Canadian Team Creates London-Set GTA Despite Lack of Local Experience

The Grand Theft Auto series often sees developers from far-flung locations create games set in distant cities. This article explores how a Canadian team developed 'Grand Theft Auto: London' without prior experience, r...

In the Grand Theft Auto franchise, developers frequently bring their unique perspectives to diverse locales, often with little local knowledge. For instance, Rockstar Canada, based far from its UK subject matter, crafted 'Grand Theft Auto: London' despite only a few team members having visited the city. This distant vantage point allowed for an intriguing cultural interpretation that included, among other quirks, a proliferation of dog droppings on the game's streets.