The briefing

The November 18, 2014 update record covers GTA V Next Gen Release (PS4 & Xbox One): Title Update 1.18. It places the release in GTA V and GTA Online’s ongoing platform and content history.

GTA V’s platform releases arrived in different stages, bringing changes to presentation and available features. The first-person view, editing tools and later Enhanced systems belong to specific editions rather than one universal launch package.

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Named parts of the release include GTA V PS4 & Xbox One: New Features & Content; First Person Mode; Game Upgrades & Enhancements; Exclusive Content for Returning Players; New Vehicles For PS4 & Xbox One.

The reference tables retain the specific additions and values. Maintenance changes describe the build released at that time; later patches can revise behavior or supersede an earlier fix.

GTA V & GTA Online for PS4 & Xbox One GTA V PS4 & Xbox One: New Features & Content First Person Mode Game Upgrades & Enhancements GTA Online Enhancements Exclusive Content for Returning Players New Vehicles For PS4 & Xbox One New Weapons For PS4 & Xbox One GTA Online Character Transfer To PS4 & Xbox One GTA V PS4 & Xbox One: Screenshots GTA V PS4 & Xbox One: Artworks GTA V PS4 & Xbox One: Videos & Trailers GTA V PS4 & Xbox One: New Features & Content First Person Mode Seamless integration of new First Person Mode in Grand Theft Auto V and Grand Theft Auto Online, including fully customizable controls, targeting, FOV, and more. This comes with new first-person cockpit views for vehicles, with fully re-modeled interiors, including working speedometers, gas dials, radio, and instrument panel lighting. See the full details on the GTA V First Person Experience (with Video & Screenshots) . Game Upgrades & Enhancements Visual and technical upgrades for the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC versions of Grand Theft Auto V and GTA Online, include: Increased resolution at 1080p at 30fps, 4K compatible for PC More than double the draw distance New depth of field effects High-resolution textures Enhanced radio selections with over 150 new songs plus new DJ mixes and talk radio Denser traffic Improved weather effects and lighting Improved damage effects Vehicles and weapons from GTA Online Updates are now available in Story Mode Additional wildlife: new land and sea animals Animals in the world now have soft fur And more! See the Full List of GTA V Enhancements for PS4, Xbox One, and PC GTA Online Enhancements
Item / requirement
Increased player count to 30 players with an additional 2 spectators
Completely overhauled Character Creator to allow players a greater range of customization.
Over 120 new props added to the Creator tools for players to use in creating their own content
Doubled the amount of props allowed in created matches

Sources & further reading

Source reference: GTABase ↗

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