GTA Release Dates: Every Game and When It Came Out
The first Grand Theft Auto launched on October 21, 1997, and the series has grown to 7 mainline games with GTA 6 on the way. Here is every GTA release date in order, the platforms each launched on, and a link to calculate exactly how old you were when each one came out.
| Game | Release Date | Age |
|---|---|---|
| Grand Theft Auto | October 21, 1997 | 29 yrs |
| GTA 2 | October 22, 1999 | 27 yrs |
| GTA III | October 22, 2001 | 25 yrs |
| GTA: Vice City | October 29, 2002 | 24 yrs |
| GTA: San Andreas | October 26, 2004 | 22 yrs |
| GTA IV | April 29, 2008 | 18 yrs |
| GTA V | September 17, 2013 | 13 yrs |
| GTA VI | November 19, 2026 (expected) | Upcoming |
Dates shown are the original North American release for each game. Ages are as of 2026.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When did GTA come out?
The first Grand Theft Auto came out on October 21, 1997, launching the series. Since then Rockstar has released 7 mainline GTA games, from GTA 1 in 1997 to GTA V in 2013, with GTA 6 still to come.
What order did the GTA games come out in?
In release order the mainline games are: GTA 1 (1997), GTA 2 (1999), GTA 3 (2001), GTA Vice City (2002), GTA San Andreas (2004), GTA 4 (2008), GTA 5 (2013), and GTA 6 (upcoming).
What was the most recent GTA game?
The most recent released mainline game is GTA V, which came out on September 17, 2013. The next game, GTA 6, is expected on November 19, 2026.
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