"It is an honour to work on the Grand Theft Auto games," said Les Benzies, development director for Rockstar Studios, developers of 'Grand Theft Auto 3.' "The PlayStation 2 version was a terrific achievement for us, and with the PC version, we’re looking forward to maximizing the game’s potential for the PC. We know that there is an enormous avid fan base out there that has waited patiently for the PC version of ‘Grand Theft Auto 3’. The final product will blow them away."
Released in October 2001 for the PlayStation 2, Grand Theft Auto 3 has sold more than four million copies worldwide. With only five months in retail thus far, the title has taken the videogame industry by storm. In addition to receiving more than 25 awards, including several “Game of the Year” commendations, Grand Theft Auto 3 has garnered critical acclaim from all corners of the media. From articles in The New York Times, The Associated Press and USA Today to a cover story in Sony’s Official PlayStation Magazine, the press has unanimously praised the game for its technical innovation and groundbreaking design.