Posted Monday at 03:33 PM4 days Fans of the Grand Theft Auto series have waited nearly two decades for an official PC release of Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories. Today, a dedicated team of Russian modders has stepped up to deliver exactly that — and then some.On February 23, 2026, the modding group White Trash Games announced Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories 20th Anniversary Edition, an unofficial native PC port and remaster of the 2006 PSP classic (and its 2007 PS2 counterpart). The project aims to introduce the prequel to a whole new generation of players while letting veterans relive the neon-soaked streets of Vice City on modern hardware.A Long-Awaited HomecomingVice City Stories launched exclusively on PSP in October 2006, with a PS2 port following in March 2007. It told the story of Vic Vance — brother of Vice City protagonist Tommy — as he built his criminal empire in the sun-soaked, crime-ridden 1984 version of Vice City. Despite critical acclaim and strong sales, Rockstar never brought the game to PC, leaving fans to rely on emulators for years.White Trash Games is changing that. In their official announcement, the team wrote:“Twenty years ago, back in 2006, the world saw the release of GTA Vice City Stories… But, much to the disappointment of fans of the series, this installment was never officially released on PC. Our team decided to take matters into our own hands and give new players the opportunity to get acquainted with this game, and veterans the chance to once again immerse themselves in the neon atmosphere of the ‘City of Vice’ on a popular platform.”What to Expect: 4K 60FPS, Cut Content, and Full CustomizationThe port is built as a true native PC experience (reverse-engineered from the original code) rather than a simple emulator wrapper. Highlights include:4K resolution at 60 FPS with full modern controls — keyboard & mouse plus native controller support.Extensive graphics options: Individual 0–100% sliders for Map, Textures Enhancement, Vehicles, Peds, Weapons, Animations, Cutscenes, Unique mechanics, UI, Scripts, Audio, and Particles.All PS2 content plus cut material restored.Quality-of-life upgrades: Replay story missions immediately after failing them.Multi-language support: English, German, Italian, Spanish, French, and Russian at launch; Polish and Ukrainian coming later.The team promises “much more to come” on release, which is targeted for sometime in 2026 — perfectly timed for the game’s 20th anniversary.Trailer Drops the Beats (and the Vibes)Accompanying the announcement is an official trailer on YouTube (search “GTA Vice City Stories 20th Anniversary Edition Trailer”), set to Blondie’s iconic “Heart of Glass.” Early footage shows crisp 4K gameplay, smooth 60 FPS action, and plenty of classic Vice City chaos. Additional clips shared on the team’s Telegram channel highlight unique vehicles and weapon mechanics.The Modding Community Strikes AgainWhite Trash Games joins a growing wave of ambitious Russian-based GTA projects. Similar efforts — including the recent GTA Vice City Next-Gen Edition (Vice City ported into GTA IV’s engine) — have faced takedowns from Take-Two Interactive but quickly resurfaced via re-uploads and alternative distribution methods. The team is already preparing for that possibility, directing fans to their Telegram channel (t.me/gta_vcs_20) for updates and future downloads.Whether Rockstar ever officially ports Vice City Stories remains unknown, but the modding community has once again proven that fan passion can fill the gap — often with results that surpass what a corporate remaster might deliver.Stay Tuned for Neon NostalgiaIf you’ve ever wanted to ride a PCJ 600 through Vice City’s palm-lined streets in glorious 4K or finally experience Vic Vance’s full story without digging out an old PSP, 2026 is shaping up to be a banner year.Keep an eye on White Trash Games’ Telegram and YouTube channels for more screenshots, dev updates, and the eventual release date. The City of Vice is coming to PC — and it’s going to be hot.What do you think — will you be firing up Vice City Stories 20th Anniversary Edition on day one? Drop your thoughts in the comments, and let’s celebrate two decades of one of GTA’s most underrated gems.
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