Rockstar's latest update to *Grand Theft Auto 5*, known as *GTA 5 Enhanced*, has not been well-received by the Steam community following its launch on March 4. The game currently holds a 'mixed' user review rating on Steam, with only 54% of the 19,772 reviews being positive. This is a stark contrast to the original *GTA 5* on Steam, which, despite being unlisted at Rockstar's request, boasts a 'very positive' rating.
Interestingly, *GTA 5 Enhanced* is the lowest-rated GTA game on Steam, outranking even *Grand Theft Auto III – The Definitive Edition*, which sits at 66% positive reviews. *GTA 5 Enhanced* is a free upgrade for PC players, offering features previously exclusive to PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X and S versions of *GTA Online*. These features include access to Hao's Special Works for vehicles and performance upgrades, animal encounters, and the option to purchase a GTA+ Membership, alongside enhanced graphics and faster load times. Players with existing *GTA 5* on PC can upgrade for free and transfer their Story Mode and Online progress.
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Despite the appealing upgrade, the process of migrating accounts has been fraught with issues, which appears to be the primary reason for the negative reviews. Players have reported significant problems with the migration process, with many unable to transfer their *GTA Online* profiles. One frustrated user shared, "‘The GTA Online profile associated with this Rockstar Games account is not eligible for migration at this time,’" and expressed reluctance to start over, considering their extensive gameplay hours.
Another review highlighted the arbitrary nature of account migration restrictions, with Rockstar's support being unable to assist. A third review echoed these sentiments, criticizing the minimal improvements offered by *GTA 5 Enhanced* in light of the account migration issues and the game's age.
Despite these challenges, *GTA 5 Enhanced* remains popular on Steam, with a peak concurrent player count of 187,059 since its launch. However, the rocky reception has raised concerns among PC gamers about the upcoming release of *Grand Theft Auto 6*, with fears that similar issues may plague its launch.
*GTA 6* is set to launch in the fall of 2025 on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X and S, with no immediate plans for a PC release. This delay has been a point of contention, with a former Rockstar developer suggesting PC gamers should trust the studio's timing. Meanwhile, Take-Two's CEO, Strauss Zelnick, has addressed concerns about *GTA Online*'s future post-*GTA 6* launch.
In related news, Take-Two has initiated legal action against PlayerAuctions for unauthorized *GTA 5* content, while Rockstar has acquired *Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy – The Definitive Edition* developer Video Games Deluxe, rebranding it as Rockstar Australia.
