Grand Theft Auto 5 Enhanced is finally here, bringing gamers an updated version of the beloved action-adventure game. As its name implies, the enhanced edition brings updated visuals, faster loading times, improved audio, and more. In theory, this new and improved version of the game ought to be a step up in nearly every way. However, players jumping into the game today quickly realized that one beloved PC feature has gone missing. In-game chat, previously a staple of playing GTA 5 on PC, is nowhere to be found.
The newly enhanced edition of GTA 5 is available on PC via the Rockstar Games Launcher and Steam. As of now, you can’t get GTA 5 Enhanced via the Epic Games Store. This version brings in many features from the console versions of the games, including new cars along with the performance upgrades to graphics and load times. And, perhaps most importantly, it’s free if you already own a PC version of GTA 5. For those who don’t yet own a copy of GTA 5, the Enhanced Edition costs $24.99, though it’s currently on sale to celebrate the new release.
Now that the GTA 5 update has arrived, gamers should be able to load GTA 5 Enhanced in their library on Steam or the Rockstar Games Launcher. However, there’s one reason you might want to stick to the original, now called GTA 5 Legacy vs. the new GTA 5 Enhanced.
Many gamers are used to communicating with friends while playing GTA 5 online using the game’s in-game text chat. However, this feature is no longer available in GTA 5 Enhanced. Players initially thought this might be a glitch, but in response to one player’s support ticket, Rockstar reportedly confirmed that “in-game text chat will not be supported at launch” for this new version of the game. In the same response, they suggested using “platform chat functionality” or “the game’s SMS feature” to communicate with fellow gamers.
For a version that’s meant to be an improvement, it’s interesting to see the removal of a feature that many players loved. However, the key wording “at launch” suggests that it’s possible in-game text chat could return in GTA 5 Enhanced eventually. For now, many gamers are sad to see the text chat missing, as it’s a common way to connect with other fans and even make new friends while playing GTA Online.
The upgrade for Grand Theft Auto V on PC is now available, introducing features previously only available on the latest generation of consoles, and modern PC enhancements including ambient occlusion and global illumination.
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