Fans have been begging for a modern, 3D, open-world London experience for decades. However, Rockstar co-founder and former writer Dan Houser famously stated in interviews that Grand Theft Auto is inherently about American culture and satire. While they could make a fantastic UK crime game, it simply wouldn't feel like GTA .

Still, that doesn't stop us from dreaming. Until Rockstar changes their mind, we will always have the top-down classic to remind us of the time GTA tried on a Union Jack.

: Instead of "Wasted" or "Busted," you were told you were nicked, and characters spoke in heavy cockney rhyming slang. 🛑 Why Hasn't Rockstar Gone Back?

When you think of the Grand Theft Auto franchise, your mind immediately goes to neon-soaked American coastlines, massive skyscrapers, and high-speed chases down sprawling highways. But did you know that the only time the franchise ever officially left the United States was way back in 1999?

Instead of robbing modern banks and evading SWAT teams, you were working for the twins (a nod to the infamous Kray twins), dodging Bobbies, and pulling off heists in full retro aesthetic. 🎸 What Made It So Unique?

🇬🇧 GTA: London — The Grooviest, Most Forgotten Crime Spree in Gaming History

: For many gamers, driving on the left side of the road was the ultimate gameplay curveball.

: It remains the only GTA game to be set in a real, explicitly named city rather than a fictional parody like Liberty City.