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April 6, 2025

GTA V joins Xbox and PC Game Pass this April with both Legacy and Enhanced versions | Esports News – The Times of India

Grand Theft Auto V will return to Xbox Game Pass on April 15, available on all Xbox consoles, cloud services, and for the first time on PC Game Pass. Both Legacy and Enhanced versions will be included, allowing for optimized gameplay across platforms. The game will support cross-platform play among players on Steam, Epic Games Store, and the Rockstar Games Launcher. No official end date for its availability on Game Pass has been provided, but it is expected to remain for approximately six months based on historical patterns.

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April 4, 2025

GTA 5 is coming to Xbox Game Pass on both PC and console

Xbox Game Pass will add Grand Theft Auto V (GTA 5) to its lineup on April 15, 2025. The game will be available on Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and for the first time on PC, featuring an Enhanced edition with graphical upgrades and faster loading times. Subscribers will have access to both the single-player campaign and GTA Online. This is the third time GTA 5 will be available on Game Pass, but the first for PC Game Pass subscribers, who can access the Enhanced edition at no extra cost. Existing owners of GTA 5 can upgrade for free. Additionally, new titles like South of Midnight, Borderlands 3, and Diablo 3 will also launch in April for subscribers.

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April 4, 2025

CONFIRMED: GTAV is returning to Game Pass on Xbox and PC in April

Grand Theft Auto V (GTAV) will return to Xbox Game Pass and debut on PC Game Pass on April 15th. The enhanced edition for PC will feature new vehicles, modifications, and gameplay updates, including the “Oscar Guzman Flies Again” update with aerial missions and arms trafficking. Both Game Pass Ultimate and Standard subscribers can access all console and PC editions. The PC version will include enhancements such as ray tracing support and compatibility with DLSS 3 and FSR 1/3 upscaling. Players will also have access to new content, including ambient animals for a photography challenge and the option for a GTA+ Membership for exclusive benefits.

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April 3, 2025

‘Grand Theft Auto V’ May Come to Game Pass Later this Month

'Grand Theft Auto V' is set to debut on Xbox Game Pass later this month, marking its first appearance on PC Game Pass, as confirmed by Rockstar in an email. The game will also be available through Xbox Cloud Gaming. A recent update to the Rockstar PC launcher has enabled this integration with the Xbox PC app. The PC version of GTA V has been upgraded to include new vehicles, ray tracing support, and compatibility with DLSS 3 and FSR 1/3 technologies. Players will gain access to new features in GTA Online, including new vehicles and upgrades at Hao’s Special Works, Ambient Animals for wildlife photography challenges, and the option to enroll in GTA+ Membership for special benefits.

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March 25, 2025

Report: Publishers preparing to bump games to miss GTA 6

Game publishers are adjusting their release schedules in anticipation of Grand Theft Auto 6, which is expected to launch in 2025, likely in the autumn. Executives express concerns that Rockstar's titles dominate consumer attention and spending, making it challenging for new games to succeed. There is a preference among publishers to avoid releasing games close to GTA 6, particularly around late October or early November, to prevent competing directly with it.

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March 25, 2025

Minecraft’s Jack Black and Jason Momoa Reveal Which Video Games They’ve Played the Most

Jack Black and Jason Momoa discussed their different experiences with video games in an interview. Black shared his immersive experience with Red Dead Redemption Part Two, playing it for 400 hours during the pandemic, while Momoa expressed caution about gaming due to his addictive personality. He reminisced about playing Street Fighter, favoring characters Ryu and Blanka. The development of A Minecraft Movie has been lengthy, initially announced in February 2014, facing production delays and changes in directors. Originally set for a May 2019 release with a budget of 0 million, the film's progress was hindered by the COVID-19 pandemic. Principal photography began in January 2024 in Auckland, New Zealand, after delays from the 2023 SAG-AFTRA strike. The film aims to combine live-action with advanced visual effects to create a realistic representation of Minecraft. Black and Momoa have developed a strong friendship during production, with both actors promoting the film together. A Minecraft Movie is scheduled to be released on April 4, 2025.

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March 17, 2025

I played the notoriously ratings-board-ravaged Manhunt 2 and was quite glad for the censorship actually

Rockstar Games was highly productive in the past, releasing over two titles each year, including notable games like Manhunt 2, Vice City Stories, Bully, GTA 4, and Midnight Club: Los Angeles. Over eight years, they produced four interpretations of Los Angeles, including GTA 5, San Andreas, and LA Noire. Manhunt 2 became a cultural artifact, generating controversy that influenced its marketing and public perception, particularly after being linked to a teenage murder incident. This led to significant censorship of the game before its release, resulting in a less graphic version. The PC version remains the only platform with the original takedown animations, while the PSP version offers a more sanitized experience. The audio elements of the game contribute significantly to its horror experience. The absence of a scoring system in Manhunt 2, which was present in the original, diminished player engagement. The game's narrative was perceived as predictable, and the character Danny Lamb appeared passive. Manhunt 2 is noted as one of the last pure stealth experiences from a major studio, marking a shift in the genre towards action hybrids.

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March 15, 2025

Why GTA 6 will release on PC but likely not on launch day

GTA 6 has been officially confirmed for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S, with speculation about a PC version. Take-Two Interactive has hinted that a PC release is likely, although no official announcement has been made. The CEO of Take-Two indicated that the company typically focuses on console launches first. Historically, Rockstar has delayed PC releases for major titles, with GTA 5 launching on PC 18 months after its console release and Red Dead Redemption 2 launching 13 months later. This pattern suggests that GTA 6 may launch on consoles in Fall 2025, with a PC version expected between late 2026 and early 2027. The popularity of GTA Online and Rockstar's acquisition of Cfx.re, a key player in the modding community, further support the likelihood of a PC release.

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March 14, 2025

Despite its history of taking action against GTA mods, a Rockstar-approved GTA 5 modding tool is on the way to “assist the modding community” in the wake of the recent PC upgrade

Rockstar Games has aligned the PC version of GTA 5 with current-generation consoles and announced that the Cfx.re modding team will release an official asset conversion tool for modders. This tool will help adapt assets from FiveM and GTA 5 Legacy to the new game version, as custom assets will not be natively compatible. The conversion tool will ensure compatibility for specific file types, including .ydd, .ydr, .yft, and .ytd files. This announcement marks a significant shift in Rockstar's approach to modding, moving towards support rather than restriction. Additionally, Rockstar is pursuing legal action against a website selling hacked GTA Online accounts.

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March 6, 2025

‘GTA 5’: How To Keep Your Progress And Transfer Your Save To The Enhanced Edition

Players of Grand Theft Auto 5 on PC can now access the GTA 5 Enhanced update, which includes graphical enhancements such as ray-traced reflections, improved load times for SSD users, ambient occlusion, global illumination, enhanced framerate scalability, and support for Nvidia DLSS and AMD FSR. The save transfer process allows players to transfer saves only between the Legacy PC version and the Enhanced version, requiring a Rockstar Social Club account. Accounts with bans or suspensions, or those with insufficient progress on the Legacy version, are ineligible for transfers. Players can upload their single-player save by launching the Legacy version, pausing the game, and selecting "Upload Save Game." To download the save in the Enhanced version, players must launch the Enhanced game, navigate to the Game tab, and select "Download Save Game." Transferring online progress is simpler; players just need to start GTA: Online in the Enhanced version and select their character to migrate progress. The Enhanced version is treated as a separate game, preventing players from joining friends who have not upgraded.