Can you play gta online without owning the original gta v?

Grand Theft Auto Online is described as the online component of Grand Theft Auto V. It is not a separate standalone game; it requires the base title to access its multiplayer servers. Whether you are playing on PlayStation, Xbox, or Windows, the game’s installation and license must include GTA V. Without that licence, the online service is inaccessible and the game cannot launch. Therefore, ownership of Grand Theft Auto V is mandatory to play Grand Theft Auto Online.