Can you play gta online without completing gta v story mode?

GTA Online is a standalone multiplayer component of Grand Theft Auto V that operates independently of the single-player story mode. Players can access Online mode directly from the main menu after completing the game's introductory mission, without needing to finish any of the three-protagonist storyline. The story mode and Online mode share the same game world and some mechanics, but they do not require sequential progression from one to the other. This design allows players to jump into multiplayer sessions without investing time in the campaign.