Grand Theft Auto V Xbox Series S Upgrade

March 15, 2022 at 8:35pm
By Jason Stettner

Here are the specific details in regards to the improvements that have been made for the Grand Theft Auto V Xbox Series S Upgrade. Not to be confused with the higher end Series X model that is available as well. It should be noted that this is a new version, that has to be paid for separately as it’s not a free next gen upgrade. It will be shown as GTA Online with the multiplayer being the focus instead of the single player aspect. It features HDR support with two distinct modes.

Fidelity is an upscaled (assumed dynamic scaling) 4k resolution at 30fps with no ray tracing effects. The Performance mode is a dynamic 1080p resolution at 60fps. Across the modes textures have been improved alongside some smaller enhancements here or there to improve the aesthetic of the general experience, such as an increased quality of render distance.

Loading is also much faster here, surprisingly quick. Those are the key details that are present. This game is Optimized on the platform, meaning it was specifically adjusted for the smaller platform and did not receive these upgrades through either inheriting it from the previous generation or automatically. A video showcasing this is found below, alongside a photo representing the game.

Description/Synopsis
This is GTA 5, the latest entry in the long running franchise that has crossed three unique console generations to become available here for the Xbox Series S. While it’s not quite as impressive as the higher end options it’s actually quite great in terms of what it provides. It will be showcased as being just Grand Theft Auto Online but the full story mode is also present which is a delight to enjoy as well.

Switch instantly between the characters in that mode, or hop into the online offerings of multiplayer to compete against others in a range of unique ways. Compete across missions, heists or even party games to enjoy the plethora of choices present within this ever expanding and constantly growing experience that Rockstar is providing.

It definitely has changed a lot since its initial showcase and that should be thrilling for fans that continue to dive into what it has to offer even today which is ever so many years post-launch of that initial release. Some may debate the pricing of this new release but it was an anticipated aspect of this particular offering.

Hopefully you found these details helpful in regards to understanding how this game is running on the platform. Whether that’s in the boosted resolution (visual fidelity) that’s provided in the filtering, or just generally the extra performance that assists with the Grand Theft Auto V frame rate on the Series S console to keep it running smoothly.

it is most certainly great to see what these games can provide on the latest lower end console platform that features full backwards compatible support and will see many new titles release over its lifespan. It should be exciting to see what’s to come for the consoles and how much gaming will change over this generation.

To summarize these were the details on if Grand Theft Auto V can run on Xbox Series X/S console platform with the latter being the focus of the presentation. You can read a review of a related title below, or check out a game hub for further coverage as well. Don’t forget to check out the video content to see the game in action.

Read our San Andreas Series X vs Series S Comparison
View our Grand Theft Auto Hub