The release date of Grand Theft Auto: The Lost and Damned is significant not only because it marked another milestone in the storied history of Rockstar Games' critically-acclaimed franchise, but also due to its unique place within that narrative arc.

Initially released as an exclusive title for Microsoft's Xbox 360 on February 17th, 2009, Grand Theft Liberty City - now more commonly known by its full name following a marketing rebranding effort aimed at clarifying any potential confusion with the previous installment set in San Andreas (California) rather than Liberty City itself being located within New York State/State of New York.

However, this exclusivity wouldn't last forever; on April 13th, 2010 - nearly three years later down the line following its initial release window closure for console platforms alone - it finally made its way onto other major gaming systems including Sony's PlayStation 3 alongside personal computers running Microsoft Windows operating system via digital distribution service known as Steam.

This staggered rollout strategy allowed more players worldwide access to this highly anticipated expansion pack without having had prior experience with Grand Theft Auto IV itself, thereby expanding the overall reach and appeal of both titles within Rockstar Games' extensive catalog.

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