In a surprise announcement, Netflix has revealed that the recently released remastered versions of the iconic Grand Theft Auto games, Grand Theft Auto III, Vice City, and San Andreas, will launch on the streaming platform's mobile apps starting December 14.
Subscribers will be able to access the controversial yet highly influential open world classics as part of the existing Netflix Games catalog at no additional charge.
Rockstar Games collaborated with Netflix to prepare updated mobile ports of some of the most revered entries from the bestselling franchise. Collectively dubbed as the Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy — The Definitive Edition, these remasters released on consoles and PC in 2021 as part of the series' 20th anniversary celebration.
While the visual overhaul and modernized gameplay aimed to introduce older GTA games to new and, potentially, younger audiences, initial fan reception was mixed at best.
Countless glitches, inconsistent art direction and stability frustrations left the hardcore devotees of the PS2-era originals feeling cold towards the efforts. Hence, skepticism exists around gameplay translating smoothly to smartphone displays.
