It’s been a strange couple of months for Grand Theft Auto and Rockstar Games. Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy Definitive Edition released late last year, and while many thought it would be an easy “Win” for Rockstar Games, each game was overwhelming with technical issues, bugs, and more. Given the popularity of its contents—GTA 3, GTA San Andreas, and GTA Vice City—this was definitely surprising.

Even then, fans know that the PS5 and Xbox Series X release of Grand Theft Auto 5 and its counterpart, now going standalone, GTA Online is releasing here soon. And, top of that, Rockstar Games has officially confirmed Grand Theft Auto 6. It’s been a rollercoaster for the franchise, but while there is a lot on the way, a lot of work is still being done to the trilogy.

A new update rolled out on February 25 specifically, fixing bugs and making updates across the spectrum. While each game is getting a new set of fixes, the patch notes for Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas are mightily impressive. Every entry either begins with “Improved” or “Fixed an issue where…”

In terms of improvements, GTA Trilogy players can expect a better High Fade haircut, an improved first-person camera in certain vehicles, better collision in the backroom of Zero’s RC Shop, better Firefighter and Paramedic UI messages, better UI on the driving school TV on 3440x1440 resolution, and better audio, specifically on the mission “Sweet’s Girl.” (Full Patch Notes Below)

Otherwise, there is a comprehensive list of fixes across the spectrum, from minor misleading aspects like a bad in-game message to achievements that didn’t work to a fix for NPCs who can be killed when they shouldn’t be. Hopefully, all of these bug and technical fixes make for a better Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas experience, but chances are, there will be quite a few lingering bugs as support for the game moves forward.

It’ll be interesting to see where the games are when the new anniversary of their release comes around later this year, but hopefully, they get to a state where they can be truly enjoyed. What’s worrying is whether or not any potential Grand Theft Auto 6 reveals overshadows their redemption arcs.

GTA San Andreas Patch Notes

Improved the High Fade haircut
Improved the first-person camera view while in certain vehicles
Improved collision in the back room of Zero’s RC Shop
Improved Firefighter and Paramedic UI messages at 4k resolution
Improved the UI on the driving school TV when resolution is set to 3440 x 1440 on PC
Improved the audio during the mission “Sweet’s Girl”
Fixed an issue with the window texture at the security checkpoint of the Los Santos Airport
Fixed an issue with the ground texture at the Angel Pines Motel
Fixed a collision issue in the alley at the Small Town Bank
Fixed an issue that resulted in the instructions remaining onscreen for the duration of Taxi Driver missions
Fixed an issue that resulted in CJ’s reflection not appearing in mirrors when aiming with the sniper scope or using the camera
Fixed an issue that resulted in the music continuing to play and cars becoming unusable after loading a save during the “Cesar Vialpando” Lowrider Challenge
Fixed an issue that resulted in the crates not clearing upon completion of the mission “Stowaway”
Fixed an issue that resulted in NPCs clipping through their beds during a burglary
Fixed an issue that resulted in the Achievement “Ain’t Nothing But a G Thing” not being awarded
Fixed a number of issues where the player was unable to get on bikes and motorcycles during certain missions
Fixed an issue that resulted in building debris collision not resetting after retrying the mission “Yay Ka-Boom-Boom”
Fixed an issue that resulted in missing lip sync during the end of the mission “Wrong Side of the Tracks”
Fixed an issue that resulted in traffic lights ceasing to function
Fixed an issue that resulted in the cutscene on the cargo ship ending prematurely during the mission “The Da Nang Thang”
Fixed an issue that resulted in the Big Head cheat persisting when switching between games without closing
Fixed an issue that resulted in some settings not saving after exiting the game
Fixed a number of progression issues within the mission “Pier 69”
Fixed an issue that resulted in the corona at The Panopticon appearing oversized in the mission “Photo Opportunity”
Fixed an issue with the GPS during the mission “Robbing Uncle Sam”
Fixed an issue that resulted in the music persisting after loading a save during a dance routine at the Nightclub
Fixed an issue that resulted in the player being unable to drive vehicles after loading a save during the Lowrider Challenge
Fixed an issue that resulted in pedestrian cars being able to enter the cemetery during the mission “Los Sepulcros”
Fixed an issue that resulted in Ryder able to be killed after completing the mission “Home Invasion”
Fixed an issue that resulted in players being unable to retry the mission “High Stakes, Low Rider”
Fixed an issue that resulted in an autosave not being created after completing the mission “High Stakes, Low Rider”
Fixed an issue with Snapshots being visible without using the camera while CJ is on the phone
Fixed an issue that resulted in the help text prompting the player to return at a later time only appearing the first time when attempting to start the mission “Home Invasion” outside of the correct time
Fixed an issue that resulted in a pickup effect appearing above the Johnson house after completing the mission “Sweet & Kendl”
Fixed an issue that resulted in the fire effects disappearing after retrying from a checkpoint in the mission “Burning Desire”
Fixed an issue that resulted in two wheeled vehicles becoming invisible after doing a wheelie while in first person
Fixed an issue that resulted in the Achievement “I Ain’t No Buster” not being awarded
Fixed an issue that resulted in help text persisting throughout the opening cutscene of the mission “Management Issues”
Fixed an issue that resulted in help text persisting throughout the opening cutscene of the mission “Cleaning the Hood”
Fixed an issue that resulted in CJ and Ken popping into the cutscene as they enter the meat factory in the mission “The Meat Business”
Fixed a reversed window texture at Los Santos Pawn Shop
Fixed an issue with the Rhyme Book texture in the mission “Madd Dogg’s Rhymes”
Fixed an issue that resulted in the African Pendant, Dog Tags, and Stop Watch appearing black when equipped with other clothing
Fixed an issue with the High Afro hairstyle missing a section at the back of CJ’s head
Fixed an issue that resulted in the Map Key language not changing after being changed in the Settings menu

Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy - The Definitive Edition is out now for PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X.



Posted: Mar 02, 2022 10:42 am
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