Rockstar quietly releases pre-load of GTA 5 Online March update, but only for some PC players

Modified Feb 27, 2025 21:20 GMT

Rockstar quietly releases pre-load of GTA 5 Online March update, but only for some PC players — A brief report on Rockstar quietly releasing pre-load of GTA 5 Online March update only for some PC players (Image via Rockstar Games)

Last week, Rockstar Games announced the next-gen GTA 5 Online PC Enhanced update would be released on March 4, 2025. While there is still some time left for the release day, the developers have now enabled the pre-load of the new GTA 5 Enhanced version. This means players can now download the files of the new content in advance.

However, not all PC players can pre-load the new content. Only those who have bought the game from Rockstar Games Launcher can access it at the moment.

GTA 5 Online March Update: Enhanced version pre-load available on Rockstar Games Launcher

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As can be seen above, many in the Grand Theft Auto community have already started pre-loading the upcoming GTA 5 Online March update. The total file size is around 91.53GB.

The update is now also available to pre-load on Steam.

While pre-loading the new content is as easy as starting the game, one should check their PC specifications before doing so. On February 20, 2025, Rockstar Games shared PC specifications, both minimum and recommended, for those who want to upgrade the PC version to the new Enhanced version.

According to the developers, the following meets the minimum requirements for the Enhanced version:

Operating System: Windows 10 (latest service pack)
Processor: AMD FX -9590/Intel Core i7-4770
Graphics: AMD Radeon RX 6400 (4GB VRAM)/NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1630 (4GB VRAM)
Memory: 8GB RAM
Sound Card & Audio: 100% DirectX 10 compatible
Storage: 105GB, SSD required

The GTA 5 Online March Update 2025 for PC will add all of the features currently exclusive for Xbox Series X|S and PS5 players, including the following:

HSW vehicles
HSW upgrades
HSW Time-trials
HSW Premium Test Ride
Ray-traced lighting and reflections
Career Builder
Career Progress

This update will make the PC version equivalent to that of the current-gen console version, allowing PC players to finally enjoy Los Santos to its fullest.

The Plus membership will also become accessible for PC gamers in this Enhanced version, allowing them to sign up for extra in-game rewards every month.

Also Check: Grand Theft Auto 5 Online Enhanced PC early patch notes

Keep in mind that pre-loading won’t give access to new content right away, and one will have to wait for its official release date — March 4, 2025.

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Edited by Ripunjay Gaba