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{{Grand Theft Auto III/Header|title=Grand Theft Auto III}}
|completion=3
* [[Grand Theft Auto III/Basics|Basics]] - ''Spoiler-free guides to some of the more basic elements of the game''
|image=GTA3BoxArtwork.jpg
* [[Grand Theft Auto III/Walkthrough|Missions]] - ''Mission walkthroughs for every mission''
|title=Grand Theft Auto III
* [[Grand Theft Auto III/Vehicles|Vehicles]] - ''Spoiler-free infomation about every vehicle''
|developer=[[Rockstar North]]
* [[Grand Theft Auto III/Weapons|Weapons]] - ''Spoiler-free infomation about every weapon and item in the game''
|publisher=[[Rockstar Games]]
* [[Grand Theft Auto III/Appendices|Appendices]] - ''In-depth guides to other game elements''
|year=2001
|systems={{syslist|ps2|win|ps3|ps4|ps5}}
|ratings={{ESRB|M}}
|title1=Grand Theft Auto III: 10 Year Anniversary Edition
|developer1=[[War Drum Studios]]
|publisher1=[[Rockstar Games]]
|year1=2011
|systems1={{syslist|ios|droid|fireos}}
|genre=[[Action]]
|players=1
|modes=[[Single player]]
|preceded by=[[Grand Theft Auto 2]]
|followed by=[[Grand Theft Auto: Vice City]]
|series=Grand Theft Auto
|pcgamingwiki=Grand Theft Auto III
}}
'''Grand Theft Auto III''' is a non-linear driving and shooting game released by {{c|Rockstar North}} on October 22, [[2001]] for the [[PlayStation 2]] and May 21, [[2002]] for [[Windows]], as well as in the [[Grand Theft Auto Double Pack]] and [[Grand Theft Auto Triple Pack]] re-releases.


This book will eventually have [[Grand Theft Auto III/Table of Contents|contents]] and [[Grand Theft Auto III/Index|index]] pages.
In more recent years, fan projects have resulted in a [[multiplayer]] component called [http://www.multitheftauto.com Multi Theft Auto] and a [[Grand Theft Auto: Vice City]] total conversion called [http://gtaforums.com/forum/333-gta-liberty-city/ GTA: Liberty City] that adds the newer Vice City elements (such as bikes and helicopters, as well as improved controls) to GTA III.


If you have a question, add it to the currently nonexistent [[Grand Theft Auto III/Frequently Asked Questions|Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) list]].
==Story==
The game takes place in October 2001. The nameless player character (later revealed in [[Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas]] to be named "Claude") was betrayed by his girlfriend, Catalina, during a bank heist in Liberty City and arrested. However, Claude escaped when the police convoy he was in was attacked, allowing him to flee and rise in the ranks of the Liberty City underworld and seek revenge on Catalina.


If you want the headers to be in the Grand Theft Auto font, download the "Pricedown" font from [http://www.gta-sanandreas.com/downloads/index.php GTA-SanAndreas.com].
{{ToC}}
{{Grand Theft Auto}}


===Icon explanations===
[[Category:Rockstar North]]
 
[[Category:War Drum Studios]]
Throughout this book you will see two distinct icons. These help identify the version of the game that a tip or feature applies to.
[[Category:Rockstar Games]]
 
[[Category:Action]]
{{III}} The ''GTA III'' icon means that this can only be done or only works in the original ''GTA III''.
[[Category:Single player]]
 
[[Category:Sony Greatest Hits]]
{{LC}} The ''GTA: LC'' icon means that this can only be done or only works in the ''GTA: Liberty City'' mod for ''Vice City''.

Latest revision as of 16:39, 5 April 2023

Box artwork for Grand Theft Auto III.
Box artwork for Grand Theft Auto III.
Grand Theft Auto III
Developer(s)Rockstar North
Publisher(s)Rockstar Games
Year released2001
System(s)PlayStation 2, Windows, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5
Preceded byGrand Theft Auto 2
Followed byGrand Theft Auto: Vice City
SeriesGrand Theft Auto
Genre(s)Action
Players1
ModesSingle player
Rating(s)ESRB Mature
Grand Theft Auto III: 10 Year Anniversary Edition
Developer(s)War Drum Studios
Publisher(s)Rockstar Games
Year released2011
System(s)iOS, Android, Fire OS
Neoseeker Related Pages
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Grand Theft Auto III is a non-linear driving and shooting game released by Rockstar North on October 22, 2001 for the PlayStation 2 and May 21, 2002 for Windows, as well as in the Grand Theft Auto Double Pack and Grand Theft Auto Triple Pack re-releases.

In more recent years, fan projects have resulted in a multiplayer component called Multi Theft Auto and a Grand Theft Auto: Vice City total conversion called GTA: Liberty City that adds the newer Vice City elements (such as bikes and helicopters, as well as improved controls) to GTA III.

Story[edit]

The game takes place in October 2001. The nameless player character (later revealed in Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas to be named "Claude") was betrayed by his girlfriend, Catalina, during a bank heist in Liberty City and arrested. However, Claude escaped when the police convoy he was in was attacked, allowing him to flee and rise in the ranks of the Liberty City underworld and seek revenge on Catalina.

Table of Contents

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