The Grand Theft Auto (GTA) series began with the release of the original game on November 28, 1997. This means the series is currently about 27 years old as of 2025

. Specifically, Grand Theft Auto V, one of the most popular entries in the series, was released in 2013, making it 12 years old as of 2025. In summary:

• The GTA series started in 1997, making it 27 years old in 2025.
• GTA V, a major title in the series, is 12 years old in 2025.