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The worst GTA game finally redeems itself, but not for the Nintendo Switch
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The worst GTA game finally redeems itself, but not for the Nintendo Switch

Three years after a lukewarm launch, a new one GTA Definitive Edition Update has arrived to finally set the record straight for Rockstar Games’ beloved trilogy. After a slew of visual glitches, disastrous bugs, and horrendous performance issues, the latest patch for this classic trio restores their iconic aesthetic. But it is a Update for GTA Definitive Edition Switch and in the works?

One of the biggest problems with Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy Definitive Edition The collection, without a doubt, lacked the recognizable visual design that has charmed gamers for years. Whether it was the misty skies of San Andreas or the sun-kissed beaches of Vice City, open world game trilogy seems to have been quietly tweaked by Rockstar Games to bring them more in line with their original counterparts.

Rockstar’s latest patch notes clarify that it added “numerous fixes and improvements”, along with a “classic lighting mod that restores the look and feel of the sky in the original games”. Interestingly, there are more granular changes, such as improving the AI ​​upscaling cases for various pieces of decals and artwork in the game. Notably, this includes the cover for the fictional Vice City band Love Fist.

The patch is currently available on the PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and PC platforms, with a Nintendo Switch patch expected to be released soon. Developer Grove Street Games, who originally collaborated with Rockstar Games on the remasters, has now been removed from the definitive edition’s credits as well.

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It’s unclear if Rockstar Games itself has stepped in, but we’re eager to see the Switch versions get some love. Ours Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy Definitive Edition Review was particularly unimpressed by the handheld iterations of these games. I recently checked out the update on PlayStation 5, which features some noticeable improvements.

GTA Definitive Edition Update: An image of Vice Beach with classic lighting.

Given the hardware compromises compared to current-gen titans like the PS5, expect some downsides in terms of fidelity. From launch in 2021, trilogy has arrived on Netflixbecoming three of the most played mobile games on the streaming platform.

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