Grand Theft Auto IV

Grand Theft Auto IV is a 2008 action-adventure video game developed by Rockstar North and published by Rockstar Games.

Grand Theft Auto IV is a 2008 action-adventure video game developed by Rockstar North and published by Rockstar Games. The sixth main entry in the Grand Theft Auto series, it is set in the fictional Liberty City based on New York City and follows Eastern European war veteran Niko Bellic as he tries to build a new life while dealing with criminals and his past. The game was widely released and sold in Canada as part of its North American launch and remains relevant to Canadian readers as a major title in one of the best-known video game franchises.

Gameplay

Grand Theft Auto IV is an open-world action-adventure game that features driving, shooting, and mission-based gameplay. It also introduced online multiplayer to the series on consoles.

Plot

The story centers on Niko Bellic, an immigrant and war veteran from Eastern Europe who comes to Liberty City seeking a new start. He becomes drawn into crime and conflict, and the narrative focuses on loyalty, survival, and the consequences of his past.

Release and platforms

Grand Theft Auto IV launched for PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 in April 2008, with a Microsoft Windows version following in December 2008. The game also received two episodic expansions: The Lost and Damned and The Ballad of Gay Tony, which were initially released for Xbox 360 and later ported to other platforms.

Reception and sales

Grand Theft Auto IV was a critical and commercial success. It sold millions of copies quickly and became one of the best-selling games of its generation, with over 17 million copies sold worldwide by 2010.