#GTA Netflix Games

Netflix is bidding farewell to two iconic Grand Theft Auto titles, GTA III and Vice City, as both games are set to leave the platform’s mobile games catalog on December 13, 2024. This departure marks the end of a licensing agreement between Netflix and Rockstar Games, which introduced the trilogy of GTA classics to Netflix Games just last year. According to a Netflix spokesperson, games on the platform are subject to removal when licensing deals expire, a practice similar to how the service handles its film and series catalog. The absence of such a notice for GTA: San Andreas suggests that CJ’s journey will remain accessible for Netflix users beyond this deadline. The GTA titles were part of a significant push by Netflix to expand its gaming portfolio, with the company citing their addition as a key factor in boosting player engagement in late 2023. Some subscribers reportedly joined Netflix specifically to access these games. However, the games’ removal may indicate a shift in Netflix's gaming strategy, which has seen adjustments recently, including the closure of a game studio working on a high-profile AAA project. However, these versions come at an additional cost, unlike Netflix’s subscription model that offered the games at no extra charge. Read more in our articles including "GTA III and Vice City to Exit Netflix Games in December" and "10 Video Games to Watch Out For in March 2017".