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Grand Theft Auto V

Grand Theft Auto V is an open-world action-adventure video game developed by Rockstar North and published by Rockstar Games, originally released for PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 on September 17, 2013. It also has versions for eighth-generation consoles (PlayStation 4 and Xbox One) called "Enhanced", and for ninth-generation consoles (PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S) called "Expanded & Enhanced".

The story takes place in Los Santos, a parody of Los Angeles, and in Blaine County, corresponding to the California desert. The player takes control of three characters: Michael De Santa, Franklin Clinton, and Trevor Philips.

It's the second best-selling video game of all time, with 230 million copies sold to date, surpassed only by Minecraft.

Technical specifications

Portada de GTA V
Developer
Rockstar North
Publisher
Rockstar Games
Producer
Leslie Benzies
Writers
Dan HouserRupert HumphriesMichael Unsworth
Game engine
RAGE
Sales
230M copies (August 2026)

Characters

Michael de SantaProtagonist

Michael de Santa

Protagonist

Michael de Santa

US
Age
45
First appearance
Prologue

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Franklin ClintonProtagonist

Franklin Clinton

Protagonist

Franklin Clinton

US
Age
25
First appearance
Franklin and Lamar

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Trevor PhilipsProtagonist

Trevor Philips

Protagonist

Trevor Philips

CA
Age
Unknown
First appearance
Prologue

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Lester CrestAlly

Lester Crest

Old Friend of Michael and Trevor

Lester Crest

US
Age
Unknown
First appearance
Friend Request

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Brad SniderNeutral

Brad Snider

Old Friend of Michael and Trevor

Brad Snider

US
Age
Unknown
First appearance
Prologue

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Lamar DavisAlly

Lamar Davis

Franklin's Friend, Member of Grove Street Families

Lamar Davis

US
Age
Unknown
First appearance
Franklin and Lamar

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Dave NortonAlly

Dave Norton

FIB Agent, Michael's Friend

Dave Norton

US
Age
Unknown
First appearance
Prologue

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Steve HainesAntagonist

Steve Haines

Corrupt FIB Agent

Steve Haines

US
Age
38
First appearance
Three's Company

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Devin WestonAntagonist

Devin Weston

Billionaire Businessman, Antagonist

Devin Weston

US
Age
51
First appearance
By the Book

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