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when did gta 4 come out

Grand Theft Auto IV (GTA 4) first came out on April 29, 2008 , for PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 in most of the world.

Main Console Release

  • GTA 4 launched worldwide on April 29, 2008 for the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360.
  • This date was the same across North America, Europe, Australia, and many other regions.
  • The game was later released in Japan on October 30, 2008 , under Capcom’s publishing deal there.

PC Version Release

  • The PC (Windows) version came later, on December 2, 2008 in North America and December 3, 2008 in Europe.
  • This PC release included extra features like a built‑in video editor and higher graphical options.

Quick Timeline

  • Announced at E3 2006 with an initial late‑2007 target.
  • Delayed to early 2008 due to technical challenges, especially on PS3.
  • Final worldwide console launch: April 29, 2008.
  • PC version: December 2–3, 2008.

So, if someone asks “when did GTA 4 come out?”, the classic answer is: April 29, 2008.