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The Grand Theft Auto (GTA) 5 Expanded and Enhanced version introduced changes and improvements to the game on the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S consoles. It was released in March 2022, and most features are already known to players. However, a new feature was recently discovered that was canceled from the final release.
Game dataminers have discovered new graphical improvements to the weapon wheel. Although Rockstar Games abandoned the concept, its codes can still be found in the game files.
GTA 5’s game files show a new weapon wheel canceled by Rockstar Games
On November 15, 2022, a game dataminer named Lucas tweeted that they discovered three new weapon wheel designs and animations for GTA 5 Expanded and Enhanced versions. The first design was supposed to animate the weapon icons and pop them out of the slot when selected, implying a 3D effect.
They also shared another video demonstrating the new weapon wheel rotation effect. The icons rotate horizontally or vertically based on their position on the wheel. Unlike the previous effects that popped the weapons out of their slots, this one simply rotates them without the 3D effect.
In the third animation, the weapons were tilted slightly towards the center of their respective slots.
Based on the source code a user named logan posted on the Random Rockstar Research website, both iterations were once enabled in the game for testing. While there is currently no easy way to enable the effects, the functions are still present in the game codes.
While rotational animation is a new addition to the game, Rockstar Games has included a 3D pop-up effect in GTA Trilogy. Players can see a brand new weapon wheel with a new effect, which was not present in the original versions.
Users’ reactions to the new findings
Many users responded to the post, with some expressing their opinions on the new animations. The effects were appreciated by popular Rockstar informer Ben and a number of other users.
User NorthernLaw praised the redesign and hoped Rockstar Games would include it with the PC release of the Expanded and Enhanced edition of the game.
User NathanBergantim urged the game's developers to include the effects.
Details about GTA 5 Expanded and Enhanced version
The latest edition of Grand Theft Auto 5 was released on March 15, 2022, as an Expanded and Enhanced version. Rockstar released the title exclusively for next-gen consoles with a few gameplay and graphical improvements.
The gaming company also added new features like GTA+ and Hao’s Special Works auto shop to provide players with a next-gen experience.
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