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 catalog next month.
Why are these GTA games leaving Netflix, and when?
This isn't a random decision. Netflix licenses games similarly to movies and TV shows, and the licenses for these two GTA titles are expiring. You'll see a "Leaving Soon" notification on the games before they're removed.
GTA III and Vice City were added to Netflix Games exactly one year ago, reflecting a 12-month licensing agreement with Rockstar Games. After December 13th, these games will no longer be accessible to Netflix subscribers.
If you're currently playing either game, it's time to finish your adventures. However, rest assured, Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas remains available.
What's next for these titles?
If you haven't completed them, you can purchase Grand Theft Auto III and Grand Theft Auto: Vice City (Definitive Editions) individually for $4.99 each, or the entire trilogy for $11.99 on the Google Play Store.
Unlike the abrupt removal of Samurai Shodown V and WrestleQuest last year, Netflix is providing advance notice of the GTA games' departure. This is somewhat ironic, considering the trilogy significantly contributed to Netflix Games' subscriber growth in 2023.
Rumors suggest Rockstar and Netflix are collaborating on potential future projects, possibly remastered versions of Liberty City Stories, Vice City Stories, and even Chinatown Wars. Let's hope this proves accurate!
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