Ahead of GTA 6's return to Miami, a classic Scarface game that rivaled Vice City is suddenly back

If the wait for GTA 6 and a return to Vice City is too much to bear, I've got good news. Cult-classic PC and PS2 adventure Scarface: The World is Yours has suddenly made a comeback after two decades, and it's being rushed onto Steam after a backend slip-up saw it go live early on the Epic Games Store. One of the best crime games based on a licensed property for its time, the finale-altering sequel is finally back, giving you a fresh chance to live out the not-so-glamorous life of rags-to-riches icon Tony Montana.

Scarface: The World is Yours begins at the dramatic climax of the 1983 movie, but rewrites its ending to send Tony Montana out on a journey of revenge against those that forced him off his drug-funded throne. The action-adventure game was a pretty strong challenger to GTA Vice City, although it couldn't match the impressive scale reached by Rockstar's San Andreas. It even got the tone of the original right, complete with the voice of André Sogliuzzo, who was hand-selected by Al Pacino to capture his '80s sound.

This new Scarface re-release caught us by surprise when it suddenly appeared for purchase on the Epic Games Store today, Wednesday October 22, but publisher EC Digital has now confirmed that it will also be making its way to Steam, and also clarifies the studio's use of AI upscaling as an optional extra.

"Due to a technical issue during backend configuration, the game was unintentionally pushed live on a different platform earlier than planned," EC Digital writes in a post to the Scarface Steam page. "We want to clarify that our intended long-term release platforms include Steam, and we're now accelerating our efforts to finalize this version." It notes that, because of this, some of the content on the current page "includes placeholder content."

Additionally, EC Digital explains that the Steam launch "will include an optional HD graphics upgrade offered as a free DLC. This enhanced mode uses AI-assisted techniques to improve certain visual elements while keeping the core experience intact. The use of AI is completely optional. Players can choose to play in original or enhanced visuals at any time." While I'm personally not a fan of AI upscaling solutions, having it just as an option for those who want it makes it an easier pill to swallow.

Scarface: The World is Yours is out now via the Epic Games Store priced at $29.99 / £23.79, and will be released on Steam soon. Find it here via Epic, or wishlist it on Steam if you prefer.

Love to reminisce? Then be sure to browse our picks of the best classic PC games you should still play in 2025, as we wait for the GTA 6 release date to arrive.

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