The flag representing the European Union and the Council of Europe
Europe is one of seven continents on Earth. The true home of Grand Theft Auto is in Europe, or more specifically in Scotland, part of the United Kingdom. However, the games are always released first in North America, it being the home continent of Rockstar Games.
One European country noted for its censorship of the Grand Theft Auto series is Germany. Since Grand Theft Auto III, a number of changes have been made to the games. Some of these include the removal of blood, weapons, prostitutes, and even missions.
Europe is home to a number of video game rating systems, each of them giving varied ratings to Grand Theft Auto games. While these countries use the PEGI system, their own ratings boards still exist, and it would appear that some games are still rated by them for whatever reason. They include the following:
- BBFC – Used in the United Kingdom.
- PEGI – Used in nearly 30 European countries.
- ELSPA – The former British ratings board.
- USK – Used in Germany.
- SELL – Used in France.
- aDeSe – Used in Spain.
- VET/SFB – Used in Finland.
In the Grand Theft Auto series, Europe is often referenced; with many characters, vehicles and weapons hailing from Europe. The United Kingdom makes an appearance in Grand Theft Auto: London expansions.
2D Universe[]
The continent make its first physical appereance in Grand Theft Auto: London 1969 expansions for Grand Theft Auto, featuring the city of London, with the city of Manchester being featured in Grand Theft Auto: London 1961.
3D Universe[]
In the mission Autocide, in Grand Theft Auto: Vice City, an European Gang is planning to hit banks Vice City, before being eliminated by Tommy Vercetti.
HD Universe[]
In Grand Theft Auto IV, the protagonist Niko Bellic and his cousin Roman Bellic come from the European country of Serbia, but the country itself is never mentioned by name.
A radio news from Weazel News mentions Europe underperforming and often publicly proclaim to hate Europe.
In addition the website www.americantravelguide.com mentions Europe and its various countries, albeit in a stereotypical manner.
The Merryweather's website mentions Western Europe as one of their area of operations, albeit complain about Europe's peacefullness and state that hope for a conflict in the continent.
In Grand Theft Auto Online, the Chino Custom's description mentions Europe.
Locations in the Grand Theft Auto Series[]
2D Universe[]
| Name | Country or territory | Type | Game |
|---|---|---|---|
| Austria |  Austria
|
Country | Grand Theft Auto: London (Mentioned) |
| Bosnia and Herzegovina | File:Flag of Bosnia and Herzegovina.svg Bosnia and Herzegovina | Country | Grand Theft Auto 2 (Mentioned) |
| Czech Republic | File:Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Czech Republic | Country | Grand Theft Auto 2 (Mentioned) |
| London |  United Kingdom
|
City | Grand Theft Auto: London 1969 Grand Theft Auto: London 1961 |
| Manchester | United Kingdom
|
City | Grand Theft Auto: London 1969 Grand Theft Auto: London 1961 |
3D Universe[]
| Name | Country or territory | Type | Game |
|---|---|---|---|
| France |  France
|
Country | Grand Theft Auto Vice City (Mentioned) |
| Hungary |  Hungary
|
Country | Grand Theft Auto III (Mentioned) |
| Monaco |  Monaco
|
Country | Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories (Mentioned) |
| Turkey |  Turkey
|
Country | Grand Theft Auto III (Mentioned) |
HD Universe[]
European Countries[]
- Albania
- Armenia (partially)
- Andorra
- Austria
- Azerbaijan (partially)
- Belarus
- Belgium
- Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Bulgaria
- Croatia
- Cyprus
- Czech Republic
- Denmark
- Estonia
- Finland
- France
- Germany
- Georgia (partially)
- Greece
- Hungary
- Iceland
- Ireland
- Italy
- Kosovo (limited recognition)
- Latvia
- Liechtenstein
- Lithuania
- Luxembourg
- Malta
- Moldova
- Monaco
- Montenegro
- Netherlands
- North Macedonia
- Norway
- Poland
- Portugal
- Romania
- Russia (partially)
- San Marino
- Serbia
- Slovakia
- Slovenia
- Spain
- Sweden
- Switzerland
- Turkey (partially)
- Ukraine
- United Kingdom
- Vatican City
