You no longer need to launch a separate RGSC application to launch the game
The Social Club is logged in when the game starts
Shadows
Implemented a new shadow calculation algorithm that is less memory intensive and creates a visually better scalable image
Improved algorithm for rendering night shadows with the ability to adjust the level of detail (instead of Shadow Intensity)
Performance
Optimized rendering speed, particularly when rendering shadows
Added additional options for customizing the display of shadows
Improved memory handling
Performance test
A new performance test has been added to the graphics settings menu, designed for a heavy system load
You can use the recorded clipsfor a performance test from the command line.
Multiplayer
Improved protection against hacking and cheating
Episodes
Added ability to purchase "The Lost and Damned" and "The Ballad of Gay Tony" episodes directly from the game (not available in Russian/Japanese versions)
Bug fixes
Correct display of shadows from 20:00 to 6:00 game time
Fixed jittering street textures
Increased the display distance of vehicle occupants from the player to enhance sniper hunting
Added new moon model with phase change
Fixed unreadable text in the multiplayer menu of the Japanese version of the game
Fixed "RESC 10" error on some computer configurations