GTA 5 Expanded and Enhanced Edition Update Suggests Potential PC Release

On September 17, 2024, Rockstar Games launched a significant **GTA 5 update** for PC users, incorporating **BattlEye Anti-Cheat software** alongside addressing various known issues. However, this update inadvertently exposed some previously hidden data.

Notable insider **Tez2** reported on X following the update’s rollout that Rockstar Games accidentally included a metadata file hinting at a potential **GTA 5 Expanded and Enhanced version** or a similar option arriving on PC shortly.

The Upcoming GTA 5 Expanded and Enhanced Version for PC: A Work in Progress

According to Tez2’s findings on X, the metadata discovered in the recent GTA 5 update suggests that the developer has been crafting a **”Gen9 version of #GTAV for PC” ** since earlier this year. This aligns with the **Expanded and Enhanced editions** currently available on the **Xbox Series X/S** and **PS5**.

The following screenshot showcases the **SteamDB App data**, purportedly related to the game’s **Gen9 version** on PC:

A screenshot of a SteamDB file as reported by Tez2 (Image via SteamDB)

In a subsequent tweet, Tez2 revealed that the metadata for the **Red Dead Redemption PC port** was also uncovered in today’s GTA 5 update. Below is a screenshot allegedly showing the **SteamDB App data** for this title:

A screenshot of another SteamDB file as reported by Tez2 (Image via SteamDB)

The **Grand Theft Auto 5 Expanded and Enhanced edition** on **PS5** and **Xbox Series X/S** boasts several exclusive features not available in the standard edition, such as:

Hao’s Special Works
HSW Performance Upgrades
Karin S95
Pfister Astron Custom
Coil Cyclone II
Imponte Arbiter GT
Pegassi Weaponized Ignus
HSW Specification Service
Premium Test Ride
Hao’s Special Works Race Series
Hao’s Special Works Time Trials
A brand new Main Menu
Career Builder
Career Progress
Enhanced visuals
Ray-tracing reflections
Faster loading times

If the **Gen9 version** indeed launches for PC players, they can anticipate access to similar features. Currently, the PC edition matches that of the **PS4** or **Xbox One versions**.

Players are advised to approach this information cautiously, as the discovery of a metadata file does not ensure a release, given that plans may alter at the developer’s discretion.

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