Grand Theft Auto III
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Rockstar North | |
Publishers | |
Rockstar Games | |
Japan | Capcom |
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Release dates | |
Windows | May 20, 2002 |
macOS (OS X) | November 12, 2010 |
Warnings
- The macOS (OS X) version of this game does not work on macOS Catalina (version 10.15) or later due to the removal of support for 32-bit-only apps.
Key points
- Exceeding 30 FPS introduces gameplay and physics issues
- Widescreen resolutions can be used, but to an extremely poor extent
- SilentPatch is essential to avoid a number of serious glitches which may prevent 100% game completion
General information
- Rockstar Games's Official site
- Rockstar Games's Official Grand Theft Auto site
- Steam Community Discussions
- Steam Forum - Grand Theft Auto series.
- GTAForums - Grand Theft Auto III Discussion.
- Grand Theft Wiki
- GTA Network - A huge network of fansites all dedicated to the Grand Theft Auto series
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Retail | DRM: SafeDisc | |||
Amazon.com | DRM: SecuROM. | |||
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Incorrect store name. See here for available options. | ||||
GamersGate | ||||
Green Man Gaming | ||||
Humble Store | ||||
Mac App Store | OS X only. | |||
Steam |
Essential improvements
Patches
Patch 1.1 fixes several bugs. Most digital distribution versions already include this patch.
Skip intro videos
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SilentPatch
- Fixes numerous bugs and oversights introduced in the PC version.
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Game data
Configuration file(s) location
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Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/12100/pfx/[Note 1] |
- Configuration file is encrypted
Save game data location
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System | Location |
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Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/12100/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game cloud syncing
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Steam Cloud |
Video settings
Widescreen resolution
- In-game wide screen option allows to retain proper aspect ratio, though only for 16:9 resolutions. Otherwise picture is stretched.
- Yet not only wide screen option cuts part of the image (Vert-), it does also misalign aiming.
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Input settings
Y-axis sensitivity fix
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Audio settings
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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French | ||||
German | ||||
Italian | ||||
Polish | Created by publisher | |||
Russian | All ingame textures were translated as well. | |||
Spanish |
Network
- Dedicated multiplayer maps can be restored with a mod
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Notes | |
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LAN play | Use Liberty Unleashed. | ||
Online play | Use Liberty Unleashed. |
Connection types
Type | Native | Notes |
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Dedicated | Use Liberty Unleashed. | |
Self-hosting | Use Liberty Unleashed. | |
Direct IP |
Issues fixed
Game refuses to start
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Cannot find 640x480 video mode error
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Game requires at least 12MB of available video memory error
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Game freezes at loading
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Vehicles are missing colours
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Bad lighting, reflections, shadowing
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Purple Nines gang has vanished
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Inaccurate aiming
- Playing wide screen places the real aim slightly above and to the right of the displayed crosshairs.
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Other information
Modding
Frequently used plugins
- CLEO - Popular script extender used by lots of sophisticated mods. Not compatible with the Steam version
- IMG Manager V2.0 - Beta version of the most bug-free .img files manager
Featured mods
- GTA III Dark Edition - Collection of various litter graphics improvements
- GTA III HD Version - Unfinished total overhaul of game textures
- GTA III Xbox Version - PC conversion - Port many of the high quality Xbox models and effects to PC release
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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Direct3D | 8.1 |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
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Audio | Miles Sound System |
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 2000, XP | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium III 450 MHz | Intel Pentium III 700 MHz |
System memory (RAM) | 96 MB | 128 MB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 500 MB | 600 MB |
Video card (GPU) | Direct 3D capable 16 MB of VRAM DirectX 8.1 compatible | Direct3D capable 32 MB of VRAM |
Sound (audio device) | Fully DirectX compatible |
macOS (OS X) | ||
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Minimum | ||
Operating system (OS) | 10.6.8 | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Core 2 Duo | |
System memory (RAM) | 1 GB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 1.5 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | ATI Radeon X1600 Nvidia GeForce 7300 GT Intel X3100 integrated graphics chip |
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:
- File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data.
- Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (12100) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.