GTA 5 Enhanced / Rockstar
GTA 5 on PC has received a major update with next-gen features, but instead of applause, Rockstar received «mixed» reviews on Steam.
The studio has released an improved edition with faster downloads, updated graphics, and access to GTA+. The game has ray tracing, faster loading, an updated Career Builder, and access to special vehicles from Hao’s work. This brings the PC game up to par with the PS5 and Xbox Series versions.
Judging by the comments, the reason for the mixed reaction is that there are now more limitations. Also, many players criticized the game for the minimal difference with the base version. But the main complaint is the excessive integration of GTA+, which turns the game into an even more monetized product.
«Rockstar truly did the bare minimum improving the game & the absolute maximum integrating GTA+», — wrote one of the players on Steam
Others complain about the removal of online text chat. And also because of the impossibility of transferring characters and progress if the account has ever received GTA$ by dishonest means (even if the player is not to blame).
«I had 2000 hours on the base game and all my friends and I can’t even upgrade because some hacker «threw» money at us 3 years ago, which is unavoidable when playing this game on a PC», — said another player.
Some players have experienced lag and technical issues, although Rockstar has promised optimization. Others complain that «faster» downloads are not as fast as they would like Despite this, gamers still appreciated the improved graphics and the ability to get to the GTA Online lobby faster. However, globally, players believe that Rockstar has not done enough to justify the release of this update.
Recently, Rockstar has bought the developers of GTA Trilogy who ported GTA: The Trilogy. Meanwhile, the studio continues to work on GTA 6so the team can focus on creating additional content, updates, or even VR projects. Also, the continuation of the cult series can become much more open to mods thanks to cooperation with Roblox and Fortnite.