Grand Theft Auto Online is a standalone multiplayer game title, considered a separate game by Rockstar, that is included for free with the retail copy of Grand Theft Auto V for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. However, the trio find themselves being taken advantage of by corrupt Feds, using the three to carry out their own agenda, as well as numerous confrontations with rival gangs and other criminals. The three join forces to carry out a daring task to rob the Union Depository and seize tens of millions of dollars worth of gold. Michael is living a normal but boring life, until he encounters Franklin Clinton, a gangster who seeks to elevate himself in the Los Santos underworld, and unexpectedly encounters Trevor Philips, the only other survivor of the bank robbery in Ludendorff. Nine years after a failed robbery in the fictional town of Ludendorff, North Yankton, former bank robber Michael Townley and his family have relocated to Los Santos under a new identity. It takes place about five years after the events of Grand Theft Auto IV, and eight years before the events of The Contract update of Grand Theft Auto Online. The game takes place in the year 2013 in the southern part of the state of San Andreas, more precisely in the city of Los Santos and rural areas of Blaine County, and tells the stories of three protagonists: Michael De Santa, Franklin Clinton, and Trevor Philips - three uniquely-different criminals as they commit daring and profitable heists across the sprawling city of Los Santos. An 'expanded and enhanced' version for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S was initially announced for 'late 2021' on June 11th, 2020 and a firm release date of Mawas announced on May 19th, 2021. The 'Enhanced' edition for PlayStation 4, Xbox One and Personal Computer was announced on June 9th, 2014, with pre-orders made available on June 10th, 2014. On July 15th, 2013, Rockstar announced the Japanese release date for the game would be October 10th, 2013, which ended up being almost a month after it was released in the Western world.

The game was initially slated for a Spring 2013 release and there were even posters printed saying this but was actually released in the northern hemisphere Fall the same year. The original edition was officially announced on October 25th, 2011 the game's first trailer was released on November 2nd, 2011. Versions For further details on each version of Grand Theft Auto V, see #Editions The game sold 11,210,000 copies and grossed $800,000,000 on its first day of release, setting many records, eventually making $1,000,000,000 within 3 days of the game's release.Īs of August 2023, Grand Theft Auto V is currently the second best selling game of all time, with over 185 million copies sold. Grand Theft Auto V was released to universal acclaim, holding scores of 96 and above on MetaCritic and GameRankings, as well as receiving perfect scores from over 30 reviewers.

Optionally, players are also able to purchase access to Grand Theft Auto V as an add-on for the standalone versions of Grand Theft Auto Online.Īs one of the most eagerly-awaited video game titles to be released in 2013, the game was widely anticipated prior to its release. A further 'expanded and enhanced' version for the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S released on March 15, 2022. The Xbox One and PlayStation 4 'enhanced' versions were released on November 18th, 2014, and was later released on April 14th, 2015, for the PC. The original edition was released on September 17th, 2013, for the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3. It is the fifteenth instalment in the Grand Theft Auto series and the fifth game title in the HD Universe of the series. Grand Theft Auto V (also known as Grand Theft Auto Five, GTA 5, GTA V, and Grand Theft Auto V: Story Mode ) is a video game developed by Rockstar North.

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