Grand Theft Auto Timeline by FRANCISCO ALEJANDRO CABALLERO LÓPEZ

1997: Grand Theft Auto (GTA)

franciscocaballero5 — 2025-02-11 14:41:40 UTC

November 28, 1997: The original Grand Theft Auto is released for MS-DOS and Windows. Developed by DMA Design, the game features a top-down perspective and introduces players to the criminal underworld of Liberty City, San Andreas, and Vice City.

1999: Grand Theft Auto 2 (GTA 2)

franciscocaballero5 — 2025-02-11 14:42:25 UTC

October 22, 1999: Grand Theft Auto 2 is released, offering improved graphics, gameplay mechanics, and a new location called Anywhere City. It continues the top-down perspective and criminal activities from the first game.

2001: Grand Theft Auto III (GTA III)

franciscocaballero5 — 2025-02-11 14:42:34 UTC

October 22, 2001: Grand Theft Auto III is launched, revolutionizing the series with a fully 3D open world set in Liberty City. The game receives widespread acclaim for its immersive environment, storytelling, and freedom of gameplay.

2002: Grand Theft Auto: Vice City (GTA: Vice City)

franciscocaballero5 — 2025-02-11 14:42:41 UTC

October 29, 2002: Grand Theft Auto: Vice City is released, set in the 1980s-inspired Vice City. The game introduces new vehicles, weapons, and a vibrant, neon-lit world. It becomes a huge commercial success.

2004: Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas (GTA: San Andreas)

franciscocaballero5 — 2025-02-11 14:42:49 UTC

October 26, 2004: Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas launches, featuring a vast open world with three cities: Los Santos, San Fierro, and Las Venturas. The game includes RPG elements, character customization, and an expansive storyline.

2008: Grand Theft Auto IV (GTA IV)

franciscocaballero5 — 2025-02-11 14:42:56 UTC

April 29, 2008: Grand Theft Auto IV is released, set in a reimagined Liberty City. The game features a darker tone, more realistic graphics, and a compelling story about an immigrant named Niko Bellic. It receives critical acclaim and numerous awards.

2013: Grand Theft Auto V (GTA V)

franciscocaballero5 — 2025-02-11 14:43:03 UTC

September 17, 2013: Grand Theft Auto V is launched, set in the fictional state of San Andreas. The game features three playable protagonists and an expansive open world. GTA V becomes one of the best-selling video games of all time, thanks to its engaging story, detailed world, and online multiplayer mode, GTA Online.

2021: Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy – The Definitive Edition

franciscocaballero5 — 2025-02-11 14:43:10 UTC

November 11, 2021: The Definitive Edition of Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy is released, including remastered versions of GTA III, GTA: Vice City, and GTA: San Andreas. The collection features improved graphics and gameplay enhancements.

2025: Grand Theft Auto 6 (GTA 6)

franciscocaballero5 — 2025-02-11 14:44:59 UTC

Soon: Grand Theft Auto 6 is set to debut on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S.