A modder named Dryxio has achieved a remarkable feat, making it possible to play Grand Theft Auto: Vice City and Grand Theft Auto III within Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas. The mod allows these older titles to run as real-time textures within the game, enabling full mission progression and save file functionality.

Initially, Dryxio demonstrated playing GTA III on a TV inside San Andreas. Shortly after, the modder escalated by making Vice City playable on a billboard within GTA III. This "Inception-style" integration condenses the legendary Rockstar sandbox trilogy into a single experience.

This innovation highlights the enduring legacy of the post-2000s Grand Theft Auto series, which revolutionized gaming with its expansive worlds and emergent gameplay. While the industry now demands unprecedented fidelity for titles like the upcoming Grand Theft Auto VI, this mod showcases the impressive technical capabilities that were established by the original trilogy.