Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy – The Definitive Edition, a bundle featured remastered versions of three beloved GTA classics, is set to launch on November 11. The package will include new versions of GTA III, GTA: Vice City, and GTA: San Andreas, enhanced for the current generation of gaming consoles. Arriving alongside them on Xbox Game Pass on the same day is Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas as an individual title.
What’s interesting is that as far as we know right now, The Trilogy bundle will be the only way to purchase and play these three games. Rockstar has yet to announce if we will be able to buy them individually as standalone games. But clearly, the capability is there as GTA: San Andreas will be free for Xbox Game Pass subscribers.
For those who never got a chance to play San Andreas when it released all the way back in 2004, you’re in for quite a treat. The game takes you to the fictional city of San Andreas, which is heavily inspired by California and Nevada. The map is comprised of three major cities, Los Santos, San Fierro, and Las Venturas, which are also inspired by real life U.S. cities Los Angeles, San Francisco and Las Vegas, respectively. Set in the early 90s, you play as Carl ‘CJ’ Johnson, who finds himself on the run after cops frame him for homicide. Too real, huh?
In typical Grand Theft Auto fashion, the game features many references to real life elements and world events. Considered by many as one of the greatest games of all-time, San Andreas introduced many gameplay mechanics that would go on to be used in future Grand Theft Auto titles.
Of course, we’re still talking about a game that was released in 2004, so obviously some things had to be upgraded and improved. Players can expect visual enhancements such as resolution upgrades and improved visual fidelity as well as gameplay mechanics that adopt modern GTA-inspired controls.
When Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas – The Definitive Edition arrives on Xbox Game Pass, you’ll be able to play it on Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One.
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