GTA released initially in September 2013 for PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360, with subsequent releases on newer consoles and PC since then. Here’s a concise release timeline to cover the main entries people typically ask about:

• Grand Theft Auto V (GTA V)
  • First released: September 17, 2013 (PlayStation 3, Xbox 360)

* Expanded/port versions: November 2014 (PS4, Xbox One)

* PC release: April 2015

* Next-gen versions: March 2022 (PS5, Xbox Series X|S) with continued updates 

Notes:

• The original GTA series began with Grand Theft Auto (1997), with multiple ports across platforms over the years. If you’re asking about the very first game in the franchise, its initial release was in 1997, with various platform versions following over time [web results indicate 1997 for PC and PlayStation, and later ports].

• If you’re asking about another specific GTA title or a precise platform, tell me which title and platform, and I’ll give you the exact release date.