GTA Online was recently updated with new anti-cheat software, and some players think this move could be a sign that GTA 5's PC port may be in for a serious upgrade. If you're a little confused regarding the connection between GTA Online's new BattleEye anti-cheat software and GTA 5's graphics on PC,

BattlEye Anti-Cheat was rolled out in yesterday's GTA 5 update. As the patch notes explain, it's possible to disable it in the Rockstar Games Launcher if you're just heading into Story Mode, as ultimately, it's there to try and protect online players from ...

PC players of GTA Online finally get a new anti-cheat system with BattleEye. GTA 5's multiplayer, GTA Online, remains widely popular despite issues caused by hackers. Rockstar's introduction of an anti-cheat system likely sets the stage for GTA 6's release and multiplayer experience.

It appears that GTA 5 BattlEye anti-cheat has been added by Rockstar, as both the Steam backend and player reports indicate it's in-game.

Nine years after it arrived on PC, Rockstar's multiplayer murder and mayhem sim Grand Theft Auto Online has integrated BattlEye anti-cheat software. Simply put, BattlEye aims to keep people in online games from doing things they're not supposed to.

The update in question and the use of BattlEye specifically was first noticed in the background changes catalogued from Steam before Rockstar Games put out its patch notes on the GTA Online support site.