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Grand Theft Auto: Vice City
Released 2002 · PlayStation 2 · PC · Xbox
Released in 2002, Grand Theft Auto: Vice City is one of the most beloved entries in the entire series, a neon-drenched love letter to 1980s Miami that still defines the aesthetic Rockstar is returning to in GTA 6. The new game rebuilds the city on a far bigger canvas: see the GTA 6 Map: Inside the State of Leonida.
Official Trailer
The Story of Tommy Vercetti
Vice City follows Tommy Vercetti, fresh out of prison and sent to the sun-soaked city to rebuild a criminal empire after a drug deal goes wrong. Voiced by Ray Liotta, Tommy became one of gaming's most iconic antiheroes. The story is a rise-to-power crime epic dripping with 80s style, pastel suits, Scarface references, and a city ruled by cocaine money.
The Vice City Map
Inspired by 1980s Miami, Vice City is a compact but dense open world split across two main islands connected by bridges. From the beach-front hotels of Ocean Beach to the mansions of Starfish Island and the seedy docks, every district drips with neon atmosphere. It's widely seen as the spiritual blueprint for the Leonida map coming in GTA 6.
Legendary Cheats & Soundtrack
Vice City is famous for two things beyond its story: its cheat codes (spawn vehicles, change weather, get all weapons) and its soundtrack, one of the greatest in gaming history, spanning 80s pop, rock, synth and hip-hop across themed radio stations. The music alone made the city feel alive.
The Definitive Edition
Vice City was remastered as part of GTA: The Trilogy: The Definitive Edition, bringing updated visuals, modern controls and lighting to PS5, Xbox, PC and Switch. While the remaster had a rocky launch, post-release patches improved it considerably, making it the most accessible way to revisit the classic today.
Frequently Asked Questions about Vice City
Is GTA Vice City connected to GTA 6?
GTA 6 returns to a modern reimagining of Vice City (now part of the fictional state of Leonida), but it's a separate, contemporary story, not a remake of the 2002 game. The original Vice City is set in the 1980s with Tommy Vercetti.
Can you still play GTA Vice City today?
Yes. The easiest way is GTA: The Trilogy: The Definitive Edition, available on PS5, Xbox, PC, Switch and mobile, which includes a remastered Vice City with modern controls and visuals.
Who is the main character in GTA Vice City?
Tommy Vercetti, a mobster voiced by Ray Liotta, who builds a criminal empire in 1980s Vice City after a drug deal goes wrong.