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Let’s take a look at some Steam reviews that show how the community feels about the release of GTA 5 Enhanced.
The release of GTA 5 Enhanced was met with mixed feelings from fans. Despite the anticipation for improved graphics and performance, the reception has been mixed, with only 51% of over 12,200 reviews being positive.
Most of the reviews are players complaining about bugs, bad performance, or migration issues. Meanwhile, those who gave a thumbs up had fewer good things to say and simply called the upgrade average. This article delves into GTA 5 Enhanced Steam reviews that show how the community feels.
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5. Literally a Silent Protagonist
For a game that thrives on chaotic online encounters, removing the text chat feels like a major step backward. Steam user BrightHeart didn’t hold back on his review:
“Better graphics and fewer bugs, technically awesome. However, Rockstar removed chat in an ONLINE game. All missions and lobbies feel so dead now. I’m scared how heists with randoms look like now when you can’t even tell your strategy or give advice. Worst thing they ever did.”
Some major NPCs in GTA 5 Online often comment on the protagonist being silent all the time. It looks like Rockstar Games took it literally and made the players unable to communicate properly with other players.
The frustration runs deeper when you realize that this isn’t some new mechanic being introduced; it’s a feature being removed from a game that had it working just fine for years. It gives the impression that the “enhanced” version wasn’t just about visual polish but also came with unexpected limitations.
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4. Hours of Progress, Lost
For longtime GTA Online players, the Enhanced Edition should’ve been a smooth upgrade, not a hard reset. But for players like -Element-, who’s been around since the PS3 era, the experience was anything but seamless.
“Have been playing since 2013 on PS3. Countless hours put into the game… ‘Your account is not eligible for migration at this time.’ Yeahhhh, I’m not starting over with a level 575 character. Get ***** Rockstar. What a joke. 3200+ hours gone.”
With some players having migration issues, they are stuck playing the Legacy edition. This means they are locked out of the new features the Enhanced Edition offers, like graphics improvements and new content.
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3. A Smooth Ride, for Some
Not all reviews paint a grim picture. For a few players, GTA V Enhanced is an appreciative update. Steam user Vinnmobile offered a positive report, highlighting performance enhancement and smooth transition:
“It runs way smoother than legacy. It looks objectively better, the character transfer process was instant, and I was able to log straight in. For now, there are no hackers. Hopefully it stays that way… There’s no reason not to upgrade.”
This review is a reminder that although many players saw problems, others have experienced this version as Rockstar’s most refined approach to GTA V to date. The catch? That favorable experience appears to be based on your system, your account migration luck, and maybe a little patience.
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2. Faster… When It Works
Performance improvements are one of the main selling points of GTA V Enhanced. However, for some players, it’s a bit of a mixed bag. User A3D4N points out that while the game runs better once it actually loads, the infamous infinite loading screens seem to be making a comeback:
“It seems like the infinite loading screens are more common with this version, but when it does load properly, it’s pretty fast. Overall, I think this version is better than Legacy if not just for the extra content.”
While the reviewer did give it a thumbs up, their statement did not really sound like a very satisfied customer. Ultimately, this review walks the line between optimism and critique, showing that GTA V Enhanced can be better than the original, even if it occasionally stumbles on its way there.
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1. The Story Went Full Circle
GTA Online’s release in 2013 was also not perfect. There were issues with a black screen for some players, preventing them from playing the game. Eventually, the issue was fixed. Ironically, the story went back full circle. This time, players can’t play the game due to a migration error.
One review from Steam user Treesama reads like a time capsule, capturing the feelings they felt on GTA Online’s original launch back in 2013 and the state of GTA V Enhanced in 2025:
“Twelve years, two console generations, friends gained, friends lost, what feels like an entire lifetime gone by, and here you are, 2025… So you download the game, and go to bring over your old save… Then, when it goes to transfer your character, you’re met with a ‘The GTA Online profile associated with this Rockstar Games account is not eligible for migration at this time.”
“In what can only be considered some cruel twist of fate or irony, your journey ended the way it started. With a black screen telling you that you’re not allowed to play the game.”
According to community speculations, the migration issues that players are facing are mainly due to receiving funds from illegal sources. Hackers have plagued GTA Online for years, dropping unsolicited money into lobbies. If you were one of the unlucky ones who received money from these hackers, your account might be locked from upgrading to the Enhanced edition.
It’s been nearly a month since the release of GTA V Enhanced. While the graphical upgrades and smoother performance are appreciated by some, the experience remains uneven at best. Only time will tell if Rockstar Games can fix these issues—or if they’ll remain until the release of GTA 6, when everyone finally moves on from GTA 5.
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