Rockstar's enhanced version of Grand Theft Auto 5, launched in March, hasn't exactly received a warm welcome 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).
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 boasts improved graphics and faster loading times, and allows players to migrate their Story Mode and Online progress.
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However, the account migration process is proving problematic for many, leading to a wave of negative reviews. Numerous players report being unable to migrate their accounts, citing the error 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 over the loss of hundreds of hours of gameplay.
One player's scathing review sums up the sentiment: “This is an objective downgrade from the ‘old’ version. Gonna pretend this was never released and continue to enjoy Legacy version until the new game comes out when I'm 60.” Others echo similar concerns about Rockstar's support team's inability to resolve the migration issues.
Despite these issues, GTA 5 Enhanced remains incredibly popular on Steam, reaching a peak concurrent player count of 187,059 since launch. However, the negative reception has fueled concerns about the upcoming PC release of Grand Theft Auto 6, with some fearing a repeat of the current launch troubles.
AnswerSee ResultsCurrently, 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, Rockstar's parent company, is suing PlayerAuctions for selling unauthorized GTA 5 content. Finally, Rockstar recently acquired Video Games Deluxe, renaming it Rockstar Australia.
