How to Play GTA Vice City in 2026 (PC, Console, Mobile)

GTA 6 sends the series back to Vice City, so a lot of players want to try the 2002 original first. The original PC and console versions were pulled from digital stores in 2021, but you can still play Vice City on almost any platform. Here's where to get it, which version you'll be playing, and where GTA+ fits in.

Last checked: November 9, 2026. Prices are US store prices on that date and can change.

The short answer

• On PS5, PS4, Xbox, Switch or PC: buy Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy – The Definitive Edition, which includes a remastered Vice City.
• On Android: GTA: Vice City – Definitive is a free download with a 30-minute trial, then a one-time in-app purchase. The classic phone version costs $4.99.
• On iPhone and iPad: the classic phone version is $4.99 on the App Store.
• With GTA+: Rockstar's subscription includes Vice City on some platforms, and GTA 6 digital pre-orders come with a free month.
• On Netflix: not anymore. Vice City left Netflix Games in December 2024.

Where to play GTA Vice City

Option 1: The Definitive Edition on console or PC

Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy – The Definitive Edition remasters three games: GTA III, Vice City and San Andreas. It came out on November 11, 2021 for PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch and Windows. It reached Steam on January 19, 2023, and it's also sold on the Epic Games Store and the Rockstar Games Store.

On Steam, Vice City – The Definitive Edition has its own store page, but you can't buy it there on its own. The page offers two ways in: the full trilogy at a $59.99 list price, or a GTA+ subscription at $7.99 a month. When we checked on November 9, 2026, the trilogy was on sale for $19.79, so check the current price before you pay full price.

What to expect: the remaster uses Unreal Engine 4 instead of the original engine, with new lighting, sharper models and modernized controls. It launched to mostly negative reviews in 2021 because of bugs and art changes, and Rockstar has patched it since. If you mainly want the story and setting before GTA 6, it does the job.

Option 2: GTA+

GTA+ is Rockstar's monthly membership for GTA Online. Besides the online perks, members get a Games Library of classic Rockstar titles. The lineup can change over time, so check Rockstar's GTA+ page for your platform before you subscribe just for Vice City.

What the store listings confirm right now:

• Steam lists GTA+ at $7.99 a month as one of the two ways to get Vice City – The Definitive Edition.
• Google Play says GTA+ members get unlimited access to GTA: Vice City – Definitive on Android for as long as it's included in GTA+.
• PlayStation describes the PS5 Games Library as "a selection of classic Rockstar Games titles" without naming them.

Use your free GTA 6 month

Every digital pre-order of GTA 6 comes with one free month of GTA+. Rockstar says the month is redeemable right away and gives access to GTA V and other classic titles in the Games Library. On PlayStation the offer has to be claimed by March 31, 2027, and on Xbox within 180 days of pre-ordering. On PlayStation the membership then renews as a paid subscription unless you cancel it, so set a reminder.

If Vice City is in the library on your platform, that month is the cheapest way to play it before GTA 6 arrives on November 19, 2026.

Option 3: Play Vice City on your phone

There are two Vice City apps on Android and one on iPhone:

• GTA: Vice City – Definitive (Android): the 2021 remaster. You can play the first 30 minutes free, then unlock the full game with a single in-app purchase. GTA+ members can play it without buying it.
• Grand Theft Auto: Vice City (Android and iOS): the older phone port of the 2002 game, released in December 2012. It costs $4.99 on both Google Play and the App Store, and the Android version was last updated in January 2026.

What happened to the original Vice City?

Rockstar removed the original versions of GTA III, Vice City and San Andreas from digital stores on consoles and Windows on October 13, 2021, a month before the Definitive Edition launched. That's why the 2002 PC version on Steam can no longer be bought. If you already owned it before then, it should still be in your Steam library.

The Definitive Edition was also part of Netflix Games on phones from December 14, 2023. GTA III and Vice City were removed from Netflix in December 2024, and San Andreas followed in December 2025.

What about Vice City Stories?

GTA: Vice City Stories is a separate 2006 prequel set in 1984, starring Victor Vance. It came out on PSP in 2006 and PS2 in 2007, and it isn't part of the Definitive Edition trilogy.

Which version should you pick?

• Cheapest way to just play it: the $4.99 classic phone version, or the Android Definitive app's free trial to see if you like it.
• Best on a TV: the Definitive Edition on PS5, Xbox Series X|S or PC.
• Already pre-ordered GTA 6 digitally: claim your free GTA+ month first and check whether Vice City is in your platform's Games Library.

Curious how the 2002 city compares with GTA 6's version? Read GTA 6 Vice City vs GTA Vice City. Our list of GTA games in order shows where Vice City fits in the series.

Frequently asked questions

Can you still buy GTA Vice City?

Yes. On consoles and PC it's sold as part of Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy – The Definitive Edition. On phones you can buy the classic version for $4.99, and on Android there's also a Definitive Edition app with a 30-minute free trial.

Is GTA Vice City on Netflix?

Not anymore. The Definitive Edition of Vice City was on Netflix Games from December 2023 until December 2024, when it was removed along with GTA III.

Is GTA Vice City on PS5?

Yes, as part of The Trilogy – The Definitive Edition, which has a PS5 version. The original 2002 version is no longer sold digitally.

Is GTA Vice City included in GTA+?

On some platforms. Steam lists GTA+ as a way to get Vice City – The Definitive Edition, and Google Play says GTA+ members get the Android Definitive app while it's part of GTA+. The Games Library changes over time, so check Rockstar's current list for your platform.

Can you buy Vice City Definitive Edition on its own?

On Android, yes, as a one-time in-app purchase after the free trial. On Steam it's only available through the trilogy bundle or GTA+.

Do I need to play Vice City before GTA 6?

No. GTA 6 has its own story and characters. Vice City is worth playing if you're curious about the city's history, but it isn't required.

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