Grand Theft Auto III

Tracked sources for Grand Theft Auto III were limited between 2023-01-04 and 2024-01-04, with only 2 verified changes captured in this window. The recorded activity centers on GTA+ Membership Offers Rotating Selection of Classic GTA Games and New Bravado Hotring Hellfire Sports Car Available and sits between Improved First-Person Camera View on 2022-03-01 (bug_fix) and no later tracked updates in the current dataset, making this a light but still readable period in the game's history.

• Verified activity: 2023-09-22 - GTA+ Membership Offers Rotating Selection of Classic GTA Games: GTA+ members can access a rotating assortment of classic GTA titles including GTA 3, San Andreas, and Vice City.; 2023-09-22 - New Bravado Hotring Hellfire Sports Car Available: GTA+ members can obtain the new Bravado Hotring Hellfire Sports car this month..
• What stands out: The period is defined more by a small number of isolated updates than by a large roadmap beat or expansion-sized release.
• Before this window: The closest earlier tracked activity was Improved First-Person Camera View on 2022-03-01 (bug_fix).
• After this window: No later tracked activity is present in the current dataset.

A patch on March 1, 2022, introduced several bug fixes for Grand Theft Auto III, enhancing gameplay experience. The update included significant improvements to the first-person camera view and addressed various clipping and texture issues.

• Camera Enhancements: The first-person camera view received improvements while in certain vehicles, providing a smoother experience.
• Texture Fixes: The update fixed various clipping and texture problems, including issues affecting in-game signs.
• Character Customization: Improvements were made to CJ's High Fade haircut, enhancing character appearance.

The introduction of the remastered trilogy on November 10, 2021, brought significant changes to Grand Theft Auto III, including a revamped gameplay experience with a weapon wheel and mission restart feature. Alongside this, the remaster showcased enhanced graphics and a rebuilt lighting system, offering players a more visually appealing environment.

• New Features: The remaster introduced a weapon wheel and a mission restart feature, streamlining gameplay and enhancing usability.
• Control Scheme Update: The control scheme was updated to mirror that of Grand Theft Auto V, improving familiarity for returning players.
• Performance Boost: Nvidia DLSS was implemented, providing frame rate improvements of up to 85% for players using RTX GPUs.
• Visual Enhancements: The remaster featured a completely rebuilt lighting system and higher resolution textures, significantly improving the overall visual fidelity.
• Delisting Notice: The original versions of Grand Theft Auto III, Vice City, and San Andreas were delisted from Steam, focusing attention on the remastered editions.
• Quality of Life Improvements: Various enhancements were made to improve the gameplay experience, although specific details were not disclosed.

Tracked sources for Grand Theft Auto III were limited between 2012-01-04 and 2013-01-04, with only 1 verified change captured in this window. The recorded activity centers on GTA III Fan Port to GTA IV Engine Announced and sits between GTA III Mobile Supports PC Mods on 2011-12-30 (modding) and Enhanced Graphics and Lighting System on 2021-11-10 (graphics), making this a light but still readable period in the game's history.

• Verified activity: 2012-03-27 - GTA III Fan Port to GTA IV Engine Announced: A modding team called the Rage Team is working to modernize Grand Theft Auto III using the visual engine from Grand Theft Auto IV..
• What stands out: The period is defined more by a small number of isolated updates than by a large roadmap beat or expansion-sized release.
• Before this window: The closest earlier tracked activity was GTA III Mobile Supports PC Mods on 2011-12-30 (modding).
• After this window: The next tracked activity was Enhanced Graphics and Lighting System on 2021-11-10 (graphics).

Grand Theft Auto III: 10th Anniversary Edition launched on December 6, 2011, marking a significant moment for the franchise as it arrived on mobile devices. This update coincided with the announcement of new content and features to celebrate the game’s tenth anniversary, including a mobile port and enhanced controls.

• Mobile Port: Rockstar announced that Grand Theft Auto III would be ported to select new generation iOS and Android devices on October 13, 2011, expanding the game's accessibility.
  • Touch screen controls were added for mobile devices on December 6, improving the gameplay experience.
• Modding Support: The mobile versions launched with support for user mods originally created for PC, allowing players to customize their experience with new cars, textures, and songs as of December 30, 2011.
• Merchandise: The anniversary celebrations included the announcement of a 1:6 scale doll of Claude, the game's protagonist, featuring 30 points of articulation and a range of weapons, and a limited edition action figure that went on sale on October 20, 2011.
• Rockstar Warehouse: The Rockstar Warehouse was relaunched in October 2011, featuring special anniversary edition items available for purchase.