Grand Theft Auto V (GTAV) is an action-adventure video game developed by Rockstar North and published by Rockstar Games. It's the seventh main entry in the Grand Theft Auto series. The game is set in the fictional state of San Andreas, which is loosely based on Southern California, and features an open world where players can roam freely. The story follows three main characters – Michael De Santa, Franklin Clinton, and Trevor Philips – as they navigate the criminal underworld of Los Santos.