Grand Theft Auto

Grand Theft Auto

Shooter • Racing • Adventure
1997

Grand Theft Auto is an upcoming Shooter/Racing/Adventure game releasing on Nintendo 64, PC (Microsoft Windows), DOS. Scheduled to launch on October 21, 1997.

Developed by DMA Design and published by BMG Interactive, Take-Two Interactive, ASC Games, Rockstar Games, Syscom Entertainment.

Release Date: 10/22/1997

Released
Grand Theft Auto cover
trailer

Story

As an aspiring young thug, your mission in this video game is to perform odd jobs for the mob, picking up points along the way by committing random crimes ranging from auto theft to hit-and-runs to murder.

Screenshots

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Game Information

Platforms

Nintendo 64PC (Microsoft Windows)DOSPlayStation

Genres

ShooterRacingAdventure

Developer

  • DMA Design

Publishers

  • BMG Interactive
  • Take-Two Interactive
  • ASC Games
  • Rockstar Games
  • Syscom Entertainment

Age Rating

ESRB: Unknown

Player Perspective

Bird view / Isometric

Multiplayer

  • Online: up to 4 players

Part of

  • Grand Theft Auto franchise

Ratings & Reviews

80%
Critic Score
1 reviews
75%
User Score
454 ratings

Features & Details

Themes & Elements

ActionSandboxOpen world

Game Modes

Single playerMultiplayer

Key Features

bloodymurderdrugsorganized crimedeathabandonwaregangshand-to-hand combat

Game Engine

Built with RenderWare

Release Information

Primary Release Date

October 21, 1997

✅ Already released

Platform Release Dates

PC (Microsoft Windows)

March 1, 2003
Worldwide
October 21, 1997
Europe
February 28, 1998
North America

Nintendo 64

Date TBA
Worldwide

PlayStation

August 27, 1998
Japan
June 30, 1998
North America
December 12, 1997
Europe

DOS

October 21, 1997
Europe
February 28, 1998
North America

Release Notes

  • Release dates may vary by region and platform
  • Pre-orders may be available before the official release date
  • Digital releases typically go live at 00:00 local time
  • Physical releases may arrive a few days earlier or later depending on shipping

System Requirements

Estimated system requirements for Grand Theft Auto on PC

Minimum Requirements

os:Windows 10 64-bit
processor:Intel Core i7-8700K / AMD Ryzen 7 2700X
memory:16 GB RAM
graphics:NVIDIA RTX 2060 / AMD RX 6600 XT
directx:Version 12
storage:50 GB available space (SSD recommended)

Recommended Requirements

✨ Recommended
os:Windows 11 64-bit
processor:Intel Core i7-10700K / AMD Ryzen 7 3700X
memory:32 GB RAM
graphics:NVIDIA RTX 3080 / AMD RX 6800 XT
directx:Version 12
storage:100 GB available space (NVMe SSD recommended)

Important Notes

  • These are estimated requirements based on game analysis and industry standards
  • Official system requirements will be announced closer to release date
  • SSD storage highly recommended for reduced loading times
  • Requirements may vary for different graphics settings (Low, Medium, High, Ultra)
  • VR games may have additional requirements if VR support is included

💡Performance Tips

For the best experience with Grand Theft Auto, consider upgrading to an SSD, ensuring your graphics drivers are up to date, and closing unnecessary background applications before playing.

Frequently Asked Questions about Grand Theft Auto