Rockstar Upgrades GTA 5 for Steam

Rockstar Games is bringing a major PC upgrade to Grand Theft Auto 5 in preparation for its Enhanced Edition release on Steam. After renaming the original version on Rockstar Launcher, this branding change has now reached Steam platforms.

Pre-Load Now Available

Steam users will now see two distinct versions in their libraries: the classic "Grand Theft Auto 5 Legacy" and the upcoming "Grand Theft Auto 5 Enhanced" edition.

The Steam pre-download weighs approximately 91.69GB, signaling substantial graphical and technical improvements. These next-generation upgrades, already implemented on consoles, will officially launch March 4.

Preserving Player Choice

Rockstar confirms both versions will remain accessible - players can continue their Los Santos adventures with the classic edition or experience enhanced visuals and performance features in the new version.

The upgrade maintains the full GTA Online experience while introducing graphical improvements including ray-traced reflections, higher population density, and faster loading times originally developed for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S consoles.

PC players can currently pre-load the enhanced version through Steam with minimal disruptions to save files or multiplayer profiles. The studio promises additional details about specific PC-exclusive enhancements closer to launch.