

Since it is a sequel/prequel to Grand Theft Auto: London 1969, 61 is virtually identical in gameplay to the first expansion pack and therefore by extension similar to the gameplay of the original game also. Main article: Grand Theft Auto (1997 game)#Gameplay The game relies upon word of mouth and internet discussion forums to become known to fans of the series. London 1961 is the least known game in the series, other than Grand Theft Auto Advance, simply because the game was not heavily promoted by Rockstar, is only available as a download, and does not feature prominently on the Rockstar Games website. However, it requires the user to have both Grand Theft Auto and GTA London 1969 (which itself requires GTA). While London 1969, is available for multiple systems, London 1961 is only available for PC, as downloadable freeware (a 7MB executable file). The mission pack, as implied, includes new missions, 22 new vehicles, one new cutscene, and a new multiplayer " Deathmatch" map based upon the UK city of Manchester. The game takes place in London, United Kingdom in 1961, eight years before the events of London 1969, acting as a prequel to that game's events. Just as the first mission pack, London 1961 uses the same game engine as the original Grand Theft Auto. GTA: London 1961 requires both the original game and the first expansion pack, Grand Theft Auto: London 1969, to be installed to play.

GTA: London 1961 is the second of the Grand Theft Auto: London games which were two expansion packs to the original Grand Theft Auto game. Grand Theft Auto: London 1961 (official title Grand Theft Auto Mission Pack #2: London 1961, often shortened to GTA London '61 or simply GTA London) is the third installment of the Grand Theft Auto franchise.
