While the update is remembered fondly for its content, Update 1.38 is also remembered for the rise of the "Oppressor" era (though the Oppressor Mk 2 arrived later in the After Hours update, the Deluxo in 1.38 started the trend of weaponized personal vehicles).
With the release of the Deluxo and the Stromberg, the meta of GTA Online shifted. Freemode lobbies became battlegrounds where players in flying cars rained missiles down on anyone driving on the road. It was the beginning of the "arms race" that defines GTA Online today. gta v update 138 ps4 full
Solution: This is a cache error. Turn off the PS4 completely (not Rest Mode). Unplug the power cord for 60 seconds. Relaunch GTA V. While the update is remembered fondly for its
The PS4 (Standard/Slim) runs GTA V at 1080p with an unlocked frame rate (usually 25-40 FPS). Update 1.38 introduced the following performance changes: It was the beginning of the "arms race"
| Aspect | Before Update 1.37 | After Update 1.38 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Draw Distance | 95% | 88% (Reduced for aircraft) | | Pop-in (Textures) | Moderate | Low (Improved VRAM management) | | Water Physics | High quality | Slightly downgraded (to support Hangar waves) | | Loading Screens | 2:10 avg | 1:45 avg (Faster Online joining) |
Verdict: Update 1.38 sacrifices some visual fidelity (specifically water reflections) to maintain a steady 30fps during aerial dogfights. It is considered a stability patch rather than a graphical upgrade.
