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 warm welcome expected 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 unfortunate title of the lowest-rated GTA game on Steam, trailing behind even Grand Theft Auto III – The Definitive Edition at 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, such as Hao's Special Works upgrades, animal encounters, and GTA+ Membership access. Improved graphics and faster loading times are also part of the package, along with the ability to migrate Story Mode and Online progress.

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However, the account migration process is proving problematic for many, leading to a surge of negative reviews. Many 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 angered players who've invested hundreds of hours into their game progress. Negative reviews highlight the frustration with this issue and the perceived lack of helpful support from Rockstar.

Despite these issues, GTA 5 Enhanced remains incredibly popular on Steam, peaking at 187,059 concurrent players since launch. However, the difficulties are fueling concerns about the upcoming PC release of Grand Theft Auto 6, with some fearing a repeat of these 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 delayed PC release, urging patience and understanding from PC gamers. 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.