Rumors of an Xbox 360 version of Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas began to circulate yesterday with the leak of new achievements for the game, and now Rockstar has confirmed that GTA: San Andreas is getting its own re-release on Microsoft's last-gen system.

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Astute gamers may have noticed that the Xbox Originals version of the game available in the Xbox Marketplace has gone missing. Rockstar explained the removal as a sort of out-with-the-old, in-with-the-new. While the original version will never be available again on the Marketplace, Rockstar has gone ahead and made it available as a purchasable game through the Games on Demand service starting October 26.The company promises that this isn't a mere change in how gamers can purchase the game. The graphics have been improved, supporting 720p resolution, improved draw distances, and as the achievement list leak already revealed, full achievement support.In addition to the revealed list, there are an additional 11 secret achievements to unlock in San Andreas.Rockstar is celebrating 10 years since the release of GTA: San Andreas with a special celebratory weekend in Grand Theft Auto Online that will include special clothing, discounts, and double RP and double GTA$.

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