Grand Theft Auto

Grand Theft Auto

Iconic open-world action-adventure video game series known for its satirical take on American culture, criminal underworld narratives, and unprecedented freedom of gameplay.

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IP Overview & Key Facts

IP Key Facts

Essential information and quick stats.
Full Name
Grand Theft Auto
Also Known As
GTA, Grand Theft Auto Series
Format
Open-World Action-Adventure Video Game Series
Release Year
1997
Current Status
Active
Country of Origin
United Kingdom
Region
United Kingdom/United States
Creator
David Jones, Mike Dailly
Publisher
Rockstar Games
Original Work
Video Game
Genre
Open-World, Action-Adventure, Crime, Satire, Sandbox

Story, World & Core Themes

Explore the narrative, setting, and ideas that shape Grand Theft Auto.
Story
High-level synopsis and narrative focus.
Experience life in sprawling criminal underworlds across various American cities, engaging in missions, heists, and open-world exploration.
World
Setting, cultures, and distinctive elements.
Fictional American cities based on real locations: Liberty City (New York), Vice City (Miami), San Andreas (California)
Themes
Core ideas and recurring motifs.
Crime and punishment, American Dream corruption, social satire, urban decay, loyalty and betrayal

Cultural Impact Timeline

High-level milestones showing Grand Theft Auto's global influence.
1997
Original Grand Theft Auto releases, establishing the top-down crime game formula
1999
Grand Theft Auto 2 expands the concept with futuristic setting
2001
Grand Theft Auto III revolutionizes gaming with 3D open-world design
2002
Grand Theft Auto: Vice City brings 1980s Miami to life
2004
Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas becomes the largest and most ambitious entry
2008
Grand Theft Auto IV launches HD generation with realistic physics and storytelling
2013
Grand Theft Auto V releases with three protagonists and massive scope
2013-Present
Grand Theft Auto Online becomes a persistent online world with regular updates
Sales
Over 380 million copies sold worldwide across all entries
Revenue
Multi-billion dollar franchise, GTA V alone generated over $6 billion
Awards
Numerous Game of the Year awards, technical achievement recognition, cultural impact awards

Key Characters

Meet representative characters from Grand Theft Auto.
Various protagonists including Tommy Vercetti
โ€œI poke my head out of the gutter for one freaking second, and fate shovels shit in my face!โ€
The first fully voiced protagonist in the series, known for his rise to power in 1980s Vice City.View Profile
CJ
โ€œAh shit, here we go again.โ€
Returned to Los Santos to restore his gang's former glory and uncover the truth about his mother's murder.View Profile
Niko Bellic
โ€œWar is where the young and stupid are tricked by the old and bitter into killing each other.โ€
An Eastern European war veteran seeking the 'American Dream' and revenge in Liberty City.View Profile
Michael De Santa
โ€œI'm getting too old for this nonsense.โ€
Former career criminal living in witness protection who gets pulled back into the criminal underworld.View Profile
Franklin Clinton
โ€œMan, this is some serious stuff right here.โ€
Young gang member from the hood looking to make it big in the criminal world.View Profile
Trevor Philips
โ€œI'm a very dangerous person when I'm angry.โ€
Unhinged and violent career criminal with a volatile personality and dangerous unpredictability.View Profile

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the latest GTA game?โ–ผ
Grand Theft Auto V (2013) is the latest main entry, with GTA Online receiving continuous updates. Grand Theft Auto VI is currently in development.
Where is GTA VI set?โ–ผ
Grand Theft Auto VI will take place in the state of Leonida, which includes Vice City and beyond, in a modern-day setting.
Can I play GTA Online solo?โ–ผ
Yes, most modern GTA Online content, including The Cayo Perico Heist and The Contract, can be played completely solo in invite-only sessions.
What is the release date for GTA VI?โ–ผ
Rockstar Games has announced that Grand Theft Auto VI is coming in 2025.
Are the cities in GTA real?โ–ผ
The cities are fictional but heavily inspired by real American cities: Liberty City (New York), Vice City (Miami), and Los Santos (Los Angeles).

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