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—a mere 54% positive out of 19,772 reviews. 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, significantly underperforming even Grand Theft Auto III – The Definitive Edition's 66% positive rating.

This 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 offers improved graphics and faster loading times, with the ability to migrate Story Mode and Online progress.

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However, the account migration process has proven problematic for many, leading to a flood of negative reviews. Numerous players report encountering the error message: “The GTA Online profile associated with this Rockstar Games account is not eligible for migration at this time.” This has understandably caused significant frustration, with players expressing anger over the potential loss of hundreds of hours of gameplay. Many negative reviews highlight the unhelpfulness of Rockstar support in resolving these migration issues.

Despite these significant technical hurdles, GTA 5 Enhanced remains incredibly popular on Steam, peaking at 187,059 concurrent players since its launch. This success, however, has fueled concerns about the upcoming PC release of Grand Theft Auto 6, with some fearing that the issues plaguing GTA 5 Enhanced could foreshadow a troubled launch for its highly anticipated successor.

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 and understanding from PC gamers. Meanwhile, Take-Two Interactive has filed a lawsuit against PlayerAuctions, alleging the marketplace facilitates the sale of unauthorized GTA 5 content obtained through hacking and exploits. In other news, Rockstar recently acquired Video Games Deluxe, renaming it Rockstar Australia.