Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy first trailer unveiled — and I’m shocked

Yard Theft Auto: The Trilogy start trailer unveiled — and I'm shocked

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In that location was a adequately natural skepticism when GTA: The Trilogy was confirmed earlier this month. I was very much amid the dissenting voices labeling this collection of GTA 3, GTA: Vice Urban center, and GTA: San Andreas equally nix more than than a cheap cash catch. After all, did we really need another port of three games that can already be played just well-nigh everywhere?

This week Rockstar released the start trailer for the GTA Trilogy and I've been made to eat my words — this collection is looking seriously impressive. While none of the games have received a total remake, the beyond-the-lath enhancements are immediately noticeable. In the space of an afternoon I've gone from planning to skip to feverish placing my pre-order.

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Rockstar has also released a web log post detailing the range of additional improvements, but what is immediately noticeable from the trailer is the meaning lighting and texture upgrades. Sure, none of the games look like titles released in 2022, only they definitely don't look two decades old anymore.

What'southward even more exciting is all the confirmed upgrades that aren't apparent from the trailer. All three games will get "Grand Theft Car V-fashion controls and targeting" which will make these gaming classics easier than ever to savour. Plus, there will be an updated weapon/radio selection wheel and a clearer mini-map with the ability to fix waypoints.

Peradventure the single biggest addition is that in the GTA Trilogy should you neglect a mission you will exist given the option to immediately effort again. That may not audio like an specially large upgrade, but anyone who suffered the pain of failing a mission in GTA: San Andreas and then having to drive back across the whole map to restart will know what a game-changer this is.

There will also be platform-exclusive upgrades and features. The PS5 and Xbox Series X (and presumably PC) volition offer 4K resolution and "upwardly to threescore fps performance", the PC will too get Nvidia DLSS support. The Nintendo Switch hasn't been left out either. The hybrid panel will go bear on screen menu and camera controls as well as gyro aiming.

Information technology's only fair to give Rockstar credit where it's due. This is a far bigger suite of upgrades than many, myself included, were expecting. Equally someone who'due south never actually finished whatever of these games, but has played them all to varying degrees, I'm thrilled that I volition be able to experience the complete GTA Trilogy this winter with modernistic controls and refreshed visuals.

Perchance the just disappointing news is the cost of the collection. Rockstar has opted for a total $60 retail price for the GTA Trilogy which feels a tad steep. Granted, this works out equally $xx a game which is a picayune more palpable. However, when you lot consider that similar packages, with even more than extensive upgrades, such every bit the Crash N.Sane Trilogy launched at $xl, information technology does seem overpriced.

If you're planning on reliving your childhood with the GTA Trilogy you won't have long to look either. The drove is set up to launch on November xi on PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X, Xbox I, PC, and Nintendo Switch.

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