The Review
Rockstar's decade-old open-world crime epic returned in 2025 with an "Enhanced" overhaul — ray tracing, faster loading, 3D audio — built on the same Los Santos that has anchored the franchise since 2013.
Critics have generally welcomed the technical glow-up, calling it a strong showcase for current-gen hardware and a fitting tour of Los Santos for newcomers and returning players alike, while noting it's still fundamentally the same decade-old game underneath the new coat of paint.
Players on Steam have responded well too — recent review activity runs in the high-80s percent positive — with many pointing to the free upgrade-in-place for existing PC owners as a goodwill gesture, even as GTA Online's grind and microtransaction-heavy economy continue to split opinion.
