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'''Grand Theft Auto V''' (commonly abbreviated as GTA V) is an open-world action-adventure video game developed by [[Rockstar North]] and published by [[Rockstar Games]]. It was released in September 2013 for [[PlayStation 3]] and [[Xbox 360]], and later for [[PlayStation 4]], [[Xbox One]], and [[Microsoft Windows]].
	'''Grand Theft Auto V''' is an open-world action-adventure game developed by Rockstar North and published by [[Rockstar Games]]. It was first released in 2013 for [[PlayStation 3]] and [[Xbox 360]], and later came to PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Windows, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S.

== Development ==
	The game is set mainly in Los Santos and the surrounding fictional state of San Andreas, a satirical version of Southern California. It follows three playable protagonists: Michael De Santa, Franklin Clinton, and Trevor Philips.

=== Creation ===
The game was created by Rockstar North, the primary developer of the [[Grand Theft Auto series\|''Grand Theft Auto'' series]]. The lead developers were Leslie Benzies and Imran Sarwar. The game was announced in October 2011, and development began shortly thereafter.
	== Setting ==
	Los Santos is a fictional city based on Los Angeles. The map also includes countryside, mountains, desert, small towns, highways, military and industrial areas, beaches, and wealthy suburbs.

=== Cost and Sales ===
The cost of developing ''GTA V'' is estimated to be around $137 million, making it one of the most expensive video games ever made. However, it has been hugely successful, earning over $6 billion in revenue from sales and microtransactions.
	The setting is used for crime stories, heists, driving, flying, exploration, satire, radio stations, random events, and side activities. Like earlier ''Grand Theft Auto'' games, it mixes a serious crime plot with parody of media, politics, celebrity culture, policing, technology, and American consumer life.

== Gameplay and Story ==
	== Story ==
	The story follows three criminals whose lives become linked through heists and conflicts with gangs, private security, federal agents, and other criminal groups.

=== Gameplay ===
''GTA V'' features an open-world environment set in the fictional state of [[San Andreas]], based on Southern California. The player can explore the world on foot or by vehicle, engaging in various activities such as driving, shooting, and completing missions.
	* '''Michael De Santa''' is a retired robber living with his family under an arrangement with federal agents.
	* '''Franklin Clinton''' starts as a young repo worker and street criminal looking for a way into higher-level work.
	* '''Trevor Philips''' is a violent former associate of Michael who runs criminal operations in Blaine County.

=== Story ===
The game follows three protagonists: Michael De Santa, a retired bank robber living under "witness protection"; Franklin Clinton, a former street gangster looking for better opportunities; and Trevor Philips, a violent and psychotic drug dealer. The story revolves around their attempts to navigate the criminal underworld of Los Santos, a fictional city based on Los Angeles.
	The three-protagonist structure lets the game shift between different parts of the map, different social worlds, and different styles of mission.

== Main Characters ==
	== Gameplay ==
	''Grand Theft Auto V'' uses third-person and first-person action, driving, shooting, stealth sections, flight, missions, and open-world exploration. Players can switch between the three protagonists in free roam and during some missions.

=== Michael De Santa ===
Michael is a retired bank robber who is trying to live a normal life with his family. However, he is drawn back into a life of crime when he is blackmailed by the FIB (a parody of the FBI) to help them take down rival criminals.
	The heist structure is one of the game's main design ideas. Some robberies require planning choices, crew selection, preparation missions, and different approaches. Outside the main story, players can buy property, play sports, customise vehicles, trade stocks, collect items, and explore the world.

=== Franklin Clinton ===
Franklin is a street-savvy gangster who is looking for a way out of the criminal lifestyle. He is recruited by Michael to help with the FIB's operations, and he eventually becomes involved in a power struggle between Michael and Trevor.
	== Grand Theft Auto Online ==
	''Grand Theft Auto Online'' is the multiplayer component connected to ''Grand Theft Auto V''. It uses the same broad setting but runs as a live online service with missions, races, heists, businesses, properties, vehicles, events, and regular updates.

=== Trevor Philips ===
Trevor is a violent and unpredictable drug dealer who becomes embroiled in the criminal activities of Michael and Franklin. He has a violent temper and is prone to outbursts of rage, which often leads to conflicts with other characters.
	The online mode became a major part of the game's long life. Rockstar now markets ''Grand Theft Auto V'' and ''Grand Theft Auto Online'' together across current platforms.

== Notable Secondary Characters ==
	== Releases and Updates ==
	The original PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 versions were followed by expanded releases with improved visuals, more traffic and wildlife density, new content, first-person mode, and later current-generation upgrades.

=== Lamar Davis ===
Lamar is Franklin's best friend and a fellow member of the Families street gang. He is always looking for a way to make money, often at the expense of others.
	The Windows release added PC-specific settings and support for higher resolutions and frame rates depending on hardware. Later releases for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S added faster loading, new graphics modes, and other platform-specific improvements.

=== Lester Crest ===
Lester is a skilled hacker who helps Michael, Franklin, and Trevor with their criminal activities. He is also the mastermind behind many of the heists in the game.
	== Reception and Legacy ==
	''Grand Theft Auto V'' became one of the most commercially important games of the 2010s. Its long sales life came from the single-player game, repeated platform releases, and continuing support for ''Grand Theft Auto Online''.

=== Amanda De Santa ===
Amanda is Michael's wife, who is unhappy with their marriage and often cheats on him with other men.
	The game is also controversial. Common criticisms include its violence, satire, treatment of some characters, online monetisation, and the way the success of ''Grand Theft Auto Online'' affected expectations for single-player expansions.

=== Ron Jakowski ===
Ron is Trevor's business partner and friend, who is loyal to Trevor even when his actions become increasingly erratic and dangerous.
	== See Also ==
	* [[Grand_Theft_Auto_Online]]
	* [[Rockstar_Games]]
	* [[PlayStation_3]]

== Conclusion ==
''Grand Theft Auto V'' is a critically acclaimed and commercially successful video game that has had a significant impact on the video game industry. Its open-world gameplay, engaging story, and memorable characters have made it a beloved title among gamers. With its continued success, ''GTA V'' has solidified its place as one of the best-selling video games of all time.
	== References ==
	* [https://www.rockstargames.com/gta-v Rockstar Games: Grand Theft Auto V]
	* [https://store.rockstargames.com/game/buy-gta-v Rockstar Store: GTA V and GTA Online]
	* [https://www.playstation.com/en-us/games/grand-theft-auto-v/ PlayStation: Grand Theft Auto V]
	* [https://www.rockstargames.com/gta-online Rockstar Games: Grand Theft Auto Online]

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