Grand Theft Auto: London 1961
A free PC add-on set eight years before London 1969, reusing its map and characters. It is much shorter than the first pack.
Key facts
- Released
- 1 June 1999 (PC, free download; reported dates vary between June and July 1999)
- Type
- Expansion
- Platforms
- PC (1999, free download)
- Developer
- Rockstar Games
- Setting
- London
- Story year
- 1961
- Protagonist
- Selectable characters
What it is remembered for
- Given away as a free download for PC.
- A prequel to London 1969, on the same map.
GTA London 1961 vs GTA 6
| GTA London 1961 | GTA 6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 1999 | November 19, 2026 |
| Setting | London | Vice City and the state of Leonida |
| Playable leads | Selectable characters | Jason Duval, Lucia Caminos |
| Launch platforms | PC (1999, free download) | PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S |
GTA London 1961 FAQ
When did GTA London 1961 come out?
Grand Theft Auto: London 1961 came out on 1 June 1999 (PC, free download; reported dates vary between June and July 1999).
Where is GTA London 1961 set?
In London, in 1961.
Who is the main character in GTA London 1961?
Selectable characters.
What platforms is GTA London 1961 on?
PC (1999, free download).
Sources and verification
- GTA timeline: every GTA game in order — GamesRadar+