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Grand Theft Auto 5

One of the most popular open-world titles of the 2010s, Rockstar's Grand Theft Auto 5 is an ambitious crime game featuring three protagonists.

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Grand Theft Auto 5

One of the most popular open-world titles of the 2010s, Rockstar's Grand Theft Auto 5 is an ambitious crime game featuring three protagonists. It is an action-adventure title played in both third and first-person perspectives. As the seventh main entry into the Grand Theft Auto series, it is the most popular of the titles, and one of the most popular games of all time.

The single-player campaign is set in the fictional state of San Andreas, where the protagonists, including a retired bank robber, a gangster, and a drug dealer, attempt heists.

Franchise
Grand Theft Auto
Released
September 17, 2013
Developer(s)
Rockstar North
Publisher(s)
Rockstar Games
Genre(s)
Open-World , Action
Multiplayer
Online Multiplayer
Engine
Rockstar Advanced Game Engine
ESRB
M For Mature 17+ due to Blood and Gore, Intense Violence, Mature Humor, Nudity, Strong Language, Strong Sexual Content, Use of Drugs and Alcohol
How Long To Beat
32 Hours

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