

While certain characters and locations make appearances in other installments, the Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy - Definitive Edition games are not direct sequels, nor are they narratively linked. These mechanical divides are the crux that started a sprawling debate online, which has led many fans to reevaluate what order to play the games.

RELATED: Industry Insider Claims GTA 6 Will Be Set in Modern-Day Vice City, May Launch 2025 Likewise, Grand Theft Auto San Andreas has bicycles, gang warfare, and swimming, all things that were lacking in the first two installments.

With that being said, Grand Theft Auto: Vice City has several mechanics not seen in Grand Theft Auto 3, such as the ability to pilot planes and helicopters. However, not all gamers can agree on what order the trilogy should be played in, as some argue that the big feature variations between each game may unintentionally detract from the overall experience.įor the unfamiliar, to enjoy the Grand Theft Auto franchise in chronological order, players will need to start with Grand Theft Auto: Vice City, then move on to GTA: San Andreas, and finally end with Grand Theft Auto 3. Many gamers are excited to jump back into the critically-acclaimed worlds of the Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy - Definitive Edition with the benefits of modern game design and hardware.
