GTA Reveals a Pleasant Surprise Announcement Ahead of Next Game

by Ahmed Hassan January 3, 2026

written by Ahmed Hassan January 3, 2026

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The Revolution Team is working on a next-gen version of Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas for GTA V, bringing the original PlayStation 2 game into the latest RAGE engine.
Players can expect enhanced graphics, tech, and gameplay with the San Andreas Nextgen Edition within GTA V.
The release date for this unofficial remaster is yet to be confirmed, while GTA 6 is currently scheduled for November 19, 2026 (after a prior delay).
With the ongoing popularity of GTA Vs online mode, it remains uncertain if the San Andreas Nextgen Edition will launch before or after the anticipated release of GTA 6.

Revolution Team Unveils San Andreas Nextgen Edition for GTA V – Anticipated Before or After GTA 6?

As 2026 approaches, many anticipate the release of Grand Theft Auto 6 (GTA 6), currently slated for November 19 after a prior delay. This news may particularly excite fans nostalgic for earlier Grand Theft Auto installments. The Revolution Team, known for the GTA Vice City Nextgen Edition mod, recently announced their next project: San Andreas Nextgen Edition. This mod will completely overhaul Grand Theft Auto V (GTA 5), bringing all content from San Andreas—originally released on PlayStation 2—into the latest version of the RAGE engine. Players will be able to experience all main and side missions within GTA 5, enhanced by its updated graphics, tech, and gameplay. This unofficial remaster of San Andreas will also leverage the enhanced version of GTA 5 released on PC in March 2025. The Revolution Team concluded their announcement with a vague “in progress,” meaning a release date remains unconfirmed. With GTA 5’s online mode still going strong more than ten years after its initial release, the question of whether the San Andreas Nextgen Edition will launch before or after GTA 6 remains.

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