Grand Theft Auto III

Grand Theft Auto III

Shooter • Racing • Simulator • Adventure
2001

Grand Theft Auto III is an upcoming Shooter/Racing/Simulator/Adventure game releasing on Xbox, PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows). Scheduled to launch on October 22, 2001.

Developed by DMA Design, TransGaming Inc. and published by Rockstar Games, Take-Two Interactive.

Release Date: 10/23/2001

Released
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Story

You've been betrayed and left for dead. Now you're taking revenge, unless the city gets you first. Mob bosses need a favor, crooked cops need help and street gangs want you dead. You'll have to rob, steal and kill just to stay out of serious trouble. Anything can happen out here.

Screenshots

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Game Information

Platforms

XboxPlayStation 4PC (Microsoft Windows)iOSMacPlayStation 2

Genres

ShooterRacingSimulatorAdventure

Developers

  • DMA Design
  • TransGaming Inc.

Publishers

  • Rockstar Games
  • Take-Two Interactive

Age Rating

ESRB: Unknown

Player Perspective

Third personBird view / Isometric

Part of

  • Grand Theft Auto franchise

Ratings & Reviews

95%
Critic Score
2 reviews
85%
User Score
1432 ratings

Features & Details

Themes & Elements

ActionSandboxOpen world

Game Modes

Single player

Key Features

drugsorganized crimeps2street racinggangsbuildingsatiregangster

Game Engine

Built with RenderWare

Release Information

Primary Release Date

October 22, 2001

✅ Already released

Platform Release Dates

Mac

August 18, 2011
Worldwide
November 12, 2010
Europe

PlayStation 4

December 5, 2015
Worldwide

PlayStation 2

October 22, 2001
Worldwide

Xbox

October 31, 2003
Worldwide

PC (Microsoft Windows)

May 20, 2002
Worldwide

iOS

Date TBA
Worldwide

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 III 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 III, 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 III