Grand Theft Auto Tokyo, Rio, Moscow, Istanbul - Rockstar apparently had ideas for them all - Eurogamer
Google News • 12/23/2025 – 12/24/2025
Summary
Former Rockstar technical director revealed that the Grand Theft Auto series could have expanded to include locations such as Tokyo, Rio de Janeiro, Moscow, and Istanbul. The idea for GTA: Tokyo was particularly advanced, with it "almost actually happening" before ultimately being abandoned.
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