Rockstar Outlines Major Changes to Next Gen versions of GTA 5

The next gen ports pf GTA V are fast approaching, and Rockstar has outlined what exactly they improved for the new versions.  The new versions boast vastly improved visuals, a new first-person game mode, new songs and an increased GTA Online player count, but you can get the official list below.

Upgrades and enhancements include:

  • Seamless integration of new First Person Mode in Grand Theft Auto V and Grand Theft Auto Online including fully customizable controls, targeting, FOV and more
  • New first-person cockpit views for vehicles, with fully re-modeled interiors, including working speedometers, gas dials, radio and instrument panel lighting
  • Increased resolution at 1080p at 30fps, 4K compatible for PC
  • More than double the draw distance
  • New depth of field effects
  • High resolution textures
  • Over 150 new songs plus new DJ mixes and talk radio
  • Dynamically adaptive depth of field
  • Increased particle effects quality and number of particle effects rendered on-screen at once
  • Improved wind dynamics for clothing, flags, foliage, trees and more
  • More realistic fluid dynamics
  • Improved weather effects
  • Improved damage effects
  • Volumetric light pollution
  • 3x number of light sources from 360/PS3
  • Vehicles from GTA Online Updates now form part of the ambient vehicle population for increased vehicle diversity across the entire world
  • Vehicles and weapons from all 11 free GTA Online updates are available in Story Mode from day one
  • New land and sea animals
  • Animals in the world now have soft fur

Enhancements specifically for Grand Theft Auto Online include:

  • Increased player count to 30 players with an additional 2 spectators
  • Completely overhauled character creator to allow players a greater range of customization
  • Over 120 new props added to the Creator tools for players to use in creating their own content
  • Doubled the amount of props allowed in created matches