When a young street hustler, a retired bank robber, and a terrifying psychopath find themselves entangled with some of the most frightening and deranged elements of the criminal underworld, the U.S. government, and the entertainment industry, they must pull off a series of dangerous heists to survive in a ruthless city in which they can trust nobody — least of all each other.

Michael is a former bank robber who faked his death and entered witness protection in Los Santos. He resides in a luxurious mansion in Rockford Hills with his wife Amanda and their two children, Tracey and Jimmy, all of whom had to adopt the surname "De Santa" for their new identities.

Franklin Clinton is portrayed as a young gang member with aspirations of achieving success in Los Santos, a city where the influence of street gangs has significantly diminished. Despite working as a repo man for a high-end car dealership, Franklin's ambition pushes him to seek more fulfilling opportunities. His path intersects with Michael De Santa, who becomes a mentor figure for him. Notably, Franklin possesses a unique set of skills and physical abilities that surpass those of his counterparts, Michael and Trevor.

Trevor Philips, a former airman and career criminal, is one of the three playable protagonists in Grand Theft Auto V. He is known for his unstable mental state, drug addiction, and association with meth heads and biker gangs in Sandy Shores, Blaine County. His personality is often described as extreme, impetuous, vengeful, psychopathic, unhinged, unpredictable, untamed, infamous, homicidal, and prone to violent outbursts and destructive rampages.

Dive into more than 40 massive updates with more to come, featuring everything from the high-stakes hunt for Dr. Dre’s missing music files with Franklin Clinton in The Contract to the high-octane underground street racing action of Los Santos Tuners; Heists on the lush tropical island of Cayo Perico to the nightlife circuit of After Hours and The Diamond Casino & Resort; all available alongside a wide range of races, modes, activities, and social spaces to enjoy solo or with friends — including golf courses, nightclubs, arcades, poolside lounges, and much more