GTA 5 Enhanced Edition on PC is Missing a Feature

Grand Theft Auto 5 Enhanced players have noticed that the PC version is missing the in-game text chat feature, and many aren’t happy about the feature’s exclusion. The enhanced re-release of Grand Theft Auto 5 brought several features that were once exclusive to the game’s PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S versions, including improved graphics and audio.

Grand Theft Auto 5 Enhanced launched on March 4 for PC with optimizations that bring parity with the existing PS5 and Xbox Series X|S versions of GTA 5. In addition, the improved PC version has new features exclusive to the platform, such as Nvidia DLSS support for GeForce RTX graphics cards and new ray tracing options. Players who own the original version of GTA 5 can also migrate their story mode and GTA Online progress, and they still retain access to the legacy version, which is now titled GTA 5 Legacy in Steam libraries. Although the improved re-release has many features and updated content that PC gamers have been asking for, the release is far from perfect for some fans due to the omission of in-game text chat.

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Grand Theft Auto 5 Enhanced players discovered that GTA Online no longer has an in-game text chat feature on PC, and the player base is sharing their thoughts in the Steam user reviews section of the game. Many fans believe that GTA 5 Enhanced is not the definitive version of the game that they wanted due to the missing chat feature and other problems, such as performance issues and complications while attempting to migrate from the legacy version of GTA 5. Some players thought the omission of the chat feature was a glitch, but Rockstar Games reportedly stated that the feature will not be supported at launch, according to a player’s support ticket shared on GTA Forums. Instead of text chat, Rockstar Games encouraged the use of Steam chat features or the game’s SMS feature for communication with other players.

Grand Theft Auto 5 Enhanced Players Aren’t Happy With the Lack of a Text Chat Feature

• GTA 5 Enhanced has more than 1,600 negative reviews on Steam due to the omission of text chat.
• Players also cite performance issues and trouble migrating data from the legacy version of GTA 5.

On Grand Theft Auto 5 Enhanced’s launch day, the game amassed more than 1,600 negative reviews on Steam. The negative reception surrounding the missing chat feature and the game’s technical issues also led GTA 5 Enhanced to receive a “Mixed” rating on Steam, similar to Monster Hunter Wilds’ launch day woes on PC.

It’s unclear whether text chat could make a return, but Rockstar Games does have a feedback page on the official GTA Online website, which allows players to submit feedback that could be used to improve the game. The removal of text chat is a point of contention for many fans, but the near 50% split between positive and negative reviews on Steam does show that there’s plenty of GTA 5 Enhanced players finding enjoyment in the game so far. With Grand Theft Auto 6 releasing in fall 2025, the coming months may be a good time to get back into GTA 5.

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Released

September 17, 2013

ESRB

M For Mature 17+ due to Blood and Gore, Intense Violence, Mature Humor, Nudity, Strong Language, Strong Sexual Content, Use of Drugs and Alcohol

Developer(s)

Rockstar North