Open-world crime game where you switch between three criminals in Los Santos, a fictional Southern California city. You play Franklin, a repo man chasing bigger scores; Michael, a retired bank robber pulled back into the life; and Trevor, an unhinged career criminal. The story jumps between all three perspectives as they plan and execute heists—multi-stage jobs you tackle in different ways depending on your approach. Between missions, you roam the city freely: steal cars, cause chaos, invest in property, play tennis, customize weapons. The switching mechanic means one character might be mid-shootout while another's buying clothes across town. Heists are the centerpiece, requiring prep work like stealing getaway vehicles or scoping locations before the actual score.
