How Old Is GTA 1?
Grand Theft Auto 1 was released on October 21, 1997. Enter your date of birth to find out exactly how old you were when the original GTA launched and started the legendary series.
About GTA 1
Grand Theft Auto 1 (GTA 1) was released on October 21, 1997, making it over 29 years old. Developed by DMA Design (now Rockstar North) and published by BMG Interactive, GTA 1 was the game that started the entire Grand Theft Auto franchise.
The original GTA introduced the open-world crime gameplay that would become the series' signature. Set in three fictional cities (Liberty City, San Andreas, and Vice City), players could explore freely, complete missions, and cause mayhem in a top-down perspective that was revolutionary for its time.
While the graphics and gameplay have evolved dramatically since 1997, GTA 1 established the core concepts that made the series a global phenomenon. The game's success led to sequels that would eventually become some of the best-selling video games of all time, including GTA 3, GTA 4, GTA 5, and the upcoming GTA 6.
Whether you were there for the original release in 1997 or discovered it later, knowing exactly how old you were when GTA 1 came out connects your personal timeline to gaming history.
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