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Grand Theft Auto 3

Grand Theft Auto 3 was released in 2001 and marked a huge shift for the franchise, giving players a third-person open world to explore. Players took control of criminal Claude as he tried to navigate a serious of missions throughout Liberty City.

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Action
Adventure
Released
October 23, 2001
ESRB
M for Mature: Blood, Strong Language, Violence
Developer(s)
Rockstar Games
Publisher(s)
Rockstar Games
Engine
RenderWare
Franchise
Grand Theft Auto

Experience the epic open world adventure that started it all updated for a new generation with across-the-board enhancements including brilliant new lighting and environmental upgrades, with high-resolution textures, increased draw distance, Grand Theft Auto V-style controls and targeting, and much more, bringing these beloved worlds to life with all new levels of detail. It all starts in Liberty City. With revolutionary freedom to go anywhere and jack anyone, Grand Theft Auto III puts the center of the criminal underworld at your fingertips, if you have enough guts to take it.

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