Grand Theft Auto Online
GTA V’s online world, still growing more than a decade later with free updates, heists and businesses, and a paid GTA+ membership.
Key facts
- Released
- 1 October 2013 (PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360, worldwide)
- Type
- Online
- Platforms
- PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 (2013), PlayStation 4 and Xbox One (2014), PC (2015), PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S, standalone (2022)
- Developer
- Rockstar Games
- Setting
- Los Santos and Blaine County, San Andreas (Los Angeles and Southern California)
- Protagonist
- Your own character
- Metascore
- 83 (PlayStation 3)
What it is remembered for
- Went live on October 1, 2013, two weeks after GTA V.
- Rockstar describes it as an ever-evolving world for up to 30 players.
- Became a standalone purchase on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S in 2022.
- Take-Two has said it will keep supporting GTA Online after GTA VI launches.
GTA Online vs GTA 6
| GTA Online | GTA 6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2013 | November 19, 2026 |
| Setting | Los Santos and Blaine County, San Andreas | Vice City and the state of Leonida |
| Playable leads | Your own character | Jason Duval, Lucia Caminos |
| Launch platforms | PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 (2013) | PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S |
GTA Online FAQ
When did GTA Online come out?
Grand Theft Auto Online came out on 1 October 2013 (PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360, worldwide).
Where is GTA Online set?
In Los Santos and Blaine County, San Andreas, the series’ take on Los Angeles and Southern California.
Who is the main character in GTA Online?
Your own character.
What platforms is GTA Online on?
PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 (2013); PlayStation 4 and Xbox One (2014); PC (2015); PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S, standalone (2022).
Sources and verification
- GTA Online — Rockstar Games
- Critic reviews — Metacritic