3 GTA 5 Enhanced Steam reviews that disclose its flaws

Rockstar Games' recently released GTA 5 Enhanced offers a new way of experiencing the popular Grand Theft Auto title on PC. Owners of the original port on the platform, now named Grand Theft Auto 5 Legacy, can upgrade to this version for free and benefit from new graphics options, better performance, and exclusive multiplayer features.

Overall, there has been an improvement; however, it has its issues. In this article, we look at three GTA 5 Enhanced Steam reviews that disclose its flaws.

Here are 3 GTA 5 Enhanced Steam reviews that disclose its flaws

1) Lack of new content

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Steam user Deeli complained about the lack of new content in Grand Theft Auto 5 Enhanced. They described this new port as less of an upgrade since it lacks any actual new content. This is true to an extent, as the new version is largely the same as the Legacy version.

There are a few new features in the multiplayer, such as HSW upgrades for vehicles, but that doesn't make for a drastically different experience. Moreover, it was already present in the title's PS5 and Xbox Series X/S ports. Ray tracing features have been included in the PC version, too, and while they make a difference, that can't be considered a significant graphical upgrade.

There are many mods for the Legacy version that can make it look even better than Enhanced. Thus, the option for graphical enhancement was already available on PC.

Check out: What is GTA 5 Enhanced?

2) Account migration problems

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One of the biggest problems that players have been facing when upgrading to Grand Theft Auto 5 Enhanced is with account migration. Many have been denied the option to migrate their multiplayer character from Legacy to Enhanced.

As per a Rockstar Games support article, account suspensions, bans, and illegitimate progress could be the reasons behind this. Utilizing mods, hacks, or glitches to get money in Grand Theft Auto Online can count as illegitimate progress. Therefore, anyone who used these methods, no matter how long ago, might be prohibited from migrating their account.

However, many, like Steam user CookieRyoiki, have complained about being denied this feature despite having never used mods. This can be frustrating for someone with significant progress, as they can only play the new version with a new character.

Also check: GTA 5 Enhanced vs Legacy

3) Absence of text chat

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For some reason, GTA 5 Enhanced PC does not support text chat in Grand Theft Auto Online. It goes without saying that this is one of the most important features in any multiplayer title, and its absence from the new port has disappointed many players.

Steam user Vinexty also complained about this in their review of the game. They provided an example of the communication struggle, stating how they weren't even able to appreciate another player's car. Needless to say, communicating with strangers in more intense scenarios like heists or any other type of collaborative mission can be very difficult without text chat.

As a result, the overall Grand Theft Auto Online experience seems to have taken a hit in the Enhanced version on PC. What's worse is that we have no idea if this feature will be added to the game at any point in the future.

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Suyash holds a B.Tech degree and ventured into the world of gaming at a young age through the Prince of Persia Sands of Time trilogy. However, upon encountering GTA Vice City’s 1980s aesthetic, music, and vintage cars, he became enamored with the game, leading him to explore the rest of the franchise.

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