
Grand Theft Auto III: A Quarter-Century of Open-World Innovation
Released in October 2001, Grand Theft Auto III marked a pivotal shift in gaming history. Developed by DMA Design, the title transitioned the franchise from 2D to 3D, establishing the modern open-world sandbox standard. By utilizing the RenderWare engine, the studio created an immersive metropolis inspired by 1990s cinema, moving away from the series' previous top-down perspective.










