Grand Theft Auto’s iconic cover style only exists because of 9/11, Dan Houser says, according to the article.

The former Rockstar writer shared the story 25 years after Grand Theft Auto III launched.

The original GTA III cover art was scrapped as “probably too offensive” after the attacks.

Artists had to create a new presentation under heavy time pressure.

The now-famous multi-panel framing style replaced the original objectionable imagery.

“He did that in about two evenings,” Houser said of the artist.

The rushed redesign became the signature look of every later GTA game.

One report says GTA III almost sank Rockstar before its success.

Read the full article for more details on the GTA III cover art story.