GTA

Big changes are coming for Netflix Games subscribers who enjoy Grand Theft Auto on Android. Grand Theft Auto III and Grand Theft Auto: Vice City will be removed from the Netflix Games platform next month.

Why are these GTA games leaving Netflix, and when?

This isn't a sudden decision. Netflix licenses games similarly to films and TV shows, and the licenses for these two GTA titles expire next month. A "Leaving Soon" notification will appear on the games before their removal.

GTA III and Vice City were added to Netflix Games a year ago, reflecting a 12-month licensing agreement with Rockstar Games. These games will be unavailable to Netflix subscribers after December 13th. If you're currently playing them, it's time to finish your playthroughs! However, Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas remains available.

What happens next?

If you haven't completed these games, you can purchase them individually or as part of a trilogy bundle from the Google Play Store. The Definitive Editions of GTA III and Vice City are priced at $4.99 each, or $11.99 for the complete trilogy.

Unlike the surprise removal of Samurai Shodown V and WrestleQuest last year, Netflix is providing advance notice of the GTA games' departure. This is interesting considering the significant subscriber growth Netflix experienced in 2023 partly due to the GTA trilogy.

Rumors suggest Rockstar and Netflix are collaborating on future projects, potentially bringing remastered versions of Liberty City Stories, Vice City Stories, and even Chinatown Wars to the platform. Let's hope this proves true!