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You're likely asking about the "Enhanced Edition" of GTA V that was released for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series XS, and how it relates to the Epic Games Store version. Heres a clear breakdown: What is the GTA V "Enhanced Edition"? This refers to the native next-gen version of the game released in March 2022 (for consoles) and later for PC. It's officially called "Grand Theft Auto V Expanded & Enhanced" on consoles, but on PC it's simply the major update that brought the new content and improvements to everyone. Key features include: Performance Modes: On consoles, choices between 4K/30fps Fidelity mode or 60fps Performance mode (with ray tracing on PS5/XSX). Faster Loading: Drastically reduced load times. Improved Graphics: Higher resolution textures, better draw distances, improved lighting, shadows, and water reflections. Haptic Feedback: On PS5's DualSense controller. New Content: The Career Builder for GTA Online (for new players), new vehicles, missions, and all previous updates. The Epic Games Store Version If you purchased GTA V on the Epic Games Store, you own the PC version. When Rockstar released the Enhanced Edition content, it was delivered as a free update to all existing PC players (on Epic, Steam, and Rockstar Launcher) in March 2022. There is no separate "Enhanced Edition" purchase on PC. If you own GTA V on Epic, you already have the enhanced, updated version. Just make sure your game is fully updated through the Epic Launcher or the Rockstar Games Launcher (which it will use to run). Important Distinction: "Expanded & Enhanced" vs. PC The "Expanded & Enhanced" label was a marketing term primarily for the new, separate console releases (PS5 & Xbox Series XS). PC players did not get a new SKU to buy; they received the graphical and content upgrades for free as part of Title Update 1.57. How to Ensure You Have the Enhanced Version on Epic: Open the Epic Games Launcher. Go to your Library. Find Grand Theft Auto V and click the "..." button. Select Manage and ensure Auto-Update is on. Launch the game. It will open the Rockstar Games Launcher. The game version in the bottom corner should be 1.67 or higher (as of late 2023/2024). Any version after 1.57 includes the "Enhanced" features. What About GTA Online Standalone? Epic Games Store also gave away the standalone GTA Online for free in 2022. This is the enhanced version of only the online component, separate from the story mode. If you claimed it, you have the enhanced online experience. Summary: Yes, your Epic Games Store version of GTA V is the "Enhanced" version. All PC players received the upgrade for free. You do not need to buy anything new. Just update your game. The term "Expanded & Enhanced" was for the paid next-gen console upgrade. If you're having performance issues or aren't sure if the enhancements are active, check your in-game Graphics settings. The advanced settings for ray-traced reflections, higher population density, and extended shadow distance are part of the enhanced update.