Grand Theft Auto V

Initial release Sept. 17, 2013

Developers

Rockstar North

Genres

Action Adventure
Shooter

Publishers

Rockstar Games
Take-Two Interactive

Franchise Grand Theft Auto

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Grand Theft Auto V Spotlight

2013 in Review: Grand Theft Auto V: An Ugly Journey Through a Beautiful World

You'd be hard-pressed to find a better example of gaming's ability to squander something wondrous on mean-spirited pettiness than the latest GTA. And that's OK.

Jeremy Parish

10?years ago
Epsil-scuse Me? Former GTA developer Lazlow Jones thinks real-life believers in its parody of Scientology not only might exist, but once called him to say Kifflom

"It excited me and scared me to death simultaneously."

Mark Warren

1?month ago
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Sony's stellar lineup just keeps getting bigger.

James Billcliffe

4?months ago
OPEN ROADS The best open-world games to play in 2024

It feels good to take the path less travelled, sometimes.

Kelsey Raynor

7?months ago

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Epsil-scuse Me? | Former GTA developer Lazlow Jones thinks real-life believers in its parody of Scientology not only might exist, but once called him to say Kifflom

"It excited me and scared me to death simultaneously."

Aug. 1, 2024 Mark Warren

News

Following The Train | Hoping GTA 6 will be "wildly different" to GTA 5? Well, a GTA 4 technical director reckons Rockstar will have had a tough time making a big jump

"Maybe they pulled it off, maybe it's amazing, but I think some people, their expectations might be a little too high."

July 22, 2024 Mark Warren

6 comments

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GT-AWAY IT GOES | GTA 5 set to depart PlayStation Plus after six months, in terrible news for the three people who're still yet to play it

They'll be devastated, I'm sure.

May 24, 2024 Mark Warren

1 comment

GTA 6's main characters leaning against a car.

News

IT'S COMING | Take-Two narrows down GTA 6's release date to fall 2025, as GTA 5 breezes past an incredible 200 million copies sold

The publisher's "highly confident that Rockstar Games will deliver an unparalleled entertainment experience".

May 17, 2024 Mark Warren

A character in Elden Ring, one of the best PS5 games, looking at a shooting star

Guide

PLAYSTATION ALLSTARS | The best PS5 Games to justify your next-gen PlayStation purchase in 2024

Sony's stellar lineup just keeps getting bigger.

April 11, 2024 James Billcliffe

Jack Black singing 'Peaches' from The Super Mario Bros. Movie

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WHERE ARE THEY? | Even Jack Black can't believe Rockstar hasn't made a GTA or Red Dead Redemption movie yet

It's only a matter of time, right?

March 26, 2024 Oisin Kuhnke

1 comment

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REMOTE WORK WORKS | Unsurprisingly, GTA 6 devs aren't too keen on Rockstar's "reckless" decision to drag them back to the office

“As usual, there has been zero consultation with us: the people who these policy changes most affect.”

March 1, 2024 Mark Warren

8 comments

Guide

OPEN ROADS | The best open-world games to play in 2024

It feels good to take the path less travelled, sometimes.

Feb. 1, 2024 Kelsey Raynor

News

SURPRISE STEALING | Hold the phone, GTA Online's latest update is actually about, well, Grand Theft Auto

What’s with this stealing in my legal car purchasing simulator?

Dec. 12, 2023 Mark Warren

A sign saying VIce in the GTA 6 trailer.

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ANIMATED REACTION | GTA 6 trailer shows how much Rockstar is "pushing the limits" of current hardware, says former GTA 5 animator

“When you play this game, it’s really gonna look like this.”

Dec. 6, 2023 Mark Warren

Article

PROTO-GTA | Yes, there is a Grand Theft Auto movie. No, it's not what you think it is

It does involve stealing cars, at least.

Dec. 5, 2023 Oisin Kuhnke

Guide

GTA 5 Phone Numbers List: Easter Eggs and Prank Calls

Every phone number you'll need in GTA 5.

Dec. 5, 2023 Jake Green

Article

MORE SUPER SLEUTHING | 10 interesting things we spotted in the GTA 6 trailer

It’s here ahead of schedule, so let’s dig in.

Dec. 5, 2023 Mark Warren

Article

OUTLAWS TIL THE END | Five years on, Red Dead Online remarkably feels like less of a dying west than RDR2

There's still a good number of cowboys and cowgirls roaming the plains.

Nov. 27, 2023 Mark Warren

1 comment

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CRIMINAL AMBITION | GTA 6: five things it should keep, five things it should skip

Rockstar should not be afraid to cherry-pick the best ideas from its past, while ditching the ones that didn't work.

Nov. 23, 2023 Jim Trinca

A helicopter flying near the Vinewood sign in GTA 5.

Article

THE HYPE TRAIN, CJ! | GTA 5’s trailers were masterpieces that hyped the game up perfectly – can GTA 6 live up to the same standard?

Re-capturing the magic will be hard - but I trust Rockstar to pull it off.

Nov. 17, 2023 Mark Warren

3 comments

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GT-EHHH, MAYBE NOT | GTA 6 may be coming soon, but a GTA movie seems unlikely to quickly follow unless Take-Two changes its mind

The company behind Rockstar is wary of potentially putting out something substandard.

Nov. 9, 2023 Mark Warren

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NEVER AGAIN | GTA 5 players refused to get their hopes up for a GTA 6 reveal... until today

The day has come when fans could finally celebrate without fears of bogus leaks and fake news.

Nov. 8, 2023 Connor Makar

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DON'T PANIC | Rockstar confirms GTA 6 trailer is coming early December

Yup, it's happened.

Nov. 8, 2023 Mark Warren

9 comments

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DADDY'S (MAYBE) BACK | Will GTA 5's Michael return in GTA 6? His voice actor is keeping things mysterious

Vice City’s psychologists might need to start quietly preparing to be yelled at.

Nov. 8, 2023 Mark Warren

1 comment

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HERE WE GO | GTA 6 trailer set for December, following announcement in days, claims report

Alright, everybody just stay calm now.

Nov. 8, 2023 Mark Warren

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Written Out | Rockstar loses another one of its key writers

No word on what's next for the writer, though.

Aug. 28, 2023 Oisin Kuhnke

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MODDERIFFIC | Rockstar Games is taking GTA roleplaying seriously ahead of GTA 6 by bringing modding team on board

Cfx.re is behind the biggest Rockstar roleplaying communities.

Aug. 11, 2023 Stephany Nunneley-Jackson

Guide

The best Xbox 360 Games to play in 2023

Shooters, RPGs, simulations, and Xbox Live. The Xbox 360 had it all.

Aug. 4, 2023 Kelsey Raynor

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DO CRIMES, MAKE CASH | The best-selling game ever made - GTA 5 - is coming back to Game Pass

Surrounded by other brilliant games, Grand Theft Auto is driving by those with a Game Pass ubscription.

July 6, 2023 Connor Makar

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BIG UPDATE | Lots of improvements are coming to GTA Online with next week's update

Creator updates, Career Progress tracking, balancing adjustments, and more.

June 10, 2023 Stephany Nunneley-Jackson

News

Hold That Thought | It only took a decade for Rockstar to let you just hold a button to sprint in GTA 5

But will they let us do that in GTA 6?

June 4, 2023 Oisin Kuhnke

GTA Online, Official Rockstar image of two players holding weapons in a warehouse.

News

HOME SAFE | Grand Theft Auto 5 is now safe to play on PC — you can go back to your heists worry-free

Following some security issues that popped up late last week, a patch has fixed the issue.

Feb. 3, 2023 Connor Makar

1 comment

Article

DROWN AND OUT | Meddling with GTA 5's underwater mod was a titanic challenge – and probably something you shouldn’t do

Installing, running, and 'enjoying' a flood mod in Grand Theft Auto 5 seemed like it would be a lot of fun – but after dipping my toes in, I realised my mistake.

Jan. 23, 2023 Chris McMullen

GTA Online, Los Santos Drug Wars character Dax is holding a rifle.

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BIG ISSUES | Playing Grand Theft Auto V on PC right now could put your computer at risk

Either stop playing immediately, or make sure a hench firewall is running while you play.

Jan. 23, 2023 Connor Makar

News

TRIPPIN' | GTA Online's Los Santos Drug Wars update finds you getting into the psychedelics trade

Cook up some hallucinogenic fun.

Dec. 8, 2022 Stephany Nunneley-Jackson

1 comment

Guide

Off the clock | GTA Online Weekly Update (July 21) - bonus rewards, discounts, and vehicles

Another week of repeat bonuses and rewards, I'm afraid.

July 21, 2022 Connor Makar

News

RDOut | Rockstar confirms what everyone suspected: Red Dead Online won't be getting any major new content

Rockstar will continue making new content for GTA Online, but Red Dead Online players should not expect much.

July 8, 2022 Sherif Saed

2 comments

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Blindsided | GTA V, Mafia, and Red Dead Redemption 2 VR mods are dead – and Take 2 Interactive killed them

VR mod creator, Luke Ross, conveyed the sad DMCA-related news to his Patreon followers just yesterday.

July 7, 2022 Connor Makar

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movin' on up | GTA 5 just sold another 5 million copies as GTA: The Trilogy - The Definitive Edition fails to stay relevant

Who keeps buying Grand Theft Auto 5? We don't know, but there's enough of you to keep the numbers up for Take-Two.

May 17, 2022 Dom Peppiatt

2 comments

Guide

GTA 5 Cheats: All PlayStation, Xbox and PC cheats, cell codes, and console commands

All the GTA 5 cheats you'll ever need for the PS5, PS4, PS3, Xbox and PC.

May 5, 2022 Staff

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GET EARLY PAY LESS | GTA 5 and GTA Online will be discounted for a limited time on PS5 and Xbox Series X/S

The pricing scheme for both options has been revealed, and if you buy early, you'll receive a discount.

March 8, 2022 Stephany Nunneley-Jackson

12 comments

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SPIFFY | Next-gen release of GTA 5 coming to PS5 and Xbox Series X/S March 15

The wait is almost over.

Feb. 4, 2022 Stephany Nunneley-Jackson

3 comments

News

Bully Problems | Bully 2 may have been killed by stretching resources too thin, layoffs – report

Crunching on other projects may have contributed to the Bully 2 studio’s downfall.

Dec. 31, 2021 Jeremy Signor

3 comments

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Staying Power | Grand Theft Auto 5 is the most watched game on Twitch in 2021

The statistic shows the massive tail that the game has.

Dec. 24, 2021 Jeremy Signor

News

Delayed | Enhanced version of GTA 5 pushed into March 2022

Originally set to release in November.

Sept. 10, 2021 Stephany Nunneley-Jackson

1 comment

Guide

GTA Online: How to Find and Unlock Packie McReary for the Diamond Casino Heist

We show you how to find Packie McReary, formerly of Grand Theft Auto 4, and recruit him as part of your support crew.

March 26, 2021 Joel Franey

Guide

GTA Online: How to Complete the Treasure Hunt and Get the Gold Double Action Revolver

We show you how exploring Los Santos can get you big rewards in the Wild West.

March 26, 2021 Joel Franey

Guide

GTA 5 Assassination Guide - Stock Tips and Gold Completion

A guide to gold completion for the GTA 5 assassinations missions, including stock tips.

March 25, 2021 USgamer Team

Guide

GTA Online: What is the Income of an Arcade?

We look at whether it's worth buying an arcade, and how much money you can make.

March 25, 2021 Joel Franey

Guide

GTA Online: How to Buy, Use and Customize the Terrorbyte

We run you through the full details of how to get the most out of Rockstar's mobile fortress.

March 25, 2021 Joel Franey

Guide

GTA Online: How to Buy, Use and Customize the Oppressor MK 2 Flying Motorcycle

We've got everything you need to know about GTA Online's best bike.

March 25, 2021 Joel Franey

Guide

GTA Online: How to Sell Property and How Many Buildings You Can Own At Once

We show you how to profit off your property in GTA Online.

March 25, 2021 Joel Franey

News

GTA Online's Alien Gang War Is Rapidly Escalating

Everyone's either green, purple, or caught in the crossfire.

May 1, 2020 Eric Van Allen

Article

How GTA Online Went From a Straightforward Crime Sandbox to Land of the Impossible

Lasers, Hoverbikes, Thunderdomes and Satellite Strikes.

April 21, 2020 Joel Franey

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Games from the Grand Theft Auto franchise

Grand Theft Auto 6
2025
Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy - The Definitive Edition
2021
Grand Theft Auto Online
2013
Grand Theft Auto IV: The Complete Edition
2010
Grand Theft Auto: The Ballad of Gay Tony
2009
Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars
2009