AdvertisementĪside from the expected HD textures, widescreen support, and UI overhauls, there are even more extravagant mods to add (unnecessarily) realistic effects like dynamic weather and ray traced reflections and shadows, all of which really stand out against the low-poly vehicle and character models. Though getting modernized versions of the GTA 3 trilogy sounds like great news for anyone who wants to revisit the games with a contemporary lick of paint, there are number of mods for the current PC versions that do a pretty good job of 'remastering' these PS2-era titles to make them more playable by today's standards. Current owners will also be able to download and access the games on their purchased platforms after they've been delisted, Rockstar confirmed. As of press time, all three games and the Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy bundle are still available on Steam. Steam is also noticeably absent from the new trilogy's list of confirmed platforms, which include the PlayStation 4 and 5, Xbox platforms, Nintendo Switch, and PC via Rockstar's game launcher, with iOS and Android ports coming next year.

While each entry received Windows ports in the early 2000s, PC players are currently limited to buying the games via Rockstar's game launcher or through Steam, and only the latter platform supports mods. Further Reading Single-player modding returns to GTA V after publisher takedownĪs has become standard practice for many publishers when updating older games for newer platforms, Rockstar is removing all previous versions and bundles of Grand Theft Auto 3, Vice City, and San Andreas from every console and PC storefront effective 'the week of October 11, 2021,' the publisher said on its support page.

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