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 smash 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 removed from Steam at Rockstar's request, 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 underperforming 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. 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 has proven problematic for many players, leading to a wave of negative reviews. Many cite the error message, “The GTA Online profile associated with this Rockstar Games account is not eligible for migration at this time,” as the source of their frustration. Players report losing hundreds of hours of gameplay due to this issue, with some expressing extreme dissatisfaction and vowing to stick with the older version. Others criticize Rockstar support for its lack of assistance in resolving these migration problems.

Despite these issues, GTA 5 Enhanced remains incredibly popular on Steam, reaching a peak concurrent player count of 187,059 since its launch. Nevertheless, the negative reception has raised concerns about the upcoming PC release of Grand Theft Auto 6, fueling anxieties among PC gamers about potential 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 offered an explanation for 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.