Grand Theft Auto 3 Design Documents Leak Online Showing Ambitious Plans

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As a seasoned gamer with decades under my belt, I’ve witnessed the evolution of the gaming industry from 8-bit pixels to lifelike graphics, and Grand Theft Auto has been a significant part of that journey. The recent leak of design documents for GTA 3 and 3 Online is like unearthing an archaeological treasure trove for me.

Leaked designs from various Grand Theft Auto games such as GTA 3 suggest that the series had grand ambitions for its development.

Based on various sources, it appears that the design documents in question are from 2001, but they were posted on December 17, 2024 by a user named FrankieLiberty on GTAForums. According to FrankieLiberty, he uploaded these files because other users were illegitimately selling them for financial gain.

The unveiled papers suggest that Grand Theft Auto 3 and its online counterpart had lofty intentions at their conception, such as a faction system, player skill development, property ownership, and additional features. Furthermore, it’s been shown that Barking Dog Studios, later to become Rockstar Vancouver under Take-Two Interactive in August 2002, were initially slated to create the game.

Once more, design blueprints often exhibit an excess of ambition, yet they offer a rare insight into the high level of ambition that Rockstar Games held even in the early 2000s. You may access and download these documents at your discretion, available below.

Regarding Rockstar Games and their Grand Theft Auto series at present, enthusiasts are eagerly anticipating the upcoming trailer for GTA 6, hoping it will provide a clearer timeline for its launch, which is tentatively set for 2025 as of now.

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2024-12-26 17:47