

I’ve seen a few instances of objects, cars, and pedestrians popping into existence when the laws of real-world physics indicate they should not.

There is more traffic on the roads and a greater variety of wildlife in the deserts and mountains. Lighting effects have been updated to allow for more range in the day/night cycle, and the dynamic weather system brings in sudden rain storms which cover the roads in a glinting slick of water that also affects car handling. Landscapes are more detailed, thanks to higher texture resolutions and improved anti-aliasing and tessellation on surfaces. Naturally, the world of GTA V is getting a makeover for the more powerful new consoles. So is the refreshed version worth a look? Here’s what to expect. Originally released on Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3, Rockstar has now updated its controversial yet critically acclaimed masterpiece and re-launched it on the new Xbox One and PlayStation 4 consoles. Much of the fun however, is in the huge open-world map which players are free to explore, causing all manner of chaos, violence and traffic congestion. Set in the vast city of Los Santos, a hyper-sleazy take on Los Angeles, the incendiary action adventure follows three criminals as they attempt a series of outlandish heists.

With sales of more than 30m copies, Grand Theft Auto V was the biggest game release of 2013 by a considerable distance.
