Changelog

This modification includes original content by PG Team as well as adapted work from other authors.

All changes are cumulative and relevant for version 1.5.

Version 1.5 (Coming Soon)

Audio & Radio

  • Replaced audio decoder with VBDec for improved compatibility:

    • Music and sounds restored from the original PS2 version;

  • Fixed missing kick sound when knocking NPCs off bikes;

  • Fixed police radio chatter when boats are destroyed or empty;

  • Fixed acceleration sound continuing after exiting a vehicle.

Interface & Controls

  • Added controller vibration support;

  • Map zoom controls remapped to R1/R2;

  • Added toggle for map legend with Square button;

  • "Back" button mapped to Circle;

  • Removed black border when aiming with the rocket launcher;

  • Increased minimap size by 30%;

  • Removed unused menu entries;

  • Added options to control traffic and pedestrian density;

  • Added Gamepad Settings section to the menu:

    • Updated structure of control settings;

    • Redesigned controller illustrations;

  • Fixed Russian font rendering;

  • Added texture and changed color of custom waypoint;

  • Fixed bug preventing placement of custom waypoint on the map;

  • Changed cursor color in the menu.

Graphics & Environment

  • Vehicles and pedestrians no longer despawn off-screen;

  • Fixed water rendering and added transparency;

  • Restored hidden objects:

    • Lifeguard hut (Washington Beach);

    • Phone booth (Downtown);

    • Shooting range poster in Ammu-Nation (Downtown); and more.

  • Fixed visual bugs on several environment objects;

  • Fixed textures in generic.txd and particle.txd:

    • Removed noise artifacts on road/environment textures (based on Xbox version);

    • Restored classic water texture;

    • Removed fake water reflection texture;

  • Reworked textures on police vehicles;

  • Fixed blimp texture;

  • Fixed incorrect positioning of vehicle light coronas;

  • Fixed Tommy’s outfit model and textures (in-game and cutscenes);

  • Added two new outfits for Tommy (Exclusive and Beta versions);

  • Fixed V-Rock logo on the radio station building;

  • Fixed the wooden box texture.

Gameplay & Logic

  • Restored original cheat codes from the PS2 version;

  • Added automatic switch to detonator after placing explosives;

  • Fixed auto-aiming issues;

  • Fixed a bug that blocked progression in the "Martha’s Mug Shot" mission;

  • Fixed bug where the custom waypoint disappeared after loading a save.

Engine

  • Fixed save compatibility with PC version (including Steam):

    • Resolved garage door and Pay'N'Spray issues;

  • Fixed duplicated shadows in cutscenes;

  • Changed game TITLEID to GTAVCRT00;

  • Corrected game file path structure;

  • Added file check for PS Vita system integrity;

  • Refactored and cleaned up vehicle logic;

  • Cleaned and fixed object physics module;

  • Improved car behavior and fixed potential bugs;

  • Fixed Rockstar optimization bug that prevented pedestrian spawning;

  • Fixed objects missing collisions due to faulty optimization.

Animations

  • Fixed bug that blocked weapon and phone call animations;

  • Added missing animations to match PS2 version behavior.

Other

  • Updated LiveArea assets and in-game manual;

  • Fixed localization files and added missing strings.

Version 1.0

Interface & Controls

  • Reworked and optimized HD HUD layout;

  • Added new loading screens;

  • Redesigned main menu;

  • Updated map and legend icons to match 10th Anniversary style;

  • Updated radio station icons;

  • Fixed intro / outro cutscenes and splash screens.

Graphics & Environment

  • Added and optimized models and textures from Xbox version:

    • Vehicles (including wheels);

    • Character hands in cutscenes;

  • Reworked and optimized HD textures:

    • Environment, asphalt, grass, sidewalks, sand, vegetation, etc.;

    • Lighting, sunrays, car headlights, and more;

  • Replaced weapons with PS2-style models;

  • Replaced beach fountain model with PS2 version;

  • Fixed white textures and broken collisions in the environment, including:

    • Building entrances at Rosenbergs office;

    • Windows in airport hangars;

    • Excavator and scrapyard hangar;

    • Old Sunshine Autos map;

  • Made "Howlin Petes Bike Emporium" window semi-transparent (as on PS2);

  • Replaced car wreck models;

  • Replaced water texture;

  • Fixed glow effects (e.g. emergency vehicle lights);

  • Updated timecyc for improved lighting;

  • WK Chariot Hotel renamed to Vice Point Langer (as in PS2 version);

  • Added new outfits for Tommy (from official Japanese release);

  • Fixed muzzle flash rendering.

Gameplay & Logic

  • Fixed traffic behavior on wide roads — now uses both lanes properly;

  • Completing Colonel Cortez missions now unlocks two docks instead of one;

  • Sabre Turbo and Cuban Hermes can now be resprayed.

Animations

  • Replaced Tommy’s animation set with PS2 version;

  • Fixed Victor Vance’s facial animation in intro cutscene;

  • Fixed character pose in "The Shootist" mission — weapons are now held correctly.

Other

  • Updated LiveArea assets;

  • Rewritten and expanded in-game manual;

  • Updated copyright information;

  • Repacked and cleaned texture and game data files;

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