‘Grand Heist City’ Set to Launch in Fortnite, Bringing a ‘GTA’ Vibe From Typical Gamer’s JOGO Studios
Fortnite players are gearing up for the arrival of “Grand Heist City,” a latest map created by JOGO Studios, the gaming company founded by popular streamer Andre Rebelo, known as Typical Gamer. Launching on March 14, 2026, the map promises an open-world, mission-driven experience inspired by the iconic “Grand Theft Auto” (GTA) series.
A ‘GTA’-Inspired Experience in Fortnite
Described as JOGO Studios’ most ambitious project to date [Variety], “Grand Heist City” aims to replicate the chaotic energy of “GTA” within the Fortnite environment. Players can expect open play, heists, and multiplayer mayhem set in a dynamic city landscape.
Collaboration and Funding
The development of “Grand Heist City” involved a collaboration with KitBash3D and was supported by a Mega Grant from Epic Games [Variety]. This funding and partnership have enabled JOGO Studios to create a large-scale and detailed map.
Typical Gamer’s Vision
Andre Rebelo, also known as Typical Gamer, expressed his lifelong passion for the “Grand Theft Auto” franchise, noting his early streaming career began with tutorial videos for the “Red Dead Redemption” series [Variety]. He aims to bring that same excitement and freedom to Fortnite players.
About JOGO Studios
Founded by Andre Rebelo (Typical Gamer) and Chad Mustard (MustardPlays), JOGO Studios is focused on metaverse game development and publishing within Unreal Engine for Fortnite (UEFN) and Fortnite Creative [JOGO Games]. The studio secured a $2 million investment in 2024 to create advanced experiences within the Fortnite ecosystem [JOGO Games]. In April 2025, Typical Gamer became the first creator on Fortnite Creative to reach 1 million followers [JOGO Games].
About Typical Gamer
Andre Rebelo, born March 23, 1992, in Toronto, Canada, is a Canadian YouTuber, streamer, and professional Fortnite player [Typical Gamer Wikipedia]. He married Samara Redway in December 2024 [Typical Gamer Wikipedia]. Rebelo signed an exclusive streaming deal with YouTube in 2020, donating $10,000 to the Extra Life charity [Typical Gamer Wikipedia].
Looking Ahead
The launch of “Grand Heist City” comes as anticipation builds for the release of “GTA 6” in November 2026 [Variety]. JOGO Studios’ creation offers Fortnite players a taste of the “GTA” experience while they await the arrival of Rockstar Games’ highly anticipated title.