Grand Theft Auto III, developed by DMA Design and published by Rockstar Games, was released for the PlayStation 2. It was a landmark title that revolutionized the open-world game genre.
The PC version of Grand Theft Auto III was released, allowing a wider audience to experience the game with enhanced graphics and modding capabilities.
Grand Theft Auto III was released on the Xbox console, further expanding its availability and player base.
Claude is betrayed by his girlfriend Catalina and her new boyfriend during a bank heist, leading to his arrest and imprisonment.
Claude manages to escape from a prison transport convoy that is ambushed and ends up in Liberty City, beginning his quest for power and revenge.
Claude teams up with explosives expert 8-Ball and eventually becomes involved with the Leone Family, gaining influence in Liberty City's criminal underworld.
Claude navigates conflicts and power struggles involving the Yakuza, the Colombian Cartel, and the Mafia families to consolidate his control over the city.
Claude systematically dismantles the Leone Family’s leadership by taking down Salvatore Leone, weakening the Mafia’s grip.
Claude’s former girlfriend Catalina resurfaces as a major antagonist, engaging in criminal activities that conflict with Claude's interests.
Claude confronts Catalina in a final showdown in Staunton Island, ultimately killing her and securing his dominance over Liberty City.
With Catalina dead and rival gangs subdued, Claude solidifies his position as the dominant crime lord in Liberty City.
