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Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy – The Definitive Edition

Remasters of GTA III, Vice City and San Andreas, rebuilt in Unreal Engine. It launched to a rough reception and scores far below the originals.

Key facts

Released
11 November 2021 (Digital, worldwide)
Type
Remaster
Platforms
PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch and PC (2021), iOS and Android via Netflix (2023)
Developer
Grove Street Games
Setting
Liberty City, Vice City and San Andreas
Protagonists
Claude, Tommy Vercetti, Carl “CJ” Johnson
Metascore
56 (Xbox Series X)

What it is remembered for

  • Released digitally first, with boxed copies a few weeks later.
  • Rockstar promised 4K at up to 60fps on PS5 and Xbox Series X.
  • Reached phones through Netflix’s games service in December 2023.
  • Its Metascores sit between 46 and 56 depending on platform.

GTA Trilogy Definitive Edition vs GTA 6

GTA Trilogy Definitive Edition compared with GTA 6
GTA Trilogy Definitive EditionGTA 6
Released2021November 19, 2026
SettingLiberty City, Vice City and San AndreasVice City and the state of Leonida
Playable leadsClaude, Tommy Vercetti, Carl “CJ” JohnsonJason Duval, Lucia Caminos
Launch platformsPS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch and PC (2021)PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S

GTA VI returns to Vice City, now one city in the wider state of Leonida.

GTA Trilogy Definitive Edition FAQ

When did GTA Trilogy Definitive Edition come out?

Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy – The Definitive Edition came out on 11 November 2021 (Digital, worldwide).

Where is GTA Trilogy Definitive Edition set?

In Liberty City, Vice City and San Andreas.

Who is the main character in GTA Trilogy Definitive Edition?

There are 3 playable protagonists: Claude, Tommy Vercetti, Carl “CJ” Johnson.

What platforms is GTA Trilogy Definitive Edition on?

PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch and PC (2021); iOS and Android via Netflix (2023).

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