Grand Theft Auto 5has been around for almost a decade now and enjoys continued success to this day. Keeping this in mind, it came as no surprise whenRockstaropted to stick to the “Why fix what’s not broken?” approach and released anEnhanced EditionofGTA 5for the PS5 and Xbox Series X/S.
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While it may be frustrating that Rockstar did not releasea newGTAtitle, many still haven’t playedGTA 5yet. Fortunately, theGTA 5upgrade for the PS5and Xbox Series X/S has a lot of quality-of-life improvements and adds new life to the aging game. However, many players do not know how to download the upgrade.
Updated Jul 01, 2025, by M. Salman Shahid:The blog now has a dedicated section to highlight important aspects to determine whether purchasing the Enhanced Edition is worth looking into or not. There are several reasons why players should make the switch to the Enhanced Edition for Grand Theft Auto 5, but there are also plenty of valid reasons not to. In the end, it’s entirely up to the player as to whether they think the bonuses that come with buying the Enhanced Edition are worth the price being charged. It’s also worth noting that the price for Enhanced Edition can differ between the Microsoft store and the PlayStation store, so some players might need to pay a little extra if they wish to upgrade, and others will not.
How to Get GTA 5 Enhanced Edition on Xbox Series X/S
Players with a copy ofGTA 5for Xbox 360 or Xbox One must follow these steps to get the Enhanced Edition on Xbox Series X/S.
GTA 5for Xbox Series X/S is a paid upgrade unless it is available for free via Xbox Game Pass.
How to Get GTA 5 Enhanced Edition on PS5
Players with a copy ofGTA 5for PS4 must follow these steps to get the Enhanced Edition on PS5.
GTA 5for PS5 is a paid upgrade unless it is available for free via PlayStation Plus.
Only one save file can be uploaded at a time.
How to Transfer GTA Online Data to Xbox Series S/X or PS5
The same Rockstar Social Club account needs to be used to transfer progress to the Xbox Series S/X or PS5.
What’s New with the GTA 5 Upgrade for the PS5 and Xbox Series S/X?
Here is what players can expect fromGTA 5Enhanced Edition on the PS5 and Xbox Series X/S:
Is GTA V Enhanced Edition Worth Buying?
While many players will have their reservations regarding paying for the Enhanced Edition, there are a couple of features that add value to the upgrade, such as:
Upgraded Visuals
The second remaster forGTA 5will draw the player’s attention withits upgraded visuals. For instance, the lighting system transforms the game entirely, guaranteed to leave players awestruck no matter where they are in the game. Apart from the impressive lighting system, players can switch between 30 and 60FPS, which is a breath of fresh air. Players can also switch between Performance RT, Performance, and Fidelity modes on the fly, but there is no massive difference when ray tracing is enabled.
GTA 5greatly benefits from the high-resolution textures and vibrant colors that breathe new life into an aging title.
Upgraded Haptic Feedback
GTA 5Enhanced Edition takes advantage of a PS5-exclusive feature, making the most of the adaptive triggers and haptic feedback. While many players are not impressed with Sony’s new controller, the new haptics and triggers are amazing. The PS5 controller allows players to feel rough terrains, the rumble of the car engine, and more.
The PS5 controller’s light bar also changes color when players acquire a wanted level. The color varies depending onthe character currently being controlled. This feature was available on the PS4 controller, but the light bar’s placement prevented it from being as impactful as it is now.
Affordable Pricing (Maybe)?
There is no arguing that Rockstar Games could have given this update for free, but the upgrade cost is quite affordable, at least for the PS5. Furthermore, PS5 owners will have many more features to look forward to due to the new PS5 controller and its offerings. Unfortunately, Xbox Series X/S owners are not so lucky.
Currently, the pricing is as follows:
GTA 5is available on PC, Xbox One, Xbox 360, Xbox Series S/X, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, and PlayStation 5.
