Rockstar's Grand Theft Auto 5 Enhanced Now the Worst User-Reviewed GTA on Steam

Rockstar's enhanced version of Grand Theft Auto 5, launched in March, hasn't received the enthusiastic welcome expected on Steam. The game boasts a "mixed" user review rating, with only 54% of the 19,772 reviews positive. This contrasts sharply with the original GTA 5's "very positive" rating (now unlisted on Steam). In fact, GTA 5 Enhanced currently holds the unfortunate title of the worst-reviewed GTA game on Steam, lagging behind even Grand Theft Auto III – The Definitive Edition (66% positive).

GTA 5 Enhanced is a free upgrade for PC players, incorporating features previously exclusive to PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S versions of GTA Online. These include Hao's Special Works upgrades, new vehicles, animal encounters, and GTA+ Membership access, along with enhanced graphics and faster loading times. Existing GTA 5 PC owners can seamlessly upgrade and transfer their Story Mode and Online progress.

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However, the account migration process hasn't been smooth for many players. Negative reviews frequently cite migration failures, with common complaints like, "'The GTA Online profile associated with this Rockstar Games account is not eligible for migration at this time.'" Players express frustration over losing hundreds of hours of gameplay and the perceived inadequacy of Rockstar support. One review states, "I'm leaving a negative review mainly due to Rockstar deciding that some accounts should arbitrarily not be able to migrate, and if you ask for help from support, they just say they can't do anything about it."

Despite these issues, GTA 5 Enhanced remains incredibly popular on Steam, peaking at 187,059 concurrent players since launch. The negative reception, however, has raised concerns about the upcoming PC release of Grand Theft Auto 6, with some fearing similar launch problems.

Currently, GTA 6 is slated for a Fall 2025 release on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S only. A former Rockstar developer recently offered an explanation for the delayed PC release, urging patience from PC gamers. Other recent news includes Take-Two's lawsuit against PlayerAuctions for unauthorized GTA 5 content and Rockstar's acquisition of Video Games Deluxe, now Rockstar Australia.