Grand Theft Auto: You Can Now Play One of the Games Directly in Your Browser!

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While the world continues to wait for Grand Theft Auto VI, an earlier entry in the franchise has resurfaced in an unexpected way: playable straight from your web browser, with no downloads required.

Even though Grand Theft Auto: Vice City still runs smoothly on low-end PCs, it has traditionally required downloading and installing the game through platforms such as Steam. The classic title is also available on Android and iOS for a small fee. Now, however, players have a new option if they want to experience the game for free and without installing anything.

Originally released in 2002 on PlayStation 2 and later on PC and Xbox, Grand Theft Auto: Vice City can now be played directly in a web browser. This is made possible by DOS Zone, which is currently hosting a technology demo on its website. It should be noted that this is not an official Rockstar Games release, but rather a fan-made port of the game.

The project operates as a tech demo built on WebAssembly and modern browser APIs, relying on open-source engine implementations such as reVC to recreate the Vice City gameplay experience without requiring installation.

On the DOS Zone website, the game runs entirely within the browser, eliminating the need for downloads or setup on both PC and mobile devices. With a modern browser like Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome, or Microsoft Edge, players can jump in from almost any device. Simply click the “Play Demo” button to start playing. Mobile users benefit from a dedicated touchscreen interface, while PC players can use a keyboard and mouse or a controller.

It is important to note that the demo does not include the full original game. To access the complete campaign, players must upload legally obtained files from Grand Theft Auto: Vice City. Even so, the demo allows free exploration, driving, and sightseeing, offering a nostalgic way to revisit the game’s iconic locations.

Overall, this is an impressive and enjoyable technical achievement. That said, it would not be surprising if Rockstar and Take-Two were to raise legal concerns about the project in the near future.

Source: WCCFTech, DOS Zone

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