Can you play gta online on ps5 without completing gta v?

Grand Theft Auto Online is the online multiplayer component of Grand Theft Auto V and was released for PlayStation 5 on 15 March 2022. The provided source describes the game as a separate online experience that allows up to 30 players to explore the fictional state of San Andreas. However, it does not mention any prerequisite of finishing or purchasing the single‑player campaign of GTA V before accessing the online mode. Consequently, based solely on the available evidence, we cannot confirm whether a player must complete GTA V to start playing GTA Online on the PS5.