Rockstar Games acquires Ruffian Games, firm tasked with supporting development of Max Payne 3.
Rockstar Games officially announces the development of Max Payne 3, the sequel to Max Payne 2, after a long hiatus.
Rockstar releases the first trailer for Max Payne 3, showcasing the new style and setting of the game.
Max Payne 3 is released worldwide for PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, and PC platforms.
Max Payne 3 receives widespread critical acclaim for its storytelling, gameplay, and visual design.
Max Payne leaves the New York Police Department, struggling with his tragic past and addiction issues.
Seeking a fresh start, Max Payne relocates to São Paulo, Brazil to work as a private security contractor.
Max is hired by the wealthy Branco family as their personal security for their patriarch and family members.
Rodrigo Branco survives an assassination attempt, prompting Max Payne to increase security measures.
Mercenaries attack the Branco family estate, leading to a violent firefight and the abduction of Fabiana Branco.
Max goes on the offensive in São Paulo's favelas to rescue Fabiana Branco from kidnappers.
Max uncovers involvement of Colombian drug cartels behind the kidnapping and corruption within São Paulo.
Max discovers Marcelo Branco's complicity in the criminal conspiracy and confronts him.
Max fights through enemies in a dramatic showdown to rescue Fabiana and dismantle the criminal network.
After the events, Max decides to leave São Paulo and his past behind, seeking peace.
