Lore · HD era
Liberty City’s intersecting stories
Three perspectives on one place.
Niko, Johnny and Luis are the playable leads of GTA IV and its two episodes. Their stories intersect in Liberty City.
A useful reading order
Start with GTA IV, then explore The Lost and Damned and The Ballad of Gay Tony for different viewpoints. This is a GTAZen reading suggestion, not a requirement to understand every mission.
A shared thread · story spoilers Story spoilers
The diamond deal connects the three narratives. Scenes that appear to be side events from one protagonist’s perspective can become central moments in another story.
Sources & further reading
Original GTAZen introductions, with references for deeper reading. Source review date: .