A small coalition of gaming enthusiasts from Russia is close to delivering a refreshed version of Grand Theft Auto Vice City, rebuilt on the GTA IV engine. In a recent YouTube update, the team shared progress notes that shed light on what to expect from this ambitious project.
GTA Vice City Nextgen Edition is a global modification that takes the city and its cast from the 2002 classic and rebuilds them from the ground up. Players can anticipate new side quests and cinematic sequences that distinguish this fan project from other remasters while maintaining the spirit of the original game.
Representatives from the Revolution Team describe a new approach that brings a different feel to Vice City thanks to improved physics and mechanics powered by the RAGE engine. The team targets a launch in the latter half of 2024, adjusting earlier rumors that suggested a 2025 release window.
The official GTA Vice City remaster, GTA Vice City The Definitive Edition, released in 2021, uses Unreal Engine for rendering but continues to employ the original RenderWare based animation and gameplay mechanics that date back to the 2002 version.
One goal stated by the developers is to preserve the core missions while infusing Vice City with a brighter, more dynamic atmosphere. Fans will experience a refreshed world and storyline while still feeling the thrill of playing a beloved game, now presented with a modern visual and mechanical vocabulary, according to the developer community on the social platform VK.
Revolution Team reports that the city, vehicles, weapons, and character assets are near completion. Current work focuses on mission scripting, cutscenes, artwork, and radio content. The game is planned to run on hardware similar to that required by GTA IV, with a baseline of 256 MB of video memory, 1.5 GB of RAM, and a compatible graphics card paired with an Intel Core 2 Duo processor.
Recent months have seen shifts in subscription pricing around Game Pass Ultimate in Russia, a development that matters to players following the PC gaming scene and its evolving pricing models. This context may influence how fans engage with new content and when they decide to dive in. [Citations from community discussions and press coverage on the topic of subscription changes are noted for context.]