Rockstar Games Revolutionizes GTA 3 and Vice City with Game-Changing Update

Rockstar Games just dropped a bombshell update that’s shaking up two of its classic titles—GTA 3 and GTA Vice City.

While GTA 5 and the upcoming GTA 6 may command the spotlight for their groundbreaking gameplay and massive fanfare, this new update brings significant changes to the earlier games that set the stage for the series’ success.

As of this week, players diving into Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy – The Definitive Edition—which includes GTA 3, GTA Vice City, and GTA San Andreas—will notice a major enhancement: the ability to move and shoot simultaneously with weapons like shotguns, assault rifles, and flamethrowers. This seemingly simple update brings modern gameplay mechanics to these beloved classics, giving them a refreshed feel and smoother combat experience.

For those wondering, this update does not apply to the original versions of these games, only the remastered editions included in the Definitive Edition trilogy. This makes it the first time ever that players can run and gun in GTA 3 and GTA Vice City, even in the Definitive Edition, which initially launched with mixed reviews back in 2021.

The update is part of a broader set of improvements made to the trilogy, aiming to refine gameplay and iron out lingering issues from the collection’s rocky launch. With this substantial patch, Rockstar Games may be closing the chapter on major updates for the remastered trilogy, leaving fans to savor what might be its most impactful enhancement yet.

Fans eager to see this new gameplay tweak in action can find footage courtesy of X user Besk, showcasing how this feature changes the dynamic of gunfights in both GTA 3 and GTA Vice City.