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 outperforming 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, such as Hao's Special Works upgrades, new vehicles, animal encounters, and GTA+ Membership access. Improved graphics and faster loading times are also part of the package. Existing GTA 5 PC owners could upgrade for free, migrating their Story Mode and Online progress.

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However, the account migration process has proven problematic for many, fueling much of the negative feedback. Numerous "most helpful" reviews highlight failed migrations, with players reporting the error message: "The GTA Online profile associated with this Rockstar Games account is not eligible for migration at this time." This has led to considerable frustration, with players expressing anger over the loss of potentially hundreds of hours of gameplay.

Despite these issues, GTA 5 Enhanced remains incredibly popular on Steam, peaking at 187,059 concurrent players since launch. The difficulties, however, have raised concerns about the upcoming PC release of Grand Theft Auto 6, prompting worries about potential 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 attempted to explain the post-console PC release strategy, urging PC gamers to remain patient. 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.