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Graphics comparison: Grand Theft Auto V’s trailer re-created in GTA IV’s engine (video)

Graphics comparison: Grand Theft Auto V’s trailer re-created in GTA IV’s engine (video)

It's hard to believe that Grand Theft Auto IV was considered a superb-looking game just four years ago....

Just how far has Rockstar’s RAGE engine come since 2008’s Grand Theft Auto IV? Someone took the time to re-create the recently released second trailer for Grand Theft Auto V using its predecessor’s engine. The differences are immediately noticeable.

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Both original videos are below, or you can view them side-by-side here.

Grand Theft Auto V:

Grand Theft Auto IV version: