the gameplay experience significantly.

The return of GTA 5 to Game Pass after its previous departure is a significant event for subscribers. However, the excitement is tempered for some by ongoing issues with the GTA 5 Enhanced version on PC. Released on March 4, this update brought new vehicles, performance upgrades through Hao’s Special Works, animal encounters, and visual enhancements. Despite these additions, it has faced criticism, becoming Rockstar’s worst-reviewed title on Steam due to problems with account migration from the original version to the enhanced one.

New players diving into Los Santos for the first time won’t be affected by these issues, but returning players aiming to migrate their GTA Online profiles might encounter difficulties. The account migration problems are still unresolved, which could be a setback for some fans.

15 ImagesWhile anticipation builds for GTA 5's return, the gaming community is also keeping an eye out for news on Grand Theft Auto 6. The last update from Rockstar indicated a potential fall 2025 release for their next open-world epic, although an official release date remains elusive.

As Rockstar works to resolve the issues with GTA 5's enhanced version, you can explore the rest of the Wave 1 April 2025 titles coming to Xbox Game Pass. Additionally, Rockstar is fostering the modding community by granting them access to official tools, which could lead to even more exciting content and gameplay enhancements.