While each protagonist has their own mission arc, their stories collide during key events, most notably the , where players see the same high-stakes deal go wrong from three different perspectives.

To protect his cousin and settle scores from a past betrayal during the war, Niko is forced back into a life of violence, working for various criminal underworld figures.

Unlike other titles in the series, this story is noted for its dark, realistic, and serious tone , focusing on themes of revenge, cynicism, and the consequences of violence. The Episodes (Expansion Stories)