1985

Events concerning the Grand Theft Auto series in 1985.

Game World

Johnny Rotten is released after assaulting other doctors with a shotgun, on the grounds of diminished responsibility.
Possible birthdate for Claude Speed, as long as Grand Theft Auto 2 takes place in 2013.

The Home Degenatron games console is released.
Jenny Louise Crab was interviewed by Maurice Chavez on VCPR's Pressing Issues, after being named Vice City's civilian of the year.
Glory Hole Theme Park is open.
Giggle Cream is released with the slogan "Make Desserts Funny".

Clarence Little is born in East Holland, Liberty City.
Carmen Ortiz is born in South Bohan, Bohan.
Kerry McIntosh is born in San Fierro.
Glory Hole Theme Park opens.
Rami Yalon escapes to Israel after being charged with murder, aged 23.
Derrick McReary is arrested for criminal possession weapon: Explosives, aged 29.
Jimmy Pegorino is arrested for hijacking, aged 28.
Mori Green is arrested for tax evasion, aged 30.
Tony Prince is arrested for tax evasion, aged 27.
Mark Lupisella is arrested for manslaughter, aged 27.
Sonny Honorato is arrested for possession of acontrolled substance: tranquilizers, aged 42.
Anthony Spoleto is arrested for racketeering, aged 32.
Fredo Volpe is arrested for armed robbery, aged 19.
The 18 wheeler deathrace happens in San Andreas.
X was founded in Vice Beach, Vice City.
Jessica is born in Liberty City.
Katt Maguire is born in England.
Maze Bank Tower is being build in Downtown Los Santos, San Andreas.
Mitch dies from getting hit by a freight train while on his motorcycle.
The Los Santos Panic Basketball Team became champions.
The Bravado Rumpo is first manufactured.