Grand Theft Auto (GTA) is an iconic video game series renowned for its open-world freedom and thrilling stories. Although each game is a separate story, many of them are connected through characters and events. Let's take a look at the chronology of events in the world of GTA.
1. Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories (1984):
- Location: Vice City
- Main character: Vic Vance
- This is the backstory of GTA Vice City and sets up some world events.
2. Grand Theft Auto: Vice City (1986):
- Location: Vice City
- Main character: Tommy Vercetti
- The events of this game follow the events of Vice City Stories.
3. Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas (1992):
- Location: State of San Andreas (based on California)
- Main character: Carl Johnson (CJ)
- Although it takes place in a separate state, the plot intersects with events in GTA Vice City.
4. Grand Theft Auto IV (2008):
- Location: Liberty City (based on New York)
- Main character: Niko Belik
- The events of IV are not directly related to the previous parts, but there are implicit references to characters from previous games.
5. Grand Theft Auto: The Ballad of Gay Tony (2008):
- Location: Liberty City
- Main character: Luis Lopez
- Occurs in parallel with GTA IV and Grand Theft Auto: The Lost and Damned.
6. Grand Theft Auto: The Lost and Damned (2008):
- Location: Liberty City
- Main character: Johnny Klebitz
- Also takes place in parallel with the events of GTA IV and The Ballad of Gay Tony.
7. Grand Theft Auto V (2013):
- Location: State of San Andreas
- Main characters: Michael De Santa, Franklin Clinton, Trevor Phillips
- The events of GTA V echo the plot of previous games, especially GTA San Andreas.
Advice for players:
Games in the GTA series can be played in the order they were released to better understand the evolution of gameplay and story elements. However, if you want to follow the chronology of events within the game world, it is recommended to follow the order: Vice City Stories, Vice City, San Andreas, IV, The Lost and Damned, The Ballad of Gay Tony, V.
Expected future:
There is currently no official information about Grand Theft Auto VI, but rumors and anticipation promise an exciting continuation of this legendary series. Stay tuned for more information on GTA VI.
