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AppWizard

February 25, 2025

GTA 5’s Next-Gen PC Update Drops March 4 — Plus, What’s New for Xbox PC Game Pass? | Esports News – The Times of India

Rockstar Games has announced a free update for Grand Theft Auto V (GTA 5) on PC, set to launch on March 4, 2025. The update will enhance the PC version with features such as ray tracing capabilities, faster load times, support for higher resolutions and frame rates, new graphics settings including AMD FSR and NVIDIA DLSS, Dolby Atmos audio support, and DualSense controller compatibility. GTA Online will also receive updates, including Hao’s Special Works vehicle upgrade shop, a Wildlife Photography Challenge, and access to GTA Plus for exclusive perks. While there is speculation about GTA 5 joining Xbox PC Game Pass, no official announcement has been made. The update will require higher system specifications, but the original version of GTA Online will remain accessible for lower-end PCs. Crossplay between the old and new versions will not be supported, and a one-time character migration option will be available for players transitioning to the updated version.

AppWizard

February 20, 2025

Grand Theft Auto V on PC is finally getting ray tracing and some graphics options

Rockstar Games has released a free update for the PC version of Grand Theft Auto V, introducing ray-traced shadows and reflections. The update will be delivered as a new executable, allowing players with older hardware to access the original version. Key enhancements include ray-traced ambient occlusion (RTAO) and global illumination (RTGI), DirectStorage support for optimized SSD performance, Dolby Atmos support, and compatibility for higher resolutions and aspect ratios. Players may need more powerful gaming CPUs and GPUs for high-resolution settings, but specific requirements are not disclosed. The update also includes in-game bonuses and support for DualSense adaptive triggers. However, online play will be segregated between the old and new executables, limiting interactions between players with different hardware capabilities.

Winsage

December 25, 2024

5 ways to make Windows 11 boot faster without new hardware

Windows can exhibit sluggishness during boot times, which can be improved without hardware upgrades or reinstallation. 1. Disable unnecessary startup programs using Task Manager to enhance boot times. 2. Adjust the Fast Startup feature in Control Panel, as it can sometimes hinder performance. 3. Reduce the operating system selection timeout in System Properties to streamline booting for users with multiple operating systems. 4. Uninstall unneeded applications to free up resources. 5. Ensure sufficient free space on your SSD, as full SSDs can degrade performance.