How do i access story mode in gta v?

In Grand Theft Auto V, story mode is the core campaign experience. It begins immediately when you launch the game for the first time through a new character file. If you've already created a character, you'll access story mode through the game's main menu by selecting 'Play' and choosing an existing saved slot. The game does not require any special unlock method or additional purchase to access the main story, as it is included with the base game.

Story mode includes three protagonists—Michael, Trevor, and Franklin—each with their own missions that intertwine as the narrative progresses. Missions are accessed sequentially, though player choices in side missions and random encounters can influence relationships and unlock certain content, such as hidden collectibles or ending variations.

While the base game includes most story content, some characters and missions introduced in downloadable content (DLC), such as 'The Lost' or 'The Boulevard Palace,' may require the relevant add-ons to experience in single-player.

Certain story elements, such as the choices affecting the ending, are determined by player decisions throughout the campaign, including how the three protagonists interact and how missions involving heists and conflicts are handled.