The highly anticipated GTA 5 Enhanced Update brings new features, but it also comes with some challenges.
Here are 20 things you should know before upgrading to the enhanced version.
1. Modding Doesn’t Work (For Now)
Mods like Natural Vision and vehicle add-ons are currently not compatible with the enhanced version. For now, you should stick with the Legacy version if you use mods.
2. Hidden Graphics Settings
There’s a hidden setting in the GTA 5 settings file called RT indirect diffuse second bounce. It adds more lighting to ray tracing but can cause frame rate drops and glitches.
3. Glowing Outfits
Outfits with glowing elements like neon jackets and LED shoes now emit light in the game world. This is a new feature of ray tracing.
4. No HDR Support for PC
Even though HDR is available on PS5, it is not included in the PC version of the update, which is disappointing for many players.
5. Low-Quality Vehicle Mirrors
Despite the new ray tracing features, vehicle mirrors still use outdated, low-quality reflections. This remains a flaw in the enhanced version.
6. Roleplay Servers Not Supported
5M, the popular roleplay server platform, doesn’t work with the enhanced version of GTA 5 yet, so roleplay fans should avoid upgrading for now.
7. Grand RP’s 4th Anniversary
The Grand RP server is celebrating its 4th anniversary and has received a major update. It remains a top choice for GTA roleplayers.
8. Nvidia Driver Issues
Some players using Nvidia graphics cards are facing an issue where the game is locked at 60 FPS, even with vsync turned off. You may need to roll back your drivers to fix this.
9. Missing In-Game Text Chat
The text chat feature in GTA Online has been removed in the enhanced update, making lobbies feel quieter and more disconnected.
10. Better Performance Without Ray Tracing
When ray tracing is turned off, the enhanced version surprisingly performs better than the legacy version, offering higher FPS.
11. Some Textures Look Worse
Certain textures, especially for clothing items, appear low-resolution in the enhanced update. This downgrade is a strange issue considering the graphical improvements.
12. Improved Ray Tracing on the Way
Rockstar has confirmed that frame generation support will come soon for Nvidia DLSS and AMD FSR, which should improve performance.
13. RDR2 Cloud Tech Found in Files
Data miners found RDR2’s cloud technology in the GTA 5 enhanced version files, hinting at a possible update for improved clouds.
14. Stability Issues and Crashes
Many players are facing performance problems, including stuttering and crashes, even on high-end systems.
15. Ray Tracing Reflections Aren’t Perfect
Ray tracing reflections in the enhanced version still look grainy and blurry, especially on mirrors. They don’t live up to the hype.
16. Blurry Ray Traced Shadows
Ray-traced shadows are blurry and lack sharpness. Unlike the legacy version, players cannot adjust shadow settings in the enhanced version.
17. Underwater FPS Drop
There’s a huge performance drop when looking up underwater in the enhanced version, which wasn’t an issue in the legacy game.
18. One-Time Character Transfer
When transferring your PC character to the enhanced version, you can only do it once. Once transferred, you can’t go back to the legacy version.
19. Separate Accounts for Each Version
Progress from the enhanced version doesn’t carry over to the legacy version, so you’ll essentially be maintaining two separate accounts.
20. System Requirements for Ray Tracing
Make sure your system meets the recommended specs to run the enhanced version smoothly, especially if you want to use ray tracing features.
Is It Worth Upgrading?
While there are some noticeable issues, the GTA 5 Enhanced Update brings some exciting features, especially for players with powerful systems.
However, it may not be worth it for everyone just yet, especially if you rely on mods or play roleplay servers. But since the update is free, it’s worth trying out to see if it enhances your GTA 5 experience.
Source: INTER
