Rockstar's enhanced version of Grand Theft Auto 5, launched in March, hasn't received the enthusiastic welcome anticipated 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 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. These features include Hao's Special Works upgrades, new vehicles, animal encounters, and access to GTA+ Membership, along with enhanced graphics and faster loading times. Existing GTA 5 PC owners can upgrade for free, migrating their Story Mode and Online progress.
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However, account migration issues are plaguing many players, forming the core of most negative reviews. Many report receiving 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 at the potential loss of hundreds of hours of gameplay.
Despite these issues, GTA 5 Enhanced remains highly played on Steam, peaking at 187,059 concurrent players since launch. Nevertheless, the problems are raising concerns about the upcoming PC release of Grand Theft Auto 6, with some fearing similar launch difficulties.
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 offered an explanation for the delayed PC release, 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.
