What are the release dates of grand theft auto games?

Grand Theft Auto IV is an action‑adventure game that was developed by Rockstar North and published by Rockstar Games. It was released in 2008 as the sixth main entry in the Grand Theft Auto series, following Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas from 2004. The game introduced a new open‑world setting, Liberty City, and a third‑person perspective, expanding the series’ gameplay and narrative scope. The release of GTA IV marked a significant evolution in the franchise’s technical and storytelling ambition, setting a new standard for realism and detail in open‑world design. While other titles in the Grand Theft Auto series have come and gone since, the evidence provided only confirms the 2008 release of GTA IV.