The "Enhanced Edition" of GTA 5 is what Grand Theft Auto 5 was called when it was released on Xbox One, PlayStation 4 and PC. Don't confuse it with the "Expanded and Enhanced" edition of GTA 5, which was released several years later in 2022.
We will provide you with all the essential information you need to know about the Enhanced Edition. We'll cover the release dates for Xbox One, PS4, and PC versions, as well as the new features and improvements that players can expect. Additionally, we'll discuss pre-order bonuses, character transfers from current-gen consoles, and showcase screenshots comparing the visual upgrades.
Release dates
- GTA 5 on the Xbox One and PS4 will launch on November 18, 2014.
- GTA 5 on the PC will launch next year on January 27, 2015.
Check out this post for why the PC version was delayed, and this "official Xbox One/PS4 release date" post.
Other improvements and features
There will be loads of improvements in the next-gen/PC versions of GTA 5 beyond a simple visual upgrade. Some of things you can officially expect are:
- New weapons
- New vehicles including rare versions of the Dukes, the Dodo Seaplane and the Blimp
- New activities including wildlife photography
- New challenges (eg new shooting range challenges)
- Additional wildlife
- Denser traffic
- Increased GTA Online player count — 30 players
- New foliage system
- Enhanced damage and weather effects
- 100 new additional radio songs and new DJ mixes
- Monkey Mosaics collectibles which reward players with a unique vehicle
- Murder Mystery single-player mission
- Wildlife Photography activity for Franklin which rewards players with a unique vehicle
