Vice City is often at the top of the Grand Theft Auto rankings, and it’s easy to see why. It was the first game in the series that let us build our own empire, and thus it was no longer “just” a virtual sandbox where we stole cars and shot people in the streets. Vice City was also the first game to introduce a voice acting protagonist, Tommy Vercetti, who has become somewhat of a fan favorite. But above all, it is the surroundings that have stuck with us players. The neon-colored, Miami Vice-inspired 80s theme went straight to our hearts, and so did the soundtrack, which is still in the discussion about the best of all time. There was something for everyone. For what other game offers Slayer on one radio channel and Spandau Ballet on the next?
It was therefore a monumental disappointment when the official remaster arrived. As you know, the Definitive Edition from Grove Street Games was not only full of bugs, but also an extremely sloppy piece of work that, despite the misleading title, offered no direct improvements at all. It was simply a classic cash grab.
Now the news comes through DSO Gaming, that a new remake is on the way, and this time it will involve significant improvements in almost every area. Above all, it is now done in Rockstar’s own game engine RAGE. More specifically, it means that Grand Theft Auto: Vice City – The Nextgen Edition will use the exact same engine as GTA IV. In addition, everything from characters and cars to buildings will get a real facelift, and all licensed songs will be included again.
Here is the full list of what the remake will include:
– Improved version of the city from the Definitive Edition
– Improved weapons from Definitive Edition
– All cars from the Xbox version of the game
– Models of all characters and pedestrians from the Xbox version of the game (with improved textures)
– All original radio stations
– Cutscenes from the original game
– Design in the same style as in the original game
– Neon on buildings from Vice City Stories
– Additional fixes and improvements from the Revolution team
The big concern here is that this is an unofficial remake, and we know what usually happens to unofficial productions when Rockstar and Take-Two Games get wind of the plans. They are usually taken down faster than anyone can tell “Diaz! I have come to take over your business!”
Since this is a remaster true to the original, hope life and some mods in this particular sphere are still up. Regardless, Grand Theft Auto: Vice City – The Nextgen Edition is expected to be released sometime in 2025.
Until then, the trailer is available her.
2024-01-05 09:29:45
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