Grand Theft Auto: The Ballad of Gay Tony
The second GTA IV episode and the brighter one: Luis Lopez works for nightclub owner Tony Prince in Liberty City’s high life.
Key facts
- Released
- 29 October 2009 (Xbox 360, worldwide)
- Type
- Expansion
- Platforms
- Xbox 360 (2009), PS3 and PC in Episodes from Liberty City (2010)
- Developer
- Rockstar North
- Setting
- Liberty City (New York City)
- Protagonist
- Luis Lopez
- Metascore
- 89 (Xbox 360)
What it is remembered for
- Released on the same day as the Episodes from Liberty City disc, which held both episodes.
- Won Best DLC at the 2009 Spike TV Video Game Awards.
- Set over the same period as GTA IV and The Lost and Damned.
GTA: The Ballad of Gay Tony vs GTA 6
| GTA: The Ballad of Gay Tony | GTA 6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2009 | November 19, 2026 |
| Setting | Liberty City | Vice City and the state of Leonida |
| Playable leads | Luis Lopez | Jason Duval, Lucia Caminos |
| Launch platforms | Xbox 360 (2009) | PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S |
GTA: The Ballad of Gay Tony FAQ
When did GTA: The Ballad of Gay Tony come out?
Grand Theft Auto: The Ballad of Gay Tony came out on 29 October 2009 (Xbox 360, worldwide).
Where is GTA: The Ballad of Gay Tony set?
In Liberty City, the series’ take on New York City.
Who is the main character in GTA: The Ballad of Gay Tony?
Luis Lopez.
What platforms is GTA: The Ballad of Gay Tony on?
Xbox 360 (2009); PS3 and PC in Episodes from Liberty City (2010).
Sources and verification
- Episodes from Liberty City — Rockstar Games
- New GTA IV DLC gets release date — Eurogamer
- Critic reviews — Metacritic