8/28/2026 reported

26 GTA 6 Screenshot Comparisons Showing How Much Things Have Changed Since Vice City

A new visual analysis places Grand Theft Auto VI's latest footage side-by-side with Grand Theft Auto: Vice City's original PlayStation 2 release, highlighting the dramatic graphical leap across two decades of Rockstar Games development. The comparisons span environmental details, character models, vehicle rendering, and atmospheric effects between the 2002 classic and the upcoming 2025 title.

  • The article presents 26 direct screenshot comparisons between GTA: Vice City (PS2) and GTA VI (PS5)
  • Visual improvements cover lighting systems, texture resolution, and world density
  • Character and vehicle model fidelity shows substantial generational advancement
  • The analysis emphasizes how Rockstar's environmental storytelling has evolved since 2002

Based on reporting by Kotaku

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