The Definitive Edition was first released in 2021, fans were disappointed to find that the remastered versions of GTA III (2001), Vice City (2002), and San Andreas (2004) came with numerous issues and design changes that detracted from the original experience.

Years after its release, Rockstar has updated the GTA Trilogy to include some classic lighting to help bring the three titles in the bundle back to their original look. The release of Grand Theft Auto Trilogy was met with major fan backlash after iconic characters and scenes from the three remastered games released with funky character models and odd lighting choices.