Can you play gta online after finishing the gta v story?

Grand Theft Auto Online was released as the online multiplayer component of Grand Theft Auto V, starting on 1 October 2013 for PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 and later on other platforms. It is not tied to the completion of the single‑player story. Players can access the online mode directly from the main menu after launching the game, regardless of whether they have finished the narrative chapters. Once in Online, the player can choose a customisable character and engage in cooperative or competitive activities across the open world of San Andreas, which includes Los Santos and surrounding countryside. The online experience is maintained as a separate service that is updated regularly, so it remains available even after the single‑player campaign has ended.