The Grand Theft Auto (GTA) series is one of the most popular video game franchises ever created. Originally released in 1997, it revolutionized the open-world action-adventure genre with its non-linear gameplay, controversial themes, and living, breathing city environments.
On December 14, 2023, Rockstar Games released remastered versions of three classic GTA titles – GTA III, Vice City, and San Andreas – as part of the GTA Trilogy Definitive Edition bundle. For the first time ever, these iconic games are now available on mobile platforms like Android and iOS.
Here’s everything you need to know to download and play the GTA Trilogy Definitive Edition on your Android or iOS device.
Contents
About the GTA Trilogy Definitive Edition
The GTA Trilogy Definitive Edition includes graphically-enhanced remasters of the following games:
- GTA III (2001) – The one that started it all, set in the gritty Liberty City with a silent protagonist named Claude.
- GTA Vice City (2002) – The neon-soaked 80s paradise of Vice City with Tommy Vercetti’s rags-to-riches tale.
- GTA San Andreas (2004) – The sprawling state of San Andreas starring CJ and the iconic Grove Street Families gang.
On mobile, these remastered classics feature across-the-board visual upgrades like high-resolution textures, increased draw distances, a new lighting system, and more. The gameplay has also been modernized with GTA V-style controls and targeting.
Where to Download GTA Trilogy Definitive Edition
There are two ways to download the GTA Trilogy Definitive Edition on mobile devices:
1. Via Netflix
Netflix subscribers can download the GTA Trilogy Definitive Edition for free directly through the Netflix mobile app. Simply open the app, go to the Games section, and install the trilogy.
2. As Standalone Apps
You can also download each GTA Trilogy game individually as premium standalone apps from the Google Play Store (for Android) and App Store (for iOS). However, unlike the Netflix version, these will cost $19.99 USD per title.
How to Download via Netflix
Follow these steps to download the GTA Trilogy Definitive Edition on Netflix:
- Make sure you have an active Netflix subscription on your device.
- Open the Netflix app and tap on the Games tab at the bottom.
- Scroll down and tap on the GTA Trilogy Definitive Edition icon.
- Tap the Install button to download the trilogy bundle.
- Once installed, you can launch and play all three GTA games for free!
How to Download from App Stores
To download the premium standalone versions of each game:
- Open the Google Play Store (Android) or App Store (iOS).
- Search for “GTA Trilogy Definitive Edition”.
- Tap on the game you want to install.
- Tap Get (Android) or the Price button (iOS) to purchase and download.
- Repeat the steps for the other GTA Trilogy games.
Gameplay Features
The GTA Trilogy Definitive Edition retains the classic open-world sandbox gameplay of the originals while adding some modern enhancements:
- Updated visuals and resolution
- Enhanced lighting and environmental effects
- GTA V-style controls and targeting
- Support for controllers (sold separately)
You can explore the cities, complete story missions, partake in side activities, collect items, and cause the usual GTA chaos! The games have multiple control schemes to cater to touch and external controllers.
Conclusion
The release of the iconic GTA Trilogy Definitive Edition on mobile opens up these classics to a whole new generation of gamers. Thanks to Netflix, Android and iOS users can now experience these genre-defining titles on the go like never before – for free or as premium purchases. We hope you enjoy revisiting these games on your phone or tablet.
