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Rockstar announces FREE Grand Theft Auto upgrade on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S
- On Thursday, June 18, Rockstar Games will allow players who own the PS4 version or digital Xbox One version of Grand Theft Auto V to upgrade to the PS5 or Xbox Series X|S version for free.
- Rockstar has historically required players to purchase new versions outright, marking a notable policy shift after 13 years of requiring new console purchases for each generation.
- Upgraded editions feature 'vast technical improvements' and Hao's Special Works high-performance vehicles, with players preparing for the multi-stage Kortz Center Heist launching in July.
- PC gamers can also upgrade from the Legacy version to the Enhanced version for free, gaining access to 'PC-only features such as ray-traced ambient occlusion and global illumination.'
- This update arrives ahead of the highly anticipated launch of Grand Theft Auto 6, which Rockstar confirmed remains on schedule for November 19, 2026, on PS5 and Xbox Series consoles.
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