A franchise that changed gaming: Nearly three decades after its debut in 1997, Grand Theft Auto has become one of the most successful and controversial franchises in entertainment. What began as a top-down video game about stealing cars, evading police and committing crimes has transformed into a global phenomenon. With Grand Theft Auto VI arriving on November 19, Rockstar Games is preparing to take the franchise into a new era.
\n\nFrom crime to culture: The franchise changed gaming with Grand Theft Auto III in 2001, introducing a three-dimensional open world that gave players greater freedom to explore cities, complete missions and interact with their surroundings. Its influence extended to titles such as Assassin's Creed, The Elder Scrolls and The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. Rockstar also used real-life gang members in later games to add authenticity to characters and dialogue.
\n\nA billion-dollar franchise: Grand Theft Auto has sold approximately 480 million units worldwide, according to figures from publisher Take-Two Interactive. Grand Theft Auto V alone has sold nearly 235 million copies since its 2013 release, making it the second best-selling video game behind Minecraft. The title generated $1 billion in retail sales within three days, setting a record…
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