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GTA Vice City History: From the 2002 Classic to GTA 6

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Alex

Published: November 7, 2026

Quick answer: GTA Vice City history starts with Grand Theft Auto: Vice City, released on October 29, 2002 for PS2 and set in 1986, where Tommy Vercetti rose through the city’s underworld. GTA 6 returns to Vice City in modern-day Leonida, and its pre-order bonus even nods to Tommy Vercetti’s shirt.

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Vice City Across the Series

Game	Release	Setting
Grand Theft Auto: Vice City	Oct 29, 2002 (PS2)	Vice City, 1986
Vice City Stories	2006 (PSP), 2007 (PS2)	Vice City, 1984
Grand Theft Auto VI	Nov 19, 2026	Vice City and Leonida, present day

Tommy Vercetti and the Floral Shirt

Tommy Vercetti, the 2002 protagonist, wore a loud tropical shirt that became iconic. The Vintage Vice City Pack’s weapon pattern is inspired by it (see our pack guide).

Vice City and Miami

The franchise uses Vice City as a parody of Miami, which matches GTA 6’s setting in a fictional Florida. See Leonida vs real Florida.

What Is Different Now

GTA 6 is set in the present, features two playable protagonists (see Lucia and Jason) and spans a whole state, not just one city.

Frequently Asked Questions

When did GTA Vice City come out?

October 29, 2002 on PS2.

Is GTA 6 a Vice City remake?

No. It is a new game that returns to Vice City.

Who was the Vice City protagonist?

Tommy Vercetti.

What year is Vice City set in?

1986.

Sources and Disclaimer

Information in this article comes from Beebom: GTA 6 map guide, TechRadar: official GTA 6 price.

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