The game is set in Liberty City, a fictional city based on New York City. It was released in 2008 for PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, and Microsoft Windows. Grand Theft Auto IV (GTA IV) is an action-adventure video game developed by Rockstar North and published by Rockstar Games.
It has since spawned two expansion packs, The Lost and Damned and The Ballad of Gay Tony, which were both released in 2009. The game was a commercial success, selling over 25 million copies worldwide. The game also introduced new features to the series, such as a cover system for combat, a mobile phone for in-game communication, and a more advanced physics engine. GTA IV received critical acclaim for its engaging storyline, immersive open-world environment, and realistic graphics.
