Grand Theft Auto is an open world action-adventure video game developed by DMA Design and published by BMG Interactive. It was first released in Europe and North. Rockstar Games Presents Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas for Sony PlayStation 2.

• MS-DOS • Microsoft Windows October 1997 17 September 2013 Grand Theft Auto ( GTA) is an created by and; the later titles of which were created by brothers and, and Aaron Garbut. It is primarily developed by (formerly ), and published. The name of the series references the term used in the US for. Most games in the series are set in fictional locales modelled on cities, usually either Liberty City, Vice City or San Andreas, which are stand-ins for New York City, Miami and the state of California, respectively. The first game encompassed three fictional cities, while subsequent titles tend to emphasise a single setting. Focuses on an where the player can choose missions to progress an overall story, as well as engaging in side activities, all consisting of,,, occasional, and elements. The series focuses around many different protagonists who attempt to rise through the ranks of the criminal underworld, although their motives for doing so vary in each game.

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With its British origin, the series contains and. British video game developer began the series in. As of 2014, it has eleven stand-alone games and four. The third chronological title,, is considered a landmark title, as it brought the series to a 3D setting and more immersive experience. Subsequent titles would follow and build upon the concept established in Grand Theft Auto III, and receive significant acclaim. They subsequently influenced many other open world action games, and led to the label on similar games.

The series has been critically acclaimed and commercially successful, having shipped, making it the fourth-highest selling video game franchise of all time, behind 's and franchises, and. In 2006, Grand Theft Auto featured in a list of British design icons in the Great British Design Quest organised by the and the. In 2013, ranked Grand Theft Auto among Britain's most successful exports.

However, the series has also been controversial for its nature and themes. • PS3 • Xbox 360 • • Windows Notes: 1. Originally available on PlayStation 3 as part of the line via the PlayStation Network, but later replaced with a HD native release. Originally available on Xbox 360 as part of the line via the, but later replaced with a HD native release. Main series Timeline of releases 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 The Grand Theft Auto series is split into separate, named after the primary level of graphics capability used in each era. The original, its expansions and its sequel are considered the '2D universe'.

Grand Theft Auto III and its sequels are considered the '3D universe'. Grand Theft Auto IV, its expansions and Grand Theft Auto V are considered the 'HD universe'. Each universe is considered separate with only brands, place names and background characters shared between them., the first game in the series, was released for and in October 1997, ported to the in 1998 and the in 1999.

Was released in 1999 for Microsoft Windows, later receiving ports on the PlayStation, and Game Boy Color. The also featured three instalments of the main series, all of which have been re-released on several platforms; a deal between and resulted in their timed exclusivity on the PlayStation 2, before receiving ports to Microsoft Windows and the. The 2001 title moved away from the used in the first two games to; the game features characters on backgrounds. Was published in 2002, and was the first to feature a speaking protagonist, voiced by., released in 2004, introduced various new elements, including character customisation and a large map encompassing three cities and surrounding rural area. Two main instalments were published for the and. The 2008 title focused on realism and detail, removing various customisation features, while adding an mode., published in 2013, featured three playable protagonists.