5 features to expect from GTA 5 Online Expanded & Enhanced for PC
PC gamers have been waiting for a GTA 5 Online Expanded & Enhanced edition for quite some time, and Rockstar Games finally announced it last year. The developers promised to bring features currently exclusive to PS5 and Xbox Series X|S to PC sometime in 2025. While they didn’t specify much about it, there are some things we can expect from it.
This article shares 5 Expanded & Enhanced features that GTA 5 Online PC players can expect to get in 2025.
Note: The list is based on writer's opinion and analysis.
GTA 5 Online Expanded & Enhanced for PC: HSW upgrades, Ray-tracing, and more
1) HSW upgrades for vehicles:
One major thing that PS5 and Xbox Series X|S players enjoy is the availability of HSW (Hao’s Special Works) upgrades. These are special customization enhancements for select vehicles, making them go much faster than their base top speed. Here are all the vehicles that are currently compatible with HSW upgrades:
- Karin S95
- Pfister Astron Custom
- Coil Cyclone II
- Imponte Arbiter GT
- Pegassi Weaponized Ignus
- Grotti Turismo Classic
- Übermacht Sentinel XS
- Bravado Banshee
- Shitzu Hakuchou Drag
- Principe Deveste Eight
- Grotti Brioso R/A
- Benefactor Stirling GT
- Declasse Vigero ZX
- Överflöd Entity MT
- Weeny Issi Rally
- Grotti Itali GTO Stinger TT
- Maibatsu MonstroCiti
- Bravado Buffalo EVX
- Penaud La Coureuse
- Declasse Vigero ZX Convertible
- Karin Vivanite
- Übermacht Niobe
- Annis Euros X32
- Bravado Banshee GTS
- Vapid Firebolt ASP
PC gamers will likely be able to access it from LS Car Meet.
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2) A HSW Test Ride on a weekly basis
The Los Santos Car Meet is an underground indoor facility that give some exclusive features to players on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S, like the HSW customization shop. However, apart from the ability to upgrade select vehicles, the Expanded & Enhanced edition also allows users to test drive an HSW-modified vehicle every week from the Test Track.
Not only does this showcase the power and benefits of an HSW upgrade, but it also helps players make a decision about investing in a particular HSW-compatible car or not.
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3) Ray-traced reflections
Rockstar Games added the ray-traced reflections in GTA 5 Online Expanded & Enhanced edition in December 2022 with the Los Santos Drug Wars DLC update. This enabled real-time reflections on many in-game surfaces like water and mirrors. Players also got the toggle to turn it on or off via the Fidelity Mod graphic setting.
This graphic overhaul makes the game look much better and visually appealing, setting it apart from the standard version. PC gamers can expect to get the same option to turn On or Off the Fidelity mode and play the game with ray-traced reflections like never before.
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4) Career Progress
There’s an exclusive feature in the GTA 5 Online Expanded & Enhanced edition that allows players to track their in-game progress — the Career Progress. It not only helps players track every major business/mission the game has to offer but also rewards them for completing certain objectives.
Even the recently released Agents of Sabotage DLC has some challenges that one can complete to get exclusive items. For example, buying the new Garment Factory business and completing a File unlocks Pavel’s Garrison Cap. Similarly, setting up a Bail Office and completing one bounty mission rewards Bottom Dollar Jacket.
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5) GTA+
Lastly, PC gamers can expect to subscribe to the GTA+ membership, which is also currently exclusive to the GTA 5 Online Expanded & Enhanced edition. The monthly fee subscription gives exclusive rewards and benefits to players every month. This includes a free vehicle, additional payout boost on select in-game modes, exclusive discounts on select vehicles, and access to unique features like The Vinewood Car Club.
The Plus benefits can be subscribed for $7.99/month. PC gamers can expect to see similar pricing if the subscription would have been made available for them.
The GTA 5 Online Expanded & Enhanced features will give PC gamers some new content to interact with while waiting for Grand Theft Auto 6.
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