A pre-release version of Grand Theft Auto: Vice City has surfaced online, giving fans a chance to explore a nearly finished but still evolving version of the iconic game.
The leak surfaced on GTA Forums, shared by Rockstar Games enthusiast Vadim M., who provided a download link for the PS2 build dated October 2, 2002 - just a month before the official release.
Despite the build being close to launch, it features several alterations and additions that offer a glimpse into the game's development process.The leaked build was initially posted by a user named IAmNotToniCipriani, and eager fans quickly began downloading it.
One such user, Sergiu, reported discovering a debug menu in the game, typically used by developers for testing purposes. This menu includes features such as hardware usage displays and object count information, which offer an intriguing behind-the-scenes look at how the game was being developed.Also read: GTA 6 release date might have leaked, possibly aligning with a key franchise milestoneAs players examined the build, they identified differences when compared to the final version of the game.
Several car models, wheels, and other assets appeared in this pre-release version, which had not made it into the final cut.