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Grand Theft Auto V (not to be confused with GTA Online) is an open-world action-adventure game set in the fictional state of San Andreas. It was developed by Rockstar North and released in 2013 for the PS3 and Xbox 360, in 2014 for the PS4 and Xbox One, and in 2015 for Windows PC. Use this tag only if your question is specific to GTA V. For questions about GTA Online, use the [grand-theft-auto-online] tag instead.

Grand Theft Auto V (not to be confused with GTA Online) is an action-adventure game set in an open sandbox world. The game thrusts players into the fictional state of San Andreas, where they can roam freely, pick fights, steal cars and other vehicles, or take on various criminal missions. It was developed by Rockstar North, and released on September 17, 2013 for the PS3 and Xbox 360, on November 18, 2014 for the PS4 and Xbox One, and on April 14, 2015 for Windows PC.

Tag notes

Use this tag only if your question is specific to GTA V. For questions about GTA Online, use the tag instead. Related Arqade Meta post: Grand Theft Auto V vs GTA Online.

General Information

  • Release Dates:
    • Playstation 3/Xbox 360 - September 17, 2013
    • Playstation 4/Xbox One - November 18, 2014
    • Windows PC - April 14, 2015
  • Developer: Rockstar North
  • Publisher: Rockstar Games

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How do you short stocks in GTA5?

One of the most interesting elements in GTA5 is the stock market. I understand that often Lester will have assassination missions for the player, such as the one involving the LifeInvader CEO, and was wondering how I could profit off missions such…
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How does the garage system work in GTA V?

How does the garage system in GTA V work? It feels kinda inconsistent at the moment Will the car I leave at my home garage be saved or will it always be replaced with the "Standard-Car" from the character? How do the additional garages work? If I…
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Becoming a billionaire in GTA V (not GTA Online)

I've recently finished all 69 missions in the main campaign, and everyone has about $26 million in their bank accounts, but that isn't nearly enough to buy all the different properties in the game (the golf course is $150,000,000 by…
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Why does the car I'm currently driving spawn a lot more?

Whenever I steal and drive a particular car, that car suddenly starts to spawn a LOT more. To the point where it becomes ridiculous sometimes (e.g. Infernuses spawning non-stop) just because I'm driving one. This happens to any car I find in the…
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What is the fastest car in GTA V Story Mode, and where can I find it?

What car is the fastest (when upgraded) in GTA V Story Mode (not GTA Online) and where can I find it?
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Can wearing a helmet save your life?

In Grand Theft Auto 5, it is very easy to die while riding a motorcycle. I noticed if you wait a few seconds while on a bike (make sure you are stationary), your character will put on a helmet. If you were to crash, does the helmet protect you from…
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How can I successfully evade the Police at higher wanted levels?

I've been having some trouble evading the police when they start calling the helicopters out to spot me. Two stars and below it's pretty easy to flee in a car and either avoid the cops altogether or duck into some alleyway until they lose…
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What's the fastest/easiest way to level up your skills?

Basically subj. The skills and what I found so far is: Stamina: just run, sprint, cycle, swim, whatever. Just move and it will grow(not that fast though) Shooting: personally I found shooting range to be a really fast way to improve your shooting…
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View optional mission objectives during a mission?

Most missions in GTA5 have optional mission objectives. Completing them or not determines what medal you receive at the end of the mission (gold, silver, bronze). So far I have found it quite frustrating to complete a mission only to be told that I…
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Where can I find some prostitutes in Grand Theft Auto?

In order to complete 100% of the game, you must get serviced by a prostitute. The problem is, I can't seem to find any. The one time I did a message came up on the screen stating something to the effect, "You cannot pickup a prostitute in this…
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How do I become a bird?

So apparently it's possible to become (or control) a bird in GTA V. In this Grand Theft Auto Mythbusters video (at 0:50) they check if you will get pursued by a plane while you have a wanted level as a bird. Apparently you don't have to worry about…
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How long is a day in GTA V in real time?

How long is a Grand Theft Auto 5 day in real time?
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How do I open a security van in GTA V?

It's early days yet but in the spirit of open world one of the first things I've done in GTA V is hijack a security van. For the life of me I can't work out how to get the cash out of it. I've tried a shotgun on the doors (the free bullshot one from…
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How can I save my progress?

I'm looking for how can I save my progress in GTA V. I've looked in menu (from pressing "start") then "GAME". I only see Replay Mission Replay Strangers and Freaks Load Game New Game I activated the autosave but sometimes I want to save at a…
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Are stock market events in GTAV scripted?

In Grand Theft Auto V, you can buy and sell shares on the Stock Market via the in-game web browser. I have some questions about this. Is the rise and fall of any of the stocks tied to the game's storyline? (if so, which/when?) Is there anything…
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