Old Guards
AUG 24, 2026
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THE LIBERTY CITY
OLD GUARDS
THE OGs
A private club for GTA players 40+ who were there in '97 — and never stopped playing.
Played Since '97.
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Welcome
YOU'VE FOUND YOUR PEOPLE.
From the original top-down streets to GTA III, Vice City, San Andreas, GTA IV, GTA V, and the road to GTA VI — we've been along for the ride.
The Liberty City Old Guards is a community for GTA players 40+ who remember what it was like when GTA was brand new — and still get excited when Rockstar drops something new.
No gatekeeping. No attitude. No age-shaming.
We're not looking for everyone. We're looking for the ones who were there at the start — who remember the top-down original, who watched GTA grow up right alongside them.
If you've been playing since '97, this is your club. Pull up a chair.
The Roll Call
OLD GUARD ROLL CALL
What was your first GTA? If it wasn't the top-down original, no judgment — but the '97 crew gets first dibs.
1997
GRAND THEFT AUTO
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1999
GTA II
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2001
GTA III
✓
2002
VICE CITY
✓
2004
SAN ANDREAS
✓
2008
GTA IV
✓
2013
GTA V
✓
2026
GTA VI
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The Clubhouse
THIS ISN'T JUST A FAN PAGE.
It's the clubhouse.
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MEET OLD GUARDS
Connect with other 40+ GTA players who actually remember the top-down days.
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SHARE MEMORIES
Swap stories from Vice City midnight releases to hours lost in San Andreas.
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DISCUSS GTA VI
Confirmed news, rumors, and hot takes — clearly labeled, never fake.
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SCREENSHOTS & CLIPS
Show off your best moments. We've all got a few worth keeping.
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FIND PLAYERS
Match with crews by platform, region, and play style. No randoms required.
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CHALLENGES
Community challenges, screenshot contests, trivia, and game nights.
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EVENTS
Watch parties, launch events, and livestreams with your people.
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YOUR STORIES
Tell the world where you were when you first played GTA.
Members get the private Facebook group, the Discord, and the official merch shop.
The Archives
THE GTA ARCHIVES
Nearly 30 years of chaos, memories, and controller time.
Grand Theft Auto 1997
Where it all began. Top-down chaos on a screen the size of a shoebox.
GTA II 1999
The sequel that cranked the mayhem up a notch.
GTA III 2001
The leap into 3D. Liberty City changed everything.
Vice City 2002
Neon, 80s, and a soundtrack we still blast.
San Andreas 2004
Three cities, a whole state, and the best story in the series.
GTA IV 2008
Liberty City rebuilt, grittier and more real than ever.
GTA V 2013
Los Santos, three protagonists, and a decade of GTA Online.
GTA VI 2026
Leonida. The wait is finally over. Let's ride.
GTA VI HQ
THE OLD GUARDS ARE HEADED TO LEONIDA.
New city. Same OGs. Let's ride.
CONFIRMED
Leonida
The new state is confirmed. Sunshine, swamps, and neon.
CONFIRMED
Bonnie & Clyde Duo
Two protagonists, Lucia and Jason, confirmed in the trailer.
RUMOR
Release Window
Rumored for 2026. Nothing official yet — treat it as a rumor.
UNCONFIRMED
Map Size
Speculation only. We'll know when Rockstar says so.
Old Guard Stories
WHERE WERE YOU?
Where were you when you first played GTA?
I was 14, hiding the top-down original from my parents. I had no idea the game would still be in my life thirty years later.— PLAYED SINCE '97
Vice City came out my senior year. That soundtrack got me through everything. I still know every word.— VICE CITY VETERAN
Midnight release for GTA V. I was 40, my kids thought I was embarrassing. I didn't care. Best night of the decade.— FOUNDING OG
Find Your Crew
FIND YOUR CREW
Match with other Old Guards by platform, region, game, and play style. Your crew is out there.
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CASUAL
⚔️
COMPETITIVE
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HEISTS
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RACING
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EXPLORATION
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ROLEPLAY
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JUST MESSING AROUND
Events
OLD GUARD EVENTS
Game nights, watch parties, challenges, and launch events — all of it with your people.
FRIDAY NIGHTS
GTA ONLINE GAME NIGHT
Weekly heists, races, and chaos. Bring a headset and a good attitude.
MONTHLY
SCREENSHOT CONTEST
Show off your best shot. Winner gets bragging rights and a badge.
TRAILER DROP
GTA VI WATCH PARTY
When Rockstar drops, we watch together. Reactions mandatory.
The Code
THE OLD GUARD CODE
We've been playing GTA too damn long to argue about everything.
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Respect the crew.
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Everyone gets a seat at the table.
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No age-shaming.
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No harassment.
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No politics.
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No spoilers without warnings.
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Help the new guy.
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Don't take yourself too seriously.
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We've been playing GTA too damn long to argue about everything.
The Guardian Wire
FROM THE OLD GUARD WIRE
The official unofficial newsletter of the Old Guards.
WELCOME TO THE OLD GUARD.
You don't have to be a GTA expert.
You don't have to have played every game.
You don't have to prove you're an OG.
If you grew up with GTA and still love the game, there's a seat waiting for you.
Members get access to the private Facebook group, the Discord, and the official merch shop.
JOIN THE OLD GUARD
Pull up a chair. You're one of us. Members get the private Facebook group, the Discord, and the merch shop.
TELL YOUR STORY
Where were you when you first played GTA?
EVENT RSVP
You're in. We'll confirm the details.