Rockstar Games has set a new record withGrand Theft Auto 5 Enhanced, though it’s probably not the kind of record they were hoping for. The recently released title has become the lowest-rated game in Rockstar’s history on Steam. Despite offeringenhanced featureslike ray tracing, improved loading times, and additional vehicles, fans have not responded positively to this release.
According toPCGamesN,Grand Theft Auto 5 Enhancedcurrently holds a ‘Mixed’ rating onSteam, with only about 51% of the 12,000 reviews being positive. This makes it the worst-rated game in Rockstar’s history,even falling below the heavily criticizedGrand Theft Auto: The Trilogy – The Definitive Edition. While the game still has tens of thousands of regular players, its numbers are far behind those of the originalGTA 5and theGTA 5Legacy version.
Rockstar’s GTA 5 Enhanced Is Not As Well-Received By GTA Fans
The Reviews Are In, And They Are Brutal.
A quick glance at the reviews forGrand Theft Auto 5 Enhanced Editionon Steam reveals why the title was poorly received. Reviewers didn’t hold back in pointing out its issues.One review criticized the inability to migrate accounts, saying Rockstar’s support was “completely useless” and unable to help, forcing players to start the game from scratch. Another review described the game as “a complete stuttery mess” and nearly unplayable.
You can check out our handy guide on how tomigrate your accountto the Definitive Edition.
Other reviews argue that the game looks nearly identical to the original, making the “Enhanced Edition” feel pointless. As a result, it’s now Rockstar’s lowest-rated title. The closest in terms of reviews isGTA 3: The Definitive Edition, which holds a 65% positive rating, followed by the PC port ofManhuntwith a 68% rating.
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Meanwhile, theDefinitive EditionsofSan AndreasandVice Cityhave higher review scores, sitting at 73% and 76%, respectively. While it’s still early forGTA 5 Enhanced Edition,its negative reviews may not all be related to performance issues.
The negative reception ofGrand Theft Auto 5 Enhanced Editionmay stem from frustration over the lack of news onGrand Theft Auto 6, especially with no official release date and no major updates since its announcement in 2023. The game’s performance issues and technical problems certainly don’t help its case, especially considering it seemed to have been released by Rockstar rather quickly, just to hold fans over untilGTA 6. However, even titles called terrible at launch, likeGTA 3: The Definitive Edition,have improved over the years.
Speaking ofGTA 6, Take-Two Interactive still insists ona fall 2025 release. Unfortunately, that’s the only concrete information fans have received so far; everything else is a swirl of rumors and predictions. WhetherGTA 6doesbring back fan-favorite characters, costs $100 at launch, orsells its online mode separately, it’s almost certain to earn a better reception thanGrand Theft Auto 5 Enhanced Edition.
