Getting to know Brazil's answer to GTA. “171” looks like Rockstar Games' flagship series

While waiting for more information about GTA 6, one can check out a game by Betagames Group, which has been dubbed the “Brazilian GTA” ever since its announcement.

“171” is an open-world game set on the streets of a Brazilian city, where each neighborhood is dominated by its own criminal faction. The player faces a harsh game reality, navigates through favelas, can move across rooftops, and use vehicles that can also be stolen.

According to the studio, if a player decides to break the law, they will face the consequences and heightened vigilance from law enforcement officers. Missions will include assignments given by representatives of the underworld.

At first glance, “171” looks like Grand Theft Auto with weaker graphics. Besides the overall concept, the developers use a number of well-known mechanics, an interface, a popular star-based wanted system, and similar chase solutions.

Game page on Steam. Among the supported languages, only Brazilian Portuguese is listed.

“171” is entering its next production stage. On November 17, the game will be released in Early Access in alpha on Steam. There are plans to release the game on PC, PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch.