Netflix is Adding Three Grand Theft Auto Games For Free

Netflix is revving up its gaming experience, and this time, it’s getting a turbo boost from the iconic ‘Grand Theft Auto’ series by Rockstar Games, a crime-filled gaming masterpiece that’s broken records.

The three classics from ‘Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy – The Definitive Edition’ will hit Netflix on 14th December and here’s the kicker – it won’t cost you an extra dime if you’re already on the Netflix mobile scene. Eager Netflix members can secure a front-row seat by preregistering to dive into the virtual worlds of ‘Grand Theft Auto III,’ ‘Grand Theft Auto: Vice City’ and ‘Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas,’ all spiffed up for mobile action.

Accessing these titles is a breeze – just head to the Apple App Store, Google Play, or use the Netflix mobile app.

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Originally unleashed by Take-Two Interactive’s Rockstar Games in November 2021, ‘Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy – The Definitive Edition’ carries a $59.99 price tag but is now making its way to Netflix on the house for mobile gamers. This move comes amid the mounting anticipation for ‘Grand Theft Auto 6,’ the series’ first major release in a whopping ten years. Brace yourself for the first glimpse of the next ‘Grand Theft Auto,’ with Rockstar Games promising to drop the trailer early this December.

Netflix, already boasting a collection of over 80 mobile games across genres, is weaving gaming seamlessly into its core service. No ads, no in-app purchases, and definitely no extra charges. Two years into the gaming venture, Netflix execs are pleased, noting that the strategy aligns with its goal of ramping up overall customer engagement. This summer, the platform even began testing games on PCs and connected TVs.

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Adding to its gaming arsenal, Netflix introduces new titles inspired by its original series and films. Among them are ‘Chicken Run: Eggstraction,’ linked to Aardman’s ‘Chicken Run: Dawn of the Nugget,’ an interactive-fiction game for the hit series ‘Money Heist’ (‘La Casa de Papel’), the narrative role-playing game ‘Shadow and Bone: Enter the Fold,’ based on the fantasy series and ‘The Dragon Prince: Xadia,’ an RPG rooted in the animated show. In the pipeline is a multiplayer action game from Super Evil Megacorp, based on Zach Snyder’s ‘Rebel Moon’ movies, destined for Netflix.

Now, let’s delve into the three GTA gems making their way to Netflix on mobile:

• Grand Theft Auto III – The Definitive Edition: Welcome to Liberty City, where it all began. With a sprawling open world, a diverse cast of characters, and the freedom to explore, ‘Grand Theft Auto III’ puts the thrilling world of crime at your fingertips.
• Grand Theft Auto: Vice City – The Definitive Edition: Step into the 1980s, an era of big hair and pastel suits. Experience the rise to the top of the criminal hierarchy with Tommy Vercetti’s tale of betrayal and revenge in a neon-soaked tropical town of excess and possibilities.
• Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas – The Definitive Edition: Transport yourself to the early ’90s. Framed for homicide, Carl ‘CJ’ Johnson embarks on a journey across the entire state of San Andreas to save his family and take control of the streets. It’s a gripping saga of survival and dominance.