Grand Theft Auto V takes place five years after Grand Theft Auto IV and is now set in Los Santos. The game centers around three protagonists: Michael, Trevor, and Franklin. New to the series is that the player can switch between the three characters on the fly. They each have different missions, lives, and personalities.
The gameplay involves gunfights and takes place in a sprawling, open-world city where players get around by acquiring transport through less than legal means. Players can roam the game world, complete story missions, and partake in various illegal activities, including shooting civilians, robbing people, destruction of cars, and car theft.
Michael, whilst hiding in the witness protection program as a result of a botched robbery nine years earlier, encounters Franklin who is sent to get a car from Michael's son Jimmy. After that, they become friends. One day, Michael discovers his wife in bed with another man, and with Franklin's help, chases him to a mansion which they promptly burn down.
The game's multiplayer component is called GTA Online . It allows up to 16 players (PS3 / Xbox 360) or 30 players (Xbox One / PS4 / PC) to travel around a world identical to the single-player world to complete story-driven activities, both competitive and co-operative.
The later released PS4, Xbox One, and PC versions have various enhancements and additional features. Technical upgrades include an increased draw distance and support for higher resolutions. New content includes new weapons, vehicles, and activities, as well as enhanced damage, weather effects, and a new foliage system.