Rockstar is giving away GTA 5 Enhanced on Xbox Series and PS5 to many players: this is how you can claim it

If you bought the game on Xbox One, you may be able to jump to the enhanced version without paying anything.

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With all the attention focused on GTA 6 and the imminent opening of reservations, Rockstar has surprised many players by allowing a free update to Grand Theft Auto V Enhanced on Xbox Series. The promotion is aimed at those who already had the game on Xbox One and allows access to the optimized version for the current generation without additional cost.

The update includes all the visual and technical improvements incorporated in the Xbox Series edition, allowing for faster loading times, higher graphics quality, and other optimizations specific to current hardware.

How to download GTA 5 Enhanced for free on Xbox Series

In the case of Xbox, there’s an important detail to keep in mind. The free update is available to those who own the digital version of Grand Theft Auto V on Xbox One. The physical edition does not allow access to this upgrade without cost.

If you have a digital copy on Xbox One, the process is very simple:

1. Turn on your Xbox Series.
2. Access My games and apps.
3. Enter Full library.
4. Select Owned games.
5. Search for Grand Theft Auto Online (Xbox Series X|S).
6. Install the game.

Although the name refers to GTA Online, by downloading it you’ll also have access to the full Grand Theft Auto V Enhanced experience. You can also start the download from the Microsoft Store through your browser and send it directly to your console.

With GTA 6 just around the corner, this promotion represents a great opportunity to return to Los Santos with Xbox Series improvements without having to pay. And if you already had the game in digital format, you might have a free update waiting for you without even knowing it.