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25 Years Later, GTA 3 Is Still the Most Fascinating Open-World Experiment
PolygonFriday, October 23, 2026 at 11:00 AM
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Rockstar's 2001 GTA 3 changed the open-world game forever with its urban playground of Liberty City.
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- Impact
- High
- Category
- Culture
- Market relevance
- None
- Why it matters
- Culture sets the tone of public attention — what people argue about when the news cycle turns. Rockstar's 2001 GTA 3 changed the open-world game forever with its urban playground of Liberty City.
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What happened
Rockstar's 2001 GTA 3 changed the open-world game forever with its urban playground of Liberty City.
Why it matters
Culture sets the tone of public attention — what people argue about when the news cycle turns.
Background
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Timeline
Polygon published: 25 Years Later, GTA 3 Is Still the Most Fascinating Open-World Experiment
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