Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy - Definitive Edition News
February2022
News Shoddy GTA Trilogy Remasters to Get PS5, PS4 Patches Soon
Claude almighty
Rockstar’s disappointing GTA Trilogy remasters will get a new patch next week, presumably addressing any other outstanding issues with these shoddy re-releases. The package – featuring GTA 3, GTA Vice City, and GTA San Andreas – launched last year, and was quickly ridiculed for its poor performance and presentation. The...
News Busted PS5, PS4 GTA Remasters Sold Around 10 Million Copies
GTA 5 now up to 160 million units
There’s a wee bit of numberwang involved in these sales statistics, but stick with us because the figures are eye-opening. So, Rockstar overlord Take-Two has posted its latest financial report, and in it is an update on Grand Theft Auto’s sales performance. The headline is that GTA 5 has now sold 160 million...
January2022
News Beleaguered PS2 Remaster GTA Vice City Spotted for PS Now
Coming next week, it seems
Grand Theft Auto III: Definitive Edition will leave PS Now on 31st January, but it looks like it’s poised to be replaced by GTA Vice City: Definitive Edition. A slew of images have emerged across Reddit and social medi
News GTA Trilogy Has Done 'Just Great', Exec Says 'Glitch Was Resolved'
Take-Two chief satisfied with remasters
GTA Trilogy has received a few patches since its dismal launch, but it remains below par as Rockstar works to resurrect it. Take-Two and Rockstar overlord Strauss Zelnick is fairly satisfied with the game, though, as he told investors that it’s “done just great” and while it had a “glitch in the...
December2021
Guide GTA Vice City Definitive Edition: All Cheats
All cheat codes for GTA Vice City Definitive Edition
What are all cheats for GTA Vice City Definitive Edition in the GTA Trilogy? Rockstar's cult classic gives you the keys to an 80s open world, and just like any Grand Theft Auto game, the release is packed full of cheat codes for you to fool around with. As part of our GTA Trilogy guide
Guide GTA 3 Definitive Edition: All Cheats
All cheat codes for GTA 3 Definitive Edition
What are all cheats for GTA 3 Definitive Edition in the GTA Trilogy? The first 3D GTA game set in Liberty City is populated with plenty of things to do, but faffing about with its systems using cheat codes can give you the license to go a bit crazy. As part of our GTA Trilogy guide, we're going to share...
Guide GTA San Andreas Definitive Edition: All Cheats
All cheat codes for GTA San Andreas Definitive Edition
What are all cheats for GTA San Andreas Definitive Edition in the GTA Trilogy? Rockstar's crime sandbox spanning the fictional state of San Andreas packs an engaging and entertaining story, but is arguably at its most fun when you're fooling around. Fortunately, the developer gives you the...
News GTA Trilogy Physical Release Delayed on PS4
Still coming before Christmas, though
GTA Trilogy — or Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy - The Definitive Edition if you've all the time in the world — released digitally on PlayStation 5 and PS4 in mid-November. Obviously, the game has been on a rough ride since then, with bugs, graphical issues, and more dealing a heavy blow to its reputation. A...
November2021
News GTA Trilogy Patch 1.03 Fixes Another Boatload of Bugs, Adds 'Cloud Cover' on PS5, PS4
Bit by bit
GTA Trilogy has a new update on PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4. As you'd expect, it promises to fix another huge list of bugs in all three games. Somehow, the patch notes are even longer than last time, so you'll have to forgive us for all of the scrolling that you're about to do. There are a couple of notable graphical improvements...
News GTA Trilogy Patch 1.02 Fixes Huge List of Bugs on PS5, PS4
It's a start
A big bug-squashing update for GTA Trilogy is now live on PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4. It arrives following an apology from Rockstar, in which the company stated that it has "ongoing plans to address the technical issues and to improve each game going forward". And boy does this remastered collection need it. The bugs and...
News Original GTA Games to Be Restored on PC, But No Word on PS Store
Gone but not forgotten
Rockstar has apologised for the “unexpected technical issues” which have derailed the GTA Trilogy’s launch, and has promised swift action to “address” the issues and “improve each game going forward”. A patch will be deployed on the PlayStation 5 and PS4 in the coming days, with “ongoing plans” to enhance the...
News Rockstar Apologises for the State of GTA Trilogy on PS5, PS4
PS5, PS4 buyers don't get access to original versions
Rockstar has today apologised for the launch state of Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy - Definitive Edition in a post on its official website. The studio writes: "We want to provide an update regarding the unexpected technical issues that came to light as part of the launch of Grand Theft Auto: The...
Who needs directions?
How do you find Mike Toreno without any of the referenced locations in GTA San Andreas Definitive Edition in the GTA Trilogy? The Who Needs Directions? Trophy in GTA San Andreas Definitive Edition is missable, but is fairly straightforward once you know what to do. As part of our GTA
News Even GTA Trilogy's Rockstar Social Club Integration Is Disappointing
Social hubbub
We don’t mean to kick Chop while he’s down, but GTA Trilogy’s list of disappointments extend to its Social Club integration as well. For those of you who aren’t familiar with the Rockstar social network, this is a browser-based experience that plugs into most of the label’s games, and allows you to connect with friends and...
Here we go again
It's being torn to shreds on Metacritic and its unbelievable bugs have already spawned countless internet memes, but we have no doubt that GTA Trilogy will pull some serious sales numbers. Whether the game deserves commercial success if obviously up for debate (the developer has at least
News Unsurprisingly, the GTA Trilogy Is Getting Review Bombed on PS5, PS4
Push Square's review still a way away
If you’re wondering where the Push Square review of the GTA Trilogy is, we didn’t receive the game until its official launch date at 3PM UK time on 11th November, so we’re still busy working our way through what is an enormous package. Don’t expect us to deliver our final verdict for at least another...
News GTA Trilogy Patches and Updates Already in the Works for PS5, PS4
A fix up
It’s no real surprise for updates and patches for a game to be in production the second they ship, but some would argue that GTA Trilogy needs them more than most. While we’ve already pointed out in our GTA Trilogy PS5 and PS4 hands on that the game isn’t quite as bad as the social media backlash would lead you to believe, it’s...
Guide GTA San Andreas Definitive Edition: How to Stealth Kill All Enemies in Madd Dogg's Rhymes
Assassin
How do you stealth kill all enemies in the mission Madd Dogg's Rhymes in GTA San Andreas Definitive Edition in the GTA Trilogy? The Assassin Trophy in GTA San Andreas Definitive Edition is missable, and can be difficult to get right. As part of our GTA Trilogy guide, we're going to explain how to stealth kill all enemies in the
Hands On Is the GTA Trilogy Really That Bad on PS5, PS4?
A number six with extra dip
In response to the headline: honestly, no. As is so often the case when there’s an online backlash, the reality isn’t quite as bad as the memes would lead you to believe – but make no mistake, the GTA Trilogy deserves better, and Rockstar has its work cut out rectifying this sorry state of affairs. This is a...
News GTA Trilogy Adds Iconic 90s Cheat Big Head Mode
Make those character models even uglier
GTA Trilogy has attracted its fair share of criticism for its ugly character models, unsightly rain, and array of bugs and glitches – but it does have one redeeming feature: Big Head Mode. Disco
News GTA Trilogy's Rain Is Giving Fans a Headache
Also, upscaling causes copious spelling errors
GTA Trilogy has some well-documented graphical bugs and glitches, but the rain is one of the standouts. This clip from GTA San Andreas perhaps shows it off best, as it essentially resembles white streaks all over the screen. To make matters worse, the rain doesn’t hit any pools of water, so you get a...
News Here's the Obligatory GTA Trilogy PS5, PS4 Bugs and Glitches Compilation
Didn't take long
This was coming, wasn’t it? When we reported on unrest among fans regarding the limited GTA Trilogy media available prior to release, we always got the sense a sh*tstorm was brewing – and, well, here it is. Yesterday we shared some scruffy screenshots from the PlayStation 5 and PS
News GTA Trilogy's PS5 Framerate Analysed, And It Ain't Pretty
See you 'round, like a quarter pound
Making games is really difficult, but when it comes to Rockstar’s remasters of the classic PlayStation 2 Grand Theft Auto titles, you could be forgiven for expecting slick performance on Sony’s supercharged PS5 console. This is, after all, a system that runs releases like Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart at a...
News GTA Trilogy's Inevitable Backlash Is Already Brewing
Sprunk a leak
Update: More unusual and amusing images from the GTA Trilogy are beginning to emerge online, and while we're still uncertain of how representative they are of the final product, they're certainly a hoot: One fan also spotted this shop window in Vice City, which has an incredible three spelling errors on it:
News GTA Trilogy Pulled from PS Store After Early Unlock Debacle
Here we go again
The GTA Trilogy was supposed to unlock at 10AM ET worldwide, making it a simultaneous launch around the globe. As you can probably tell from our homepage, that didn’t go well: the game released in countries like New Zealand at midnight, meaning fans have been digging in for nearing 24 hours now. Rather than just unlock these...
Guide GTA Trilogy Guide: GTA 3, Vice City, San Andreas Tips, Tricks, and Collectibles
Grand theft auto
GTA Trilogy, or GTA The Trilogy - Definitive Edition, is a compilation of Rockstar's iconic PlayStation 2 open world games GTA 3, GTA Vice City, and GTA San Andreas for the PS5 and PS4. All three Grand Theft Auto titles have been remastered, featuring improved
Guide GTA San Andreas Definitive Edition: All Import / Export Car Locations
Where to find all Import / Export cars in San Andreas
What are all Import / Export car locations for GTA San Andreas Definitive Edition in the GTA Trilogy? Import / Export, or Exports and Imports as it's also known, is a side-quest activity first introduced in GTA 3 which sees you stealing a list of wanted vehicles and delivering them to a specific...
Guide GTA 3 Definitive Edition: All Import / Export Car Locations
Where to find all Import / Export cars in Liberty City
What are all Import / Export car locations for GTA 3 Definitive Edition in the GTA Trilogy? Import / Export — sometimes also known as Exports and Imports, specifically in GTA San Andreas — is a recurring side-quest in the Grand Theft Auto series which sees you obtaining a list of wanted...
Guide GTA Vice City Definitive Edition: All Import / Export Car Locations
Where to find all Import / Export cars in Vice City
What are all Import / Export car locations for GTA Vice City Definitive Edition in the GTA Trilogy? Import / Export, also known as Sunshine Autos Import / Export Garage in GTA Vice City, is a recurring side-quest in the Grand Theft Auto games whereby you must recover requested vehicles and return...
Guide GTA San Andreas Definitive Edition: All Snapshots Locations
All photograph locations in San Andreas
What are all Snapshots locations for GTA San Andreas Definitive Edition in the GTA Trilogy? Snapshots are one of the collectible types in GTA San Andreas, which involve using the Camera to capture a designated spot or scene. Snapshots are represented by floating camera icons which can be seen when you equip...
Guide GTA San Andreas Definitive Edition: All Purchasable Properties and Hotel Suites
All safehouse locations and prices in San Andreas
What are all purchasable properties and hotel suites for GTA San Andreas Definitive Edition in the GTA Trilogy? Purchasable properties and hotel suites, also known as safehouses, allow protagonist CJ to save while out and about in San Andreas. Many also come with added amenities, like wardrobes and...
Guide GTA San Andreas Definitive Edition: All Horseshoes Locations
All lucky Horseshoes locations in San Andreas
What are all Horseshoes locations for GTA San Andreas Definitive Edition in the GTA Trilogy? Horseshoes are one of the collectible types in GTA San Andreas, and can be found mostly around the Las Venturas area. These collectibles resemble floating Horseshoes, which simply need to be walked through in...
Guide GTA San Andreas Definitive Edition: All Oysters Locations
All clams and shells in San Andreas
What are all Oysters locations for GTA San Andreas Definitive Edition in the GTA Trilogy? Oysters are a type of collectible in GTA San Andreas, and they are found all over the map, typically in water. They're easily visible despite mostly being found in lakes and the ocean, and simply need to be swam through in...
Guide GTA San Andreas Definitive Edition: How to Achieve Maximum Respect, Muscle, and Sex Appeal
Alter your attributes in San Andreas
How do you achieve maximum Respect, Muscle, and Sex Appeal in GTA San Andreas Definitive Edition in the GTA Trilogy? GTA San Andreas has a number of life simulation attributes, also known as Statistics, which influence protagonist CJ's performance in certain scenarios. The main statistics are as follows: Respect,...
Guide GTA 3 Definitive Edition: All Songs, Soundtracks, and Music
All radio stations in Liberty City
What are all songs, soundtracks, and music in GTA 3 Definitive Edition in the GTA Trilogy? Music shapes the mood in the Grand Theft Auto franchise, and GTA 3's legendary Liberty City radio stations helped establish what the series would go on to become. As part of our GTA Trilogy guide, we're going to share all...
Guide GTA Vice City Definitive Edition: All Songs, Soundtracks, and Music
All radio stations in Vice City
What are all songs, soundtracks, and music in GTA Vice City Definitive Edition in the GTA Trilogy? Music is a fundamental part of the Grand Theft Auto franchise, and GTA Vice City's iconic 80s soundtrack is arguably one of the most memorable in gaming history. As part of our GTA Trilogy guide, we're going to share all...
Guide GTA San Andreas Definitive Edition: All Songs, Soundtracks, and Music
All radio stations in San Andreas
What are all songs, soundtracks, and music in GTA San Andreas Definitive Edition in the GTA Trilogy? Music is a big part of each Grand Theft Auto game, and GTA San Andreas' mixture of mostly 90s jams are very much ingrained into the memory of most gamers. As part of our GTA Trilogy guide, we're going to share all...
News GTA Trilogy's PS5, PS4 Soundtracks Missing Songs from PS2 Originals
Michael Jackson and many more cut
With copies of the GTA Trilogy leaking all over YouTube and Twitch, series creator Rockstar has finally come out and revealed a few more details about its compilation. One of the big questions fans had pertained to the soundtracks, and we can now confirm that they’re identical to any post-2014 re-releases, meaning...
News No, Tommy Vercetti Still Can't Swim in GTA Vice City on PS5, PS4
Shark card
Forget those clickbait YouTube thumbnails that appeared to imply the contrary: Tommy Vercetti still can’t swim in GTA Vice City in the GTA Trilogy. Footage of Rockstar’s remaster is beginning to be shared online, and naturally one of the first things fans have been trying is jumping in the ocean. As you can see from the timestamp...
News GTA Trilogy PS5, PS4 Gameplay Shared Online
Footage from all three games
Update: Hours and hours of GTA Trilogy footage is now beginning to appear online. This stream embedded above is based on the PlayStation 5 version of GTA San Andreas, and we can see it running in 60 frames-per-second with all of its bells-and-whistles. The game definitely does look sharp, although it is ultimately still...
News Rockstar Readies for GTA Trilogy with Grand Theft Auto GIFs
Available to use on Instagram, TikTok, more
It’s probably not what fans were hoping for when they started to get antsy over the lack of GTA Trilogy footage prior to this week’s release, but Rockstar has rolled out a bunch of GIFs from the remasters, including GTA San Andreas’ iconic: “Aw sh*t, here we go again.” It does look like a...
News Fans Lament GTA Trilogy PS5, PS4 Secrecy
Soundtracks? Quality of life? Gameplay?
GTA Trilogy releases this week, and is available to pre-order and pre-load from the PS Store right now. For as undeniably exciting as that is, though, fans have started to feel a little restless: outside of a
News 8 New GTA Trilogy PS5, PS4 Screenshots Show Off Improvements
New look
There’s less than a week until the GTA Trilogy releases on the PlayStation 5 and PS4, and label Rockstar is behaving customarily coy. Despite preloads from the PS Store already being live, the publisher has settled for a single 60 second trailer of these titles – and we still don’t know how much of the soundtracks will be intact, or...
News GTA Trilogy PS5, PS4 Preload Rolling Out Now
Big smoke
There’s a week to go until the GTA Trilogy releases on the PlayStation 5 and PS4, and preloads are now beginning to go live around the world. Rockstar confirmed in a blog post that the PS Store would begin triggering downloads at approximately 12AM local time on 6th November, so depending on where you live the games may already be...
News GTA Trilogy File Sizes Revealed for PS5
Won't steal too much space
The upcoming GTA Trilogy, due out next week, will not eat up too much storage space on your PlayStation 5. The ever-reliable PlayStation Game Size has crawled Sony’s servers, and dug up the all-important information ahead of the compilation’s release next week. Here’s all of the file sizes, pre-patch, according to...
October2021
News GTA Trilogy Comparison Shows Stunning Improvements on PS5, PS4
Vice pretty
If you weren’t impressed with the recent GTA: The Trilogy – The Definitive Edition trailer, then perhaps this comparison will change your mind. This clip takes Rockstar’s original reveal and builds it out, showing direct comparisons with the classic games on both the PlayStation 2 and PC. You may have missed many of these tweaks,...
News GTA Trilogy Adds Waypoints, Mission Restarts, and GTA 5 Controls on PS5, PS4
Gyro aiming exclusive to Nintendo Switch, though
The new GTA The Trilogy – The Definitive Edition looks a lot better than its PlayStation 2 predecessors, of course, with higher resolution textures, revamped lighting, and increased draw distances – but it’ll also play better. Crucial improvements include a GTA 5-inspired control scheme,
News GTA 3 Remaster Will Be Playable As Part of PS Now
Claude horde
The remastered version of Grand Theft Auto 3, part of the upcoming compilation GTA: The Trilogy – The Definitive Edition, will be available as part of Sony’s PS Now subscription from 7th December. It’s worth clarifying that this just pertains to the one title set in Liberty City and not all three releases that are part of the...
News This Is What the GTA Trilogy Looks Like on PS5, PS4
Back in business
Rockstar has released a trailer and a number of screenshots taken from Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy - Definitive Edition, finally showing us what the three remasters actually look like. And although you can quite clearly tell that these are old games, a lot has been done to touch them up. New texture work and more stylised...
News GTA Trilogy PS5, PS4 Release Date and Pre-Order Info Revealed on Rockstar Website
Lay down some cash
Rockstar's anticipated collection, Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy - Definitive Edition, is now on the company's website for pre-order. The game is also now listed on the PS Store. There has been much speculation about the price of the trilogy, but now we have the answer. Both the PlayStation 5 and PS4 ve
