Even years later, many users specifically seek out this version of the game for several reasons:
At the time of this release, the game required roughly of disk space—a far cry from the 110GB+ required today. It represented a peak in the "classic" GTA Online experience before the introduction of more futuristic elements like the Oppressor Mk II, which many purists feel changed the game's balance.
For players on older PC hardware, this version is often cited as being more optimized than the current bloated versions of the game, which feature years of additional (and often resource-heavy) DLC assets.
Even years later, many users specifically seek out this version of the game for several reasons:
At the time of this release, the game required roughly of disk space—a far cry from the 110GB+ required today. It represented a peak in the "classic" GTA Online experience before the introduction of more futuristic elements like the Oppressor Mk II, which many purists feel changed the game's balance.
For players on older PC hardware, this version is often cited as being more optimized than the current bloated versions of the game, which feature years of additional (and often resource-heavy) DLC assets.