GTA Vice City: The Final Remastered Edition Mod for Windows

Free remaster mod for Vice City

GTA Vice City: The Final Remastered Edition Mod is a free mod that introduces an HD remake of the classic role-playing game (RPG) from Rockstar Games, Grand Theft Auto: Vice City. Revisit the titular city and rise through the ranks to ultimately lead the underworld. In this remake, however, you enjoy high-resolution textures—from character models to the background—as well as a host of new gameplay mechanics.

More than the visual upgrade, GTA Vice City: The Final Remastered Edition Mod lets you do a lot of things not available in the original, comparable to Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas.

An updated GTA: VC experience

In terms of story, GTA Vice City: The Final Remastered Edition Mod doesn’t add anything new. However, it gives you plenty of reasons to get back to the 80s-inspired fictional city. As mentioned, the main offering of this custom add-on is the use of custom textures, making everything more lifelike. Instead of the low-resolution walls, vegetation, and clothing items, you can now view everything in better detail.

Gameplay changes now allow you to climb certain walls and surfaces and even swim across waters. As for the camera view, the return of the Classic Axis minimizes collision between the camera and in-game objects, giving you a better vantage point during gameplay and cinematics. Imagine all these features as you explore new and custom maps not included in the official release.

Of course, with a mod this massive, it’s not surprising to bump into issues every now and then. For example, loading a pre-saved game into the mod causes certain textures to not load properly. In some cases, the entire game crashes, making it better to start a new game inside the mod. The same can be said regarding gamepad support, making it better to stick to keyboard and mouse controls.

A definite must-have

If you’re looking for a single massive mod that definitely elevates your Vice City experience, having GTA Vice City: The Final Remastered Edition Mod is a must-have addition to your gaming library. However, its lack of support for save files means you’ll need to start all over again and stick to the mouse and keyboard. In return, you enjoy new gameplay features and new maps—all with improved visual quality.