Everything We Know About GTA 5

This is the living GTA V hub on GTA GUIDED. We prioritize Rockstar and Take-Two communications, then point to deeper guides.

What is Grand Theft Auto V?

Rockstar’s triple-protagonist crime story set in Los Santos and Blaine County. Story Mode and GTA Online share the map fantasy but play as different products.

When did GTA 5 launch — and what still matters?

Original console launch was September 17, 2013, with later PC and remaster waves. The durable facts are platforms, editions, and the Online live-service cadence.

What is Expanded & Enhanced?

The current-gen / Enhanced packaging of Story + Online with technical upgrades. Details live in the Expanded & Enhanced guide.

How does GTA V connect to GTA VI?

Online remains the live bridge until VI. Keep VI facts on the GTA 6 hub; use V pages for Los Santos-era evergreen coverage.

Where should readers start?

Characters, map, editions, Story vs Online, then money and PC policy guides. Comparison: GTA 5 vs GTA 6.

Related reading on GTA GUIDED

• Release history
• Characters
• Expanded & Enhanced
• GTA 6 hub
• Online weekly bridge

Frequently asked questions

Is this site official?

No. GTA GUIDED is an unofficial fan hub. Screenshots © Rockstar Games when sourced from official kits or storefronts.

Does GTA Online replace Story Mode?

No. Story Mode is the single-player campaign; Online is the separate live multiplayer service.

Is GTA 5 still worth starting in 2026?

If you want Los Santos Story Mode or Online progression before VI, yes — verify the edition that matches your platform on Rockstar’s store.

Will GTA Online shut down when VI launches?

We have not seen an official shutdown tied to the VI date. Treat Online longevity as a live-service question, not a rumor checklist.

Where do spoilers live?

Story overview stays spoiler-aware. Mission endings belong in clearly marked deeper pieces, not this hub.