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Grand Theft Auto V is a 2013 action-adventure game developed by Rockstar North and published by Rockstar Games. It is the seventh main entry in the Grand Theft Auto series, following 2008's Grand Theft Auto IV, and the fifteenth instalment overall.

Set within the fictional state of San Andreas, based on Southern California, the single-player story follows three protagonists—retired bank robber Michael De Santa, street gangster Franklin Clinton, and drug dealer and arms smuggler Trevor Philips—and their attempts to commit heists while under pressure from a corrupt government agency and powerful criminals.

The game is played from either a third-person or first-person perspective and its world is navigated on foot or by vehicle. Players control the three lead protagonists throughout single-player and switch between them both during and outside of missions. The story is centred on the heist sequences, and many missions involve shooting and driving gameplay.

A significant portion of the game's setting is based on Los Angeles and Southern California, with the city of Los Santos being a fictional representation of Los Angeles. The game features an open world environment that lets players freely roam San Andreas' open countryside and fictional city of Los Santos.

Grand Theft Auto V was released in September 2013 for PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360, in November 2014 for PlayStation 4 and Xbox One, and in April 2015 for Microsoft Windows. The game was followed by the online multiplayer mode Grand Theft Auto Online in October 2013.

GTA V received universal critical acclaim, with praise directed at its multiple protagonist design, narrative, entertainment value, visuals, and extensive content. The game broke entertainment industry records and became the fastest-selling entertainment product in history at the time of its release, earning $1 billion in revenue within its first three days.

As of 2023, it is the second-best-selling video game of all time, with over 190 million copies sold, and is considered one of the greatest video games ever made. Its successor, Grand Theft Auto VI, is currently in development and scheduled for release in 2025.

The game's success has also been attributed to its detailed recreation of Southern California, its diverse cast of characters, and its satirical take on contemporary American culture. The game's soundtrack, featuring a mix of classic rock, hip-hop, and electronic music, has also been widely praised by critics and fans alike.

With its immersive open world, engaging storylines, and innovative gameplay mechanics, Grand Theft Auto V continues to be a benchmark for open-world game design and has influenced countless other titles in the gaming industry.