Grand Theft Auto: Vice City, a beloved classic in the gaming world, has been given a stunning make-over. The unofficial remaster, dubbed the Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Nextgen Edition, brings the iconic game back into the spotlight with impressive enhancements. The Revolution Team’s remaster is powered by the RAGE Engine, and the addition of a new RTX Remix path tracing mod takes its visuals to an entirely new level.
Visual Enhancements and Performance Challenges
A fresh video from MxBenchmarkPC showcases the drastic visual improvements brought by the RTX Remix mod. However, these impressive graphics come at a cost. The mod is notably one of the most CPU-intensive RTX Remix projects yet, challenging even top-tier hardware like the AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D to maintain smooth performance. As demonstrated, frame rates can be improved using NVIDIA DLSS in Performance and Balanced modes, but Frame Generation is essential to surpass the 60 FPS mark.
Availability and Future Prospects
Currently, the Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Nextgen Edition overhaul is no longer accessible on trusted modding platforms, limiting its reach only to those who downloaded it before removal. Despite this, ray tracing is destined to play a significant role in the future Grand Theft Auto entries, as evidenced by its integration into Grand Theft Auto V and hinted at in the Grand Theft Auto VI trailers.
Anticipation for Grand Theft Auto VI
Fans eagerly await the next installment, Grand Theft Auto VI, as small glimpses continue to emerge. A recent leak via a Rockstar Games animator’s demo reel revealed new character animations, providing a tantalizing preview of what’s to come. Although brief, these insights help ease the wait for the game’s expected release in November 2026.