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Grand Theft Auto Online is the online multiplayer component of Grand Theft Auto V, developed by Rockstar North and published by Rockstar Games. It was released on 1 October 2013 for PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360, and later for other platforms including PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Windows, and the 2022 console generation. The game takes place in the fictional state of San Andreas, featuring the open countryside and the city of Los Santos. Players can control a customizable silent protagonist and explore the world with up to 30 other players. Upon launching Grand Theft Auto V, the player is presented with a menu that includes an option to enter Grand Theft Auto Online, where they can create or load a character, join missions, participate in competitive or cooperative modes, and engage with the evolving online environment.