Can i play grand theft auto online without other players?

Grand Theft Auto Online is the online component of Grand Theft Auto V, released by Rockstar North and published by Rockstar Games. The game is built around an open‑world environment that can host up to 30 players simultaneously, enabling cooperative or competitive gameplay. Because it is an online multiplayer title, it requires an active internet connection and a server to connect to. The game does not provide a single‑player or offline mode for the online component, nor does it include non‑player character bots that replace human players. Consequently, any session in GTA Online will involve other real players, and you cannot fully experience the game without them. If you wish to play the single‑player story of Grand Theft Auto V, you would use the main campaign mode rather than GTA Online.