Everything that’s changed in GTA 5 Next-Gen update: Full patch notes
Rockstar Games has confirmed all the changes coming in GTA 5’s next-gen update for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S – lucky for you, we have the full patch notes.
Arriving on March 15, the “expanded and enhanced” edition of Grand Theft Auto V shakes up a game that first landed in 2013.
With a new lick of paint, and GTA Online now available as a standalone title – meaning you do not need to own the full game to play – the amount of active players is likely to boom again.
A Rockstar statement reads: “It is available for free exclusively on PS5 through June 14, 2022, and at a discounted price for Xbox Series X|S players through June 14, 2022.”
But, how long will the boom last? We’ve rounded up all of the changes here in one place, so you can decide.
As published on Rockstar’s Newswire page, here are the full patch notes for the Grand Theft Auto V update on PlayStation 5 & Xbox Series X|S.
Welcome back to Los Santos. Experience entertainment blockbusters Grand Theft Auto V and GTA Online on the latest generation of consoles — now available for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S through the PlayStation 5 console store and the Microsoft Store with a host of improvements and upgrades for new and returning players.
Explore Los Santos and Blaine County in greater detail than ever before, now featuring:
Stunning Visuals
Enhanced levels of fidelity and performance with three new detailed graphics modes to customize your gameplay experience — featuring up to 4K resolution, up to 60 frames per second, HDR options, ray tracing, improved texture qualities, and more.
Faster Loading
Quicker access to the action as the world of Los Santos and Blaine County load in faster than ever before.
Immersive Controls
Feel new levels of responsiveness with Haptic Feedback and dynamic resistance via the Adaptive Triggers on PlayStation 5’s DualSense wireless controller, including weather effects, rough road surfaces, explosions, directional damage, and much more.
3D Audio
Hear the sounds of the world with pinpoint precision: the throttle of a stolen supercar, the rattle of neighboring gunfire, the roar of a helicopter overhead, and more.
Plus, experience all-new enhancements to the dynamic and ever-evolving world of GTA Online, where you can rise from street-level hustler to become a kingpin of your own criminal empire.
Hao’s Special Works
Exclusive to the latest generation consoles, Hao has taken over the LS Car Meet’s Mod Shop to offer his services as a specialist customizer with Hao’s Special Works. First, unlock Hao’s Special Works by taking his phone call and completing a time trial using a high-performing, HSW-modified vehicle. Once you beat the par time, Hao’s shop will be unlocked for business, allowing you to purchase an HSW upgrade for eligible vehicles and then add a new range of modifications including groundbreaking acceleration, Chameleon Paint, and more.
Starting today, HSW upgrades and modifications are available for the Übermacht Sentinel XS, Shitzu Hakuchou Drag, Grotti Turismo Classic, and Bravado Banshee. There are also five new vehicles releasing today on the latest generation consoles only; the Coil Cyclone II, Karin S95, Imponte Arbiter GT, Pfister Astron Custom, and the Pegassi Weaponized Ignus, all of which are eligible for HSW upgrades and modifications.
Plus returning players from PS4 and Xbox One will receive a complimentary all-new and fully HSW-upgraded Karin S95 after unlocking Hao’s Special Works. In addition, these players will unlock the Dark Purple Pearl and Red Prismatic Pearl Chameleon Paints for all HSW-eligible vehicles with the ability to apply either one for free.
Pegassi Weaponized Ignus
Pfister Astron Custom
Coil Cyclone II
Pegassi Weaponized Ignus
Pfister Astron Custom
Coil Cyclone II
Pegassi Weaponized Ignus
Pfister Astron Custom
Coil Cyclone II
Take your newly upgraded HSW vehicles into the new HSW Race Series using these specially modified vehicles.
The LS Car Meet will also be showcasing Hao’s Premium Test Ride vehicles weekly with his very own podium, allowing LS Car Meet Members on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S to take a weekly selection of highly modified HSW-eligible vehicles for a test drive with the option to buy straight off the lot — without visiting a dealer website.
The first Premium Test Ride vehicle is a souped-up Bravado Banshee decked out in Hao’s Special Works proprietary upgrades and a matching livery. One thing’s for sure: the other cars on the lot will know where you got your work done. Once it’s up to spec, you’ll be able to test your ride’s mettle out in the new HSW Time Trial, a dash from East Vinewood to Vespucci Beach.
The Career Builder
Anyone who is getting started in GTA Online on the latest generation consoles will have access to the Career Builder, helping everyone enter the world of GTA Online with useful tools for rising from street-level hustler to criminal kingpin.
Choose from one of four Criminal Careers — Executive, Gunrunner, Nightclub Owner, or Biker — and select from a range of properties, powerhouse vehicles, and weaponry to kickstart your enterprise. The Career Builder is also available to anyone who wants to restart their character in GTA Online.
New Menu Design
Immediately access everything GTA Online has to offer right from the Main Menu, including the latest and most popular updates. Quickly jump into Heists, Races, and Adversary Modes, launch directly into Freemode, or browse from weekly event offerings like discounts, 2X GTA$ opportunities, and more.
Access to All Current and Previous Updates
Dive into more than 40 massive updates with more to come. Featuring everything from the high-stakes hunt for Dr. Dre’s missing music files with Franklin Clinton in The Contract to the high-octane underground street racing action of Los Santos Tuners; Heists on the lush tropical island of Cayo Perico to the nightlife circuit of After Hours and The Diamond Casino & Resort.
All this and more available alongside a wide range of races, modes, activities, and social spaces to enjoy solo or with friends — including nightclubs, arcades, penthouse parties, car meets, and much more.
GTA Online Profile Migration
Players with a Rockstar Games Social Club account can seamlessly migrate their GTA Online Profile from PS4 or Xbox One to PS5 or Xbox Series X|S, which includes any Characters, GTA$, Progression, Stats, Vehicles, Properties, Weapons, Clothing, and Player-Created Jobs.*
Returning players who migrate their profiles will also receive the all-new Karin S95 — converted and tuned up courtesy of Hao’s Special Works —along with the exclusive Cool Noise HSW Racing Suit, Dark Purple Pearl Chameleon Paint, and Red Prismatic Pearl Chameleon Paint.
Just load up the game on either of these new consoles — the first time you enter GTA Online you’ll be given the option to migrate your GTA Online Profile.
You can also choose to transfer your character via the Migrate Profile option in the Online section of the Pause Menu.
Please note: Migrating your GTA Online Profile will result in its removal from the PS4 or Xbox One account it was initially tied to, which means you will need to create a new one to continue playing on the original platform.
You can also transfer Story Mode progress by uploading a save to the Rockstar Games Social Club. For details on how, please visit Rockstar Support.
And More
In addition to the new Chameleon Paints for all eligible vehicles in GTA Online, there are a number of new quality-of-life updates for veteran players, including the ability to choose different session types from the Find New Session submenu.
As we continue to improve and tune the GTA Online experience, we’ve also made adjustments to increase base payouts on Biker Sell Missions and Nightclub Daily Income on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S.
Going forward, we plan to continue making further adjustments across all versions of the game, in addition to rebalancing other areas — such as vehicles commonly used in PvP combat. Stay tuned for details.
And make sure to check out the re-launched Grand Theft Auto V and GTA Online website, which features our handy GTA Online Guides for those starting out.
GTA Online next-gen update: Release date, GTA 5 changes, trailers
❘ Published: 2022-03-08T04:30:13
❘ Updated: 2022-03-08T02:31:58
GTA 5 was released in 2013, and remains an incredibly popular title.
Rockstar Games have confirmed that GTA Online will undergo a next-gen update for PS5 and Xbox Series X/S alongside the Expanded & Enhanced edition launch, but when will it be released? Here’s what we know so far.
Plenty of fans are desperate to see Rockstar Games release Grand Theft Auto 6, but for now, the devs are continuing to pump out new content for GTA Online and Red Dead Online.
They’ve already confirmed that GTA 5 and Grand Theft Auto Online will move over to its third generation of consoles with an “expanded and enhanced” version – and possibly new content – coming to PlayStation 5 as well as Xbox Series X and S.
But when will this new-gen update arrive and what can we expect from it? Here’s a full breakdown of everything we know thus far.
Contents
- GTA 5 next-gen update release date & bundles
- GTA 5 next-gen pre-load & file size
- GTA 5 next-gen trailer
- Will GTA Online characters carry over to PS5 & Xbox Series X?
- Will there be GTA 5 DLC?
Rockstar Games
GTA 5 released in 2013 and has become one of the highest-grossing games of all time.
GTA 5 next-gen update release date & bundles
GTA 5’s Expanded & Enhanced edition was originally set to launch on November 11, 2021.
As the date drew close, however, Rockstar announced this new-gen upgrade had been delayed.
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We now know GTA 5 and GTA Online are set to launch on Tuesday, March 15, 2022, for the PS5 and Xbox Series X | S.
Furthermore, players can purchase each title separately if they prefer. Rather than a bundle containing both, a new option is available to buy just the GTA 5 Story Mode or GTA Online.
GTA 5 next-gen pre-load date & file size
Before we get to the March 15 launch date, we know for certain that fans on PS5 will be able to pre-load the new-gen version of GTA 5.
Coming in at 86.837GB, according to early reports, the GTA 5 Expanded & Enhanced pre-load is set to go live on Tuesday, March 8.
This means PlayStation users will have a full week to download and install the title before it unlocks.
PlayStation benefits from GTA 5 Expanded & Enhanced upgrade
We know now that both GTA 5 and GTA Online will be arriving at the same time across PS5 and Xbox Series X | S.
Though after the delay was announced, Rockstar said that the new standalone GTA Online will be free to download on PlayStation for three months after the game’s release.
This is still conditional as you’ll have to be subscribed to PS Plus to take advantage of this opportunity, but it’s a nice gesture. PS4 owners will also be offered $1,000,000 of in-game currency every month until the next-gen update.
This will be exclusive to the Sony console for a few months before it goes live on Xbox Series X/S.
Upgrades on GTA V Expanded & Enhanced
With the power of the new consoles, we can expect some improvements to performance with the Expanded & Enhanced edition.
Rockstar have assured fans that this will not be “a simple port.”
Rockstar Games
GTA 5 is set to run at 4K 60FPS with the Expanded & Enhanced edition.
Rockstar has confirmed the new-gen versions of GTA 5 and GTA Online will boast ‘new graphics modes’ including an option for 4K resolution and a frame rate of up to 60FPS.
Furthermore, the new port is expected to come with improved loading times, 3D audio support, haptic feedback on PS5, and more.
Will GTA Online characters carry over to PS5 & Xbox Series X?
For anyone worried about potentially having to start again when it comes to GTA Online, that doesn’t look like it will be the case.
When the Xbox One/PS4 versions went live, it was a simple case of carrying on. However, players will have to perform a “one-time migration” of their GTA 5 and GTA Online progress to PS5 or Xbox Series X | S.
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Of course, if they want to use this new version to get a fresh start, there’s always the option of starting all over again. It isn’t clear at this time if progression can be transferred cross-platform, but we’ll update this page as soon as we know more.
Be sure to check out our full guide here on how to transfer your save for the new-gen version of GTA 5 and GTA Online.
Rockstar Games
GTA Online players should be able to transfer their characters and progress to next-gen consoles.
Will there be GTA 5 DLC?
As for single-player DLC for the next-gen update, it’s unlikely we’ll get that. It’s been nearly a decade since the game originally launched, after all.
The Expanded & Enhanced edition could bundle some new cars or weapons into the mix, but it’s best to keep expectations grounded in terms of any new story-based content.
