How does gta online differ from the single player story?

Grand Theft Auto Online is a separate product from the single‑player portion of Grand Theft Auto V. It is an online multiplayer action‑adventure game developed by Rockstar North and published by Rockstar Games. It allows up to 30 players to roam the open world of San Andreas, which includes the countryside and the city of Los Santos. In this mode players can engage in cooperative or competitive game modes and customize a silent protagonist. The single‑player story of Grand Theft Auto V, in contrast, is a single‑player experience that is not described in the provided evidence, so no specific differences in plot or gameplay mechanics can be cited. The primary distinction that can be confirmed is that the online version is multiplayer, while the single‑player version is solo.