Real or not, a GTA trilogy remaster would be very welcome

Date:
Wed, 11 Aug 2021 12:34:51 +0000

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Theres never been a better time for a Grand Theft Auto trilogy remaster, especially as we wont be seeing GTA 6 for a while.

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Like it or not, Grand Theft Auto is a vastly influential series. Its chaotic approach to sandbox design and twisted brand of social commentary has resonated with millions of players worldwide, as well as with developers of games like Saints Row. And with Grand Theft Auto 5 continuing to top sales charts eight years after its original release, the series shows no signs of going away anytime soon.

That said, its likely going to be a long while before we see any official details on GTA 6 . But it looks like Rockstar Games and publisher Take-Two Interactive could have something to tide us over until then, in the form of a GTA Trilogy remaster, if comments from a renowned leaker are to be believed. The trilogy would compile remasters of Grand Theft Auto 3, Vice City and San Andreas, three of the series most iconic titles.

Leaker Yan2295 tweeted in response to a question asking if they think a GTA Trilogy remaster will see the light of day. Yan simply responded with a yes which usually wouldnt be newsworthy. However, given Yans track record (Take-Two had once asked Yan to stop leaking GTA Online details ahead of release), theres more credence here than what would otherwise be an offhand comment. GTA 5 PS5 and Xbox Series X : release date, enhancements and more
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Previously, Take-Two had also confirmed that three prominent remasters will release in 2022, which doesnt outright confirm the existence of a Grand Theft Auto Trilogy remaster, but its hard to think of a better fit than three of Rockstars best.

It also wouldnt be the first time GTA 3, Vice City and San Andreas would see remasters on modern platforms. 2005s Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy saw a remaster on PS4, featuring improvements like 1080p resolution and PlayStation Trophy support. GTA Trilogy remaster: Rockstars best games deserve another look

While its difficult to pull many players attention away from GTA 5 and its
GTA Online counterpart, a GTA Trilogy remaster would give older fans a reason to revisit these classic games, while also introducing the series 3D roots to a wider audience. If theyre handled right, that is.

Arguably the biggest criticisms one could levy at GTA 3, Vice City and San Andreas - even at their time of release - would be their control schemes. On-foot movement and combat often felt incredibly clunky and at times unresponsive. Both are things a remaster could address with updated control schemes to make such actions more seamless than ever.

A GTA Trilogy remaster on modern systems like PS5 and Xbox Series X also
grant Rockstar an opportunity to clean up the games muddier textures and potentially allow for 4K resolution, alongside support for achievements and trophies, and potentially even cut content from the original games.

Finally, a GTA Trilogy Remaster would be a huge win for video game preservation , especially as the current generation of home consoles is still relatively young. Being able to enjoy GTA 3, Vice City and San Andreas again would make for a welcome change from the often overbearing vulgarity of GTA
5, and give fans both old and new a chance to play through the series best games well in advance of GTA 6s eventual release. Best GTA games : the Grand Theft Auto series ranked



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