GTA 5 Enhanced Edition's Steam launch faced significant backlash from players, with widespread complaints about technical problems and difficulties migrating progress to GTA Online.
The immediate negative response dramatically affected the game's Steam rating, temporarily making GTA 5 Enhanced the poorest-reviewed Rockstar title in the platform's history.
While player ratings eventually modestly recovered (reaching 50.59%), it remains Rockstar's second-worst Steam performance, trailing only L.A. Noire: The VR Case Files (49.63%). This disappointing reception highlights the risks developers face when releasing enhanced versions of existing games.
The overwhelmingly negative reviews emphasize how crucial technical optimization and seamless player transitions are - particularly for legendary franchises like Grand Theft Auto. Despite ongoing improvements from Rockstar, this incident demonstrates players' uncompromising standards for beloved gaming series.
