On January 25, 2025, a group of independent developers released a comprehensive modification for Grand Theft Auto: Vice City titled "GTA Vice City Nextgen Edition."
This modification is based on the RAGE engine used in GTA IV and aims to offer an enhanced experience that combines the original story with the improved physics and mechanics of the new engine.
Key features of this modification include:
All main missions rewritten from scratch: The missions have been redesigned to fit the new engine, providing a smoother gameplay experience.
In-game cinematic cutscenes: The cinematic cutscenes have been created using the RAGE engine to enhance the storytelling.
Additional missions: The modification includes side missions such as races at the Hayman Memorial Stadium and remote-controlled car missions.
Visual enhancements: The city has been enhanced with the addition of neon lighting from "Vice City Stories" and improved weapons and vehicles.
Players can download the first version of this modification
. It's worth noting that this modification isn't just a city conversion to a new engine; it's a complete rebuild of the game with multiple improvements, providing a fresh experience even for fans of the original game.
For more details and discussions about this mod, please visit the GTA Forums:
For a visual comparison between "GTA Vice City Nextgen Edition" and "Definitive Edition", please watch the video.
This modification is based on the RAGE engine used in GTA IV and aims to offer an enhanced experience that combines the original story with the improved physics and mechanics of the new engine.
Key features of this modification include:
All main missions rewritten from scratch: The missions have been redesigned to fit the new engine, providing a smoother gameplay experience. In-game cinematic cutscenes: The cinematic cutscenes have been created using the RAGE engine to enhance the storytelling. Additional missions: The modification includes side missions such as races at the Hayman Memorial Stadium and remote-controlled car missions. Visual enhancements: The city has been enhanced with the addition of neon lighting from "Vice City Stories" and improved weapons and vehicles. Players can download the first version of this modification
. It's worth noting that this modification isn't just a city conversion to a new engine; it's a complete rebuild of the game with multiple improvements, providing a fresh experience even for fans of the original game.
For more details and discussions about this mod, please visit the GTA Forums:
For a visual comparison between "GTA Vice City Nextgen Edition" and "Definitive Edition", please watch the video.
