If you're a Netflix subscriber and enjoy playing Grand Theft Auto on Android through Netflix Games, brace yourself for some significant updates. Specifically, GTA III and GTA Vice City are set to exit the Netflix Games lineup next month.
Why Are These GTA Games Leaving Netflix and When?
This isn't a spur-of-the-moment decision. Netflix operates on a licensing model for games, similar to how it manages movies and TV series. The licenses for GTA III and GTA Vice City are due to expire next month, and you'll notice a 'Leaving Soon' tag on these games before they depart.
These iconic titles were added to Netflix Games a year ago, under an initial 12-month agreement with Rockstar Games. Consequently, these two GTA games will no longer be accessible to Netflix subscribers after December 13th.
If you've been immersed in the mayhem of Grand Theft Auto III or exploring the vibrant streets of Vice City via Netflix, it's time to conclude your adventures. However, fans of CJ and the crew from San Andreas can rest easy, as that game isn't going anywhere just yet.
What’s Next for These Titles?
If you haven't completed these games yet, you can still purchase them from the Google Play Store. Look for The Definitive Editions of Grand Theft Auto III and Vice City, available for $4.99 each, or grab the entire trilogy for $11.99.
Unlike Samurai Shodown V and WrestleQuest, which vanished from Netflix's lineup last year without much notice, Netflix is giving players a heads-up about GTA's departure. Interestingly, despite the popularity boost Netflix Games received in 2023 thanks to the GTA trilogy, Rockstar Games has chosen not to renew their license.
However, there's a silver lining. Rumors suggest that Rockstar and Netflix are collaborating on potential remastered versions of Liberty City Stories, Vice City Stories, and even Chinatown Wars. Let's keep our fingers crossed that these rumors come to fruition!
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