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[Jose92]

https://www.rockstargames.com/newsw...aign=gta-trilogy_announcement_update-20211119

Hi everyone,

We want to provide an update regarding the unexpected technical issues that came to light as part of the launch of Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy – The Definitive Edition.

Firstly, we want to sincerely apologize to everyone who has encountered issues playing these games.

The Grand Theft Auto series — and the games that make up this iconic trilogy — are as special to us as we know they are to fans around the world. The updated versions of these classic games did not launch in a state that meets our own standards of quality, or the standards our fans have come to expect.

We have ongoing plans to address the technical issues and to improve each game going forward. With each planned update, the games will reach the level of quality that they deserve to be.

A new Title Update is on the way in the coming days for all versions of Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy – The Definitive Edition that will address a number of issues. We will update everyone as soon as it is live.

In the meantime, it pains us to mention that we are hearing reports of members of the development teams being harassed on social media. We would kindly ask our community to please maintain a respectful and civil discourse around this release as we work through these issues.

While one of the goals of the Definitive Editions was to allow players to enjoy these games on modern platforms for many years to come, we also understand that some of you would still like to have the previous classic versions available for purchase.

We will be adding the classic PC versions of Grand Theft Auto III, Grand Theft Auto: Vice City, and Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas back to the Rockstar Store shortly as a bundle. Additionally, everyone who has purchased Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy – The Definitive Edition for PC from the Rockstar Store through June 30, 2022, will receive these classic versions in their Rockstar Games Launcher library at no additional cost. We will update everyone as soon as these are back in the Rockstar Store.

Once again, we'd like to thank everyone for their patience and understanding while we work through these updates to ensure these games meet everyone's justifiably high standards.

Sincerely,
Rockstar Games

They will be giving out the classic versions for free to the owners of Definitive editions only on PC for now.

 

[THEAP99]

We SHOULDN'T be in this situation in the first place. Honestly pathetic

 

[digoutyoursoul]

“Unexpected”

Come on for fuck sake. Look how timid the marketing was before release.

 

[Doczu]

So console players can go fuck themself for now and PC players can play the classic version they just de listed so thst they could make money?
And the bonus games are only for those thst bought directly from R*?
Fuck you steam users?

 

[Tranquil]

This is good news, I was really wanting to play these games but not with all the glitches. Once they fix them, I have no problem shelling out $60 for this.

 

[ManaByte]

Too late Rockstar.

You shit the bed.

With the Housers gone, I don't think GTAVI is turning out as good as people hope.

 

[dottme]

the unexpected technical issues

:doubt:

 

[NickFire]

Don't you just love the snarky thanks for patience / understanding lines after billion dollar companies screw over their customers?

 

[Kacho]

“Sorry we got called out. Here’s free shit.”

 

[Ramz87]

Too late Rockstar.

You shit the bed.

With the Housers gone, I don't think GTAVI is turning out as good as people hope.

Hasn’t only one of them left?

 

[TheDuskwalker]

Classic versions being added back to PS4/5 store when?

 

[Doczu]

Too late, the gamers have spoken

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[AlexxKidd]

Rockstar all in on the Rockstar Launcher. Much like Epic who has a game like Fortnite, a game like GTA allows you to do so.

 

[GreatnessRD]

So console players can go fuck themself for now and PC players can play the classic version they just de listed so thst they could make money?
And the bonus games are only for those thst bought directly from R*?
Fuck you steam users?

The Definitive edition isn't available on Steam, is it? I didn't think it was. Pretty positive it was only available on Cockstar's launcher store.

 

[Doczu]

Classic versions being added back to PS4/5 store?

No, only on PC

 

[TheDuskwalker]

No, only on PC

I know, that's the joke of the gif because they didn't. (Oh, I forgot to add the "when?" previously )

 

[Rudius]

Maybe I'm optimist, but I think all the issues with this remaster can be fixed in a few months of work on their part. The modders on PC can put back the missing songs as well.

 

[Doczu]

The Definitive edition isn't available on Steam, is it? I didn't think it was. Pretty positive it was only available on Cockstar's launcher store.

Oh well, my bad then. Nevertheless: fuck Rockstar, fuck the media for keeping silent to stay on their good side, fuck the paid youtube shills and, most importantly: fuck the gamers that formed.a defence force

 

[ManaByte]

Maybe I'm optimist, but I think all the issues with this remaster can be fixed in a few months of work on their part. The modders on PC can put back the missing songs as well.

Yea but Rockstar will never fix what the modders are fixing because of "modern audiences".

 

[Doczu]

Maybe I'm optimist, but I think all the issues with this remaster can be fixed in a few months of work on their part. The modders on PC can put back the missing songs as well.

It aint difficult when the files.are.still in the directory. But the "patched" version will surely have them removed.

 

[CuteFaceJay]

"unexpected technical issues" MATE!

Do they not play the shit they make or what?!

 

[akaFullmetal]

I'll get it when it's fixed and on discount. Unexpected technical issues my ass.

 

[John Bilbo]

Oh fuck off, Rockstar. They are only apologising because people are fed up with their shit.

It is good they are putting the original games back on sale again, but those games should have never been pulled of the stores in the first place.

 

[Banjo64]

I’m literally speechless as to how a company as large and wealthy as RS could allow this out of the gate with seemingly absolutely zero quality assurance checks. Surely just one person could have noticed all of the spelling mistakes and the rain as a starter?

 

[Represent.]

Honestly just leave it as is, who give a shit. Just put everyone that’s on this onto GTA 6 AND RELEASE THE SHIT.

fuck

 

[Doczu]

I’m literally speechless as to how a company as large and wealthy as RS could allow this out of the gate with seemingly absolutely zero quality assurance checks. Surely just one person could have noticed all of the spelling mistakes and the rain as a starter?

Yeah really makes you think if they gave a shit

 

[Jennings]

Ok, cool. Thanks, Rockstar. Have a Merry Christmas.

 

[Kssio_Aug]

"Sorry everyone, we know we put the game in the hands of a incompetent studio and you didn't like the obvious results. Now, if you purchased from our own store you will get the classics for "free". Everyone else, we don't give a fuck. Also, please, stop harassing the development team."

 

[Shane89]

Too late Rockstar.

You shit the bed.

With the Housers gone, I don't think GTAVI is turning out as good as people hope.

They don't care. And you want to know why? Because you will Buy GTA 6 and any other future titles.

 

[Fake]

Unexpected

 

[Rival]

Dear Beta Testers,

 

[aygomyownroad]

Bought on Xbox and it’s nostalgic and I can look past some of the flaws.

But they shouldn’t have delisted anyway and to give them the originals for free is a slap in the face for console users.

regardless I’ve not enjoyed a rockstar game for many years and won’t be rushing out to buy any new releases anytime soon now

 

[Stitch]

Don't think about modding the classic versions because they'll find out where you live and send goons to your place to harass you

Take-Two sends private investigators to GTA5 modder's home - report

A couple of alternate Grand Theft Auto Online mods have been shut down by publisher Take-Two. In one case the publisher…

www.eurogamer.net

 

[Nemesisuuu]

''unexpected technical issues''

 

[Punished Miku]

"Unexpected" is really not a flattering word in these PR statements.

 

[ReBurn]

Given the fact that they obviously didn't play these before they released I can see how the technical issues were unexpected.

 

[eastcoastkody]

by "classic version" they mean the shiddy mobile game ports, right?

i know i wanted to buy San Andreas for the og XBOX, because i saw it was BC. But then i read that u don't actually get the real version of San Andreas, and that ur xbox will download the mobile port remaster instead

 

[squidilix]

In the meantime, it pains us to mention that we are hearing reports of members of the development teams being harassed on social media. We would kindly ask our community to please maintain a respectful and civil discourse around this release as we work through these issues.

Common R*, you're are the dumbass in this story... you fk up the QA....

 

[NinjaBoiX]

There is just no excuse guys, these games were clearly in an awful state barely fit for sale, so you either:

A) Realised this, but release them anyway
B) Had such poor QA that you genuinely didn’t realise
C) Didn’t even test them

I’m honestly not sure which one is worse.

 

[ANDS]

So console players can go fuck themself for now and PC players can play the classic version they just de listed so thst they could make money?
And the bonus games are only for those thst bought directly from R*?
Fuck you steam users?

Why is this surprising? They own the storefront on PC, they don't own the other ones.

 

[MiguelItUp]

And here they expect their fanbase to be like, "Oh, thank you Rockstar!" It's ridiculous. There's absolutely no way that they were unaware of the quality it was in. They most certainly knew, and they greenlit it. The bugs are plentiful enough that in a single play session you come across plenty.

I'm not giving them a single dime for any of this, lol. Maybe in several years when it all drops to a hellaciously low price I'll bite. But now? Hell nah.

 

[PumpkinPie]

"Unexpected", as if it was a shock to them cheeky swines.

 

[DonJorginho]

Rockstar officially died when both Housers left.

Can't wait to see the state GTA 6 launches in.

 

[SafeOrAlone]

I hate when they address the psychos in a press release like this, to get some sympathy. Should anyone be harassing you? Hell no. Do you think any psychos out there are reading this press release and second-guessing their words and deeds? No way. This is about your screw up, so address the screw up.

 

[Strider Highwind]

The updated versions of these classic games did not launch in a state that meets our own standards of quality

Maybe...just maybe...they should have actually played their own release before letting people try and buy it? Glad I skipped it

 

[nikos]

Good to hear, I'll definitely buy it when it's fixed.

 

[Punished Miku]

We're Rockstar, and we have the highest standards for quality in all of our releases. You know this is true, because we are telling you right now.

Pay no attention to the busted game you just bought from us. We have the highest standards. That is our brand.

 

[Kacho]

There is just no excuse guys, these games were clearly in an awful state barely fit for sale, so you either:

A) Realised this, but release them anyway
B) Had such poor QA that you genuinely didn’t realise
C) Didn’t even test them

I’m honestly not sure which one is worse.

I think it's a combination of A and B.

Rockstar put together that slick trailer which showed the game is the best possible light without revealing any gameplay. That was a very deliberate move.

I also think the people testing these games have no real love or experience with the classics and just accepted the bugs/odd visual issues because the are old games.

 

[Mufausa The 3rd]

So console players can go fuck themself for now and PC players can play the classic version they just de listed so thst they could make money?
And the bonus games are only for those thst bought directly from R*?
Fuck you steam users?

To be fair. Those versions don't exactly all have ports of the original 3 games. Especially the Switch version. Which a lot of people that I know, bought the game on.

 

[Kacho]

Rockstar officially died when both Housers left.

Can't wait to see the state GTA 6 launches in.

Benzies as well. Much like nu Blizzard, nu Rockstar is not the prestigious studio we all loved. It's just a name now with a bunch of random people in it.