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 exactly been a hit on Steam. The game boasts a "mixed" user review rating, with only 54% of the nearly 20,000 reviews positive. This is a stark contrast to the original GTA 5, now unlisted on Steam, which held a "very positive" rating. In fact, GTA 5 Enhanced currently holds the dubious distinction of being the lowest-rated GTA title on Steam, even surpassing the poorly-received Grand Theft Auto III – The Definitive Edition (66% positive reviews).

The free upgrade for PC players includes features previously exclusive to PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S versions of GTA Online: Hao's Special Works upgrades, new vehicles, animal encounters, and GTA+ Membership access. It also boasts improved graphics and faster loading times, along with the ability to migrate Story Mode and Online progress.

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However, the account migration process appears to be problematic for many, leading to a flood of negative reviews. Many users report being unable to migrate their accounts, citing the message: "The GTA Online profile associated with this Rockstar Games account is not eligible for migration at this time." This has resulted in significant frustration, with players expressing anger at losing hundreds of hours of gameplay. The lack of effective support from Rockstar is also a major source of complaint.

Despite these issues, GTA 5 Enhanced remains incredibly popular on Steam, reaching a peak concurrent player count of 187,059 since its release. However, the negative reception has raised concerns about the upcoming PC release of Grand Theft Auto 6, with some fearing similar launch difficulties.

Currently, GTA 6 is slated for a Fall 2025 release on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S only. A former Rockstar developer recently attempted to explain the delayed PC release, urging patience from PC gamers. Meanwhile, Take-Two Interactive has sued PlayerAuctions for selling unauthorized GTA 5 content. Finally, Rockstar recently acquired Video Games Deluxe, renaming it Rockstar Australia.