GTA 5 Enhanced Edition Receives Lowest User Reviews on Steam

Rockstar's latest update to *Grand Theft Auto 5*, known as *GTA 5 Enhanced*, has not been well-received by the Steam community since its launch on March 4. The game currently holds a 'mixed' user review rating on Steam, with only 54% of the 19,772 reviews being positive. This is a stark contrast to the original *GTA 5* on Steam, which, despite being unlisted and no longer searchable on Valve's platform, boasts a 'very positive' rating. In fact, *GTA 5 Enhanced* has the lowest user review score among all GTA titles on Steam, even falling below *Grand Theft Auto III – The Definitive Edition*, which sits at 66% positive reviews.

*GTA 5 Enhanced* is offered as a free upgrade for PC players of the original game, introducing features that were initially exclusive to the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X and S versions of *GTA Online*. These include access to Hao’s Special Works for the latest vehicles and performance upgrades, encounters with wildlife, and the ability to purchase a GTA+ Membership. Additionally, the update promises enhanced graphics and quicker loading times. All existing PC players can upgrade for free and transfer their Story Mode and Online progress. However, the process of migrating accounts has proven problematic for many, fueling a significant portion of the negative feedback.

Frustrated players have highlighted issues with account migration, with one user reporting, “'The GTA Online profile associated with this Rockstar Games account is not eligible for migration at this time,'” and expressing reluctance to start anew after nearly 700 hours of gameplay. Another review criticized the update as a downgrade, preferring to stick with the legacy version until the next game in the series arrives. Complaints about the inability to migrate accounts and the unhelpfulness of Rockstar support have been common themes among the negative reviews.

Despite these criticisms, *GTA 5 Enhanced* continues to be one of the most-played games on Steam, reaching a peak of 187,059 concurrent players since its launch. The rocky reception of the enhanced version has raised concerns among PC gamers about the potential launch of *Grand Theft Auto 6* on PC, given the current issues with *GTA 5 Enhanced*.

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*GTA 6* is scheduled to launch in the fall of 2025 on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X and S, leaving PC gamers waiting longer for their version. A former Rockstar developer has attempted to clarify why the PC release will follow the console launch, urging PC gamers to trust the studio despite the controversial decision. Meanwhile, Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick has addressed concerns about the future of *GTA Online* once *GTA 6* is released.

In related news, Take-Two has filed a lawsuit against PlayerAuctions, claiming the marketplace hosts unauthorized *GTA 5* content, including modified player accounts and virtual currency obtained through cheating. Additionally, Rockstar has acquired the developer behind *Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy – The Definitive Edition*, Video Games Deluxe, and rebranded it as Rockstar Australia.