GTA 5 enthusiasts on PC have just experienced a major upgrade, aligning their experience with what next-gen console users have been enjoying. However, it hasn’t been all smooth sailing. The fresh update has landed with a thud in the Steam reviews, where reactions are mixed. Some players aren’t thrilled with the new features, while others have had issues bringing their existing characters into this upgraded world.
What really caught my attention, and probably strikes a chord with fellow players struggling with social anxiety, is the omission of in-game text chat. Picture this: you’re trying to coordinate with friends, staving off trolls, or attempting to recruit nonchalant newbies for your heist team, and now an essential communication tool is missing.
Critiques of this omission are making waves in the negative reviews of the Enhanced version, alongside complaints about game performance and appearance. A user on Steam, KeithTheBat, voiced their frustrations, stating, “Rockstar barely improved the gameplay but went all out with integrating GTA+. They’ve cut content, removed text chat in Online mode, and if you’ve ever been showered with in-game money in the past, you can’t carry your characters over. Not to mention, the lack of aim assist for controller users and restrictive graphical settings. Plus, the overpowering integration of GTA+ is evident.”
They continued, particularly on the chat issue, “Even though I have a mic, I’m hesitant about future Grand Theft Auto installments that omit text chat. It’s crucial for players without mics. How do you expect players to handle the coordination-heavy parts of something like the ‘Pacific Standard Job’ in GTA Online: Enhanced Edition without text chat? It’s just not feasible.”
The frustration has led some to reach out to Rockstar Support. The reply? A somewhat unsatisfying confirmation that text chat isn’t currently supported. They suggest using platform-specific chat features or texting in-game, which, to be honest, isn’t the most convenient solution.
For those struggling with account migrations, Rockstar’s Support page offers some guidance. It explains migration can take time and some profiles might not qualify due to prior suspensions, illegitimate progress, or insufficient progression in the game.
A bit of solace: Rockstar assures that the support for the ‘Legacy’ version of GTA 5 on PC isn’t being pulled anytime soon. So players preferring the old system can continue playing—as long as their friends stick around.
Plus, with GTA 6 potentially on the horizon, it might not be long before everyone forgets about the hiccups with the GTA 5 upgrade. How’s the new update treating you? Share your thoughts below!
