: A darker, more grounded take on Liberty City with a focus on physics and narrative depth.
: Massive maps modeled after real-life cities like New York ( Liberty City ), Los Angeles ( Los Santos ), and Miami ( Vice City ). GTA Games
: Introduced the "wanted level" system and the freedom to ignore objectives. The 3D Era (2001–2006) : A darker, more grounded take on Liberty
: A neon-soaked homage to 1980s Miami, featuring a star-studded voice cast. : A darker
: Expected to utilize a rebuilt RAGE engine , promising the most realistic graphics and NPC logic in the series.
The series is traditionally divided into "Eras" based on the engine and narrative universe. The 2D Era (1997–1999)