It took a few leaks and some waiting, but Rockstar has finally confirmed the existence of Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy – The Definitive Edition. Headed to PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PC, and even Nintendo Switch, the Definitive Edition will contain the three PlayStation 2-era Grand Theft Auto games and is set for launch later this year. There will also be a release on mobile platforms, scheduled for 2022. Rockstar claims that the remaster offers "across-the-board upgrades", with better graphics and some modernization to the gameplay.

It was also announced that the current versions of Grand Theft Auto III, Vice City, and San Andreas will all be delisted a week from today, so if you want to own those digital versions for preservation, the time to buy them is now.

In honor of the upcoming anniversary, today we are excited to announce that all three games will be coming to current generation platforms later this year in Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy – The Definitive Edition: https://t.co/cMNwlfj3R5 pic.twitter.com/RrbCl1EWLx

— Rockstar Games (@RockstarGames) October 8, 2021

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[M7L7NK7]

So there's gonna be a gap in time between (old versions delisted 1 week from now) and (release of GTA remasters) where we just can't legally buy these games at all? That's kinda lame.

Then buy them in the next week or wait for the collection?

 

[Asia81]

Ah shit, here we go again

 

[Deleted member 568587]

Would be kinda cool if they gave the Stories games the same treatment, but I doubt it.

 

[djnate27]

I hope it come in with 3 physical game card cartidges and the booklet also the map. Hmmmm. . . maybe will come true

Yep. Just like the 3 separate discs that the IV Complete Edition got.

 

[djnate27]

I used to love and respect Rockstar Games a lot but that has stopped a few years ago, they're barely a shadow of their past self, completely drowning in greed.
I'm gonna pirate it just out of spite

The characters in their games would be proud of you.

 

[Xzi]

They definitely didn't get the rights back to the songs that they've nuked from the PC versions and re-releases

Are there not mods to restore the full OSTs? I'd assume this re-release might generate enough interest to create one if not.

 

[DarknessPlay3r]

Aw, I was hoping it would have the original GTA games.
GTA London was shit.

I've corrected this for you.

 

[The Real Jdbye]

I've corrected this for you.

Reported.

 

[DarknessPlay3r]

Reported.

Honestly, as if driving in that game wasn't a challenge enough at times, throw in driving on the wrong fucking side of the road!!!

It's like they saw a barrel of monkies and said watch this and handed them matches and a large barrel of gas...

I hope if nothing else for these 3 games that they fix the driving AI to stop almost *always* making a right hand turn at every goddamn intersection. The number of times I've T-boned cars on a bike while passing on the right... lol

Are there not mods to restore the full OSTs? I'd assume this re-release might generate enough interest to create one if not.

Yeah there are mods to restore the full OSTs, I'm pretty sure it "techinically" required owning the original versions that had them. As much as I look forward to seeing something hopefully good come of these, not having all the mods I'm used to isn't great.

 

[TheZander]

I've liked GTA since GTA 3 played all of them since then. I've never beaten a single one though.

 

[RichardTheKing]

So...should I buy the original three games on Steam, then?

 

[smashbro596]

my biggest question is...
how's the radio? are rockstar going to pony up the cash needed to keep its liscenses? or will the radios be completely neutered in these rereleases?
and, AND... how modder friendly will the pc version be?

 

[pedro702]

i wonder if we will get a physical release for any console, or if it will be digital only for all consoles.

 

[DinohScene]

obligatory 'we saw this coming from a mile away' joke

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Gee, you've got a worn copy.

 

[Purple_Shyguy]

Why do they pretend 1+2+London don't exist?

I'd love a modern port of those with modern QoL

 

[HRudyPlayZ]

Yeah a new game to download. (notice how i said download, not buy)
Re3 and ReVC will probably be better anyways.

 

[AxlSt00pid]

I love GTA and I really REALLY want these (2nd) remasters to be good

But we're talking about 2021 Rockstar

 

[Cyan]

They don't have any more plateforms to re re re release GTA V so they are now doing the same with their older games, and people still buy them
Still no GTA VI, they are busy to release GTA III

 

[M7L7NK7]

Yeah a new game to download. (notice how i said download, not buy)
Re3 and ReVC will probably be better anyways.

Ur so cool u bad downloaderer!!!

 

[Xzi]

Scratch my previous reply, Rockstar is apparently making this exclusive to their own launcher in a hair-brained attempt to kill the modding scene. Seems pirates will get the better and more complete product.