Grand Theft Auto III (2001)
As children, we remembered stealing cars and escaping the police. But did we understand what this city was turning Claude into?
A betrayal sends Claude to the bottom of Liberty City's criminal world. Each job takes him closer to power, while making trust harder to define.
What awaits on the journey?
A betrayal sends Claude to the bottom of Liberty City's criminal world. Each job takes him closer to power, while making trust harder to define.
- Explore Portland, Staunton Island and Shoreside Vale as the story progresses.
- Drive, escape pursuit and take work from different employers in Liberty City.
- Satirical radio and connected territories bring the city to life.
Faces in the story
The protagonist starting over in Liberty City after a betrayal.
Claude’s partner in the opening bank robbery.
A woman connected to the Leone family and a turning point for Claude.
A fellow escapee who helps Claude find his first work.
Read more with LYFP
A nine-part article, Vietnamese video and album of 5 AI illustrations.
Play Grand Theft Auto III
This article covers Grand Theft Auto III, first released on PS2 in 2001. The purchase links below list The Definitive Edition; this does not establish the edition shown in LYFP’s video.
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Reference sources
Remaster details on the official site or store.
Remaster details on the official site or store.
Official game page.
Confirms the 2001 release and the starting premise in Liberty City.
Official PS2 game manual.