Game guide, Action-adventure

Everything you need to know about Grand Theft Auto

Grand Theft Auto is an action-adventure open world game from Rockstar, first released in 1997. You play through single-player content or join GTA Online, earning GTA$ and using vehicles and weapons in a shared world.

28 Nov 1997
PC PlayStation XBOX Spotify, Visa
Rockstar North

See offers from $12.89 on PC from $7.79 on PlayStation from $10.43 on XBOX from $4.93 on Spotify from $9.14 on Visa

Key facts

EF price: From $4.93 on Spotify
Platforms: MAC

PlayStation 5

PlayStation 4

XBOX Series X|S

Xbox One

Nintendo Switch

Android
Release date: 28 Nov 1997
Editions: 5 editions Standard Edition + 4 more
Developer: Rockstar North
Publisher: Rockstar Games
Genre: Action-adventure, Open world
Modes: Single-player, Online multiplayer
Age rating: PEGI 18

Compare 14 offers

Grand Theft Auto

From $4.93 on Spotify

Buy now

01 · Where to buy

Where to buy Grand Theft Auto

Pick your platform to compare every Grand Theft Auto offer on Electronic First, best price first.

1 offer on Spotify

Check the region before you buy

A key from another region may not activate on your account. The region is in each offer name and on its page.

Australia, New Zealand

02 · Gameplay & features

What to expect from Grand Theft Auto

Grand Theft Auto is an action-adventure game set in an open world, developed by Rockstar North and published by Rockstar Games. The first release came out on November 28, 1997, and the name now covers a long line of games that has run from 1997 into 2026. This guide centers on Grand Theft Auto V and its online component, GTA Online.

The game is rated PEGI 18. It is available on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, Mac and Android, and a PC version exists as well.

What kind of game is Grand Theft Auto?

It belongs to the action-adventure and open world genres. You move freely through a large map, take on missions, and choose how much of the world to explore between story objectives. Los Santos, the city that anchors GTA Online, includes Downtown Los Santos and the Vinewood area.

How it plays

The core loop mixes driving, shooting and mission work. You travel on foot or in vehicles, use weapons in combat, and complete jobs that pay out in the in-game currency. In GTA Online, a roving Gun Van sells special weapons, and Downtown Cab Co. runs a taxi service you can call on to get around. Players can also customize cars at garages and workshops, with upgrades such as Hao's Special Works and Benny's Conversions, plus drift tuning.

A typical session starts by picking a mission or mode, earning cash and RP, then spending that cash on vehicles, properties, apparel and weapons. CEO and VIP abilities are reached through the Interaction Menu.

Modes and multiplayer

Grand Theft Auto V offers single-player play and online multiplayer. GTA Online places up to 30 players in a shared open world, where you can run missions and modes together or on your own. GTA V has no cross-play between console generations or platforms, so friends need to play on the same platform family.

How GTA$ and passes work

GTA$ is the in-game currency. You earn it by playing missions and modes, and some select activities pay accelerated amounts. Shark Cards are an optional way to add GTA$, and they range from $2.99 to $99.99.

GTA+ is a subscription on PC that requires access to Grand Theft Auto V Enhanced. It was released on Steam on March 4, 2025, and members receive GTA$500,000 each month, deposited into their Maze Bank account. Other benefits include:

A free vehicle each month at The Vinewood Car Club showroom
100 personal vehicle slots at The Vinewood Club Garage
Multipliers for GTA$ and RP, Chameleon Paint schemes and property upgrades
Shark Cards with 15% extra bonus GTA$
A rotating library of classic Rockstar Games titles on PC and mobile

Who it is for

It suits players who like open worlds, driving and shooting, and who want either a solo game or a persistent online space. Editions differ: the Standard Edition holds the base game, the Special and Collector's Editions add bonus items, the Premium Online Edition targets online players, and the Expanded & Enhanced Edition improves graphics and performance on newer hardware. With a PEGI 18 rating, it is not meant for younger players, and anyone who wants cross-play will not find it.

Key features

Open world action-adventure

Move freely through Los Santos and its surroundings, taking on missions or exploring between objectives on foot or in vehicles.
GTA Online for up to 30 players

A shared open world supports up to 30 players, who can run missions and modes together or play on their own.
Vehicle customization

Garages and workshops offer Hao's Special Works upgrades, Benny's Conversions and drift tuning for your personal cars.
GTA$ currency

Earn GTA$ through missions and modes, or add it with Shark Cards, to buy vehicles, properties, apparel and weapons.
GTA+ subscription

PC members get GTA$500,000 monthly, a free vehicle, 100 garage slots and a rotating library of classic Rockstar titles.
Five editions

Choose from Standard, Special, Collector's, Premium Online and Expanded & Enhanced, each with a different mix of content.

03 · Editions compared

What each edition includes

Included

Standard Edition

Special Edition

Collector's Edition

Premium Online Edition

Expanded & Enhanced Edition

Base game

Steelbook

Blueprint map

Special ability boost

Stunt plane trials

Bonus outfits

Tattoos

Additional weapons

Security deposit bag

New Era cap

GTA V

GTA Online

Criminal Enterprise Starter Pack

Enhanced graphics

Enhanced performance

Standard Edition
- Base game
Special Edition
- Base game
- Steelbook
- Blueprint map
- Special ability boost
- Stunt plane trials
- Bonus outfits
- Tattoos
- Additional weapons
Collector's Edition
- Base game
- Steelbook
- Blueprint map
- Special ability boost
- Stunt plane trials
- Bonus outfits
- Tattoos
- Additional weapons
- Security deposit bag
- New Era cap
Premium Online Edition
- GTA V
- GTA Online
- Criminal Enterprise Starter Pack
Expanded & Enhanced Edition
- Base game
- Enhanced graphics
- Enhanced performance

04 · FAQ

Common questions about Grand Theft Auto

Grand Theft Auto is listed for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, Mac and Android. The GTA+ membership on Steam is for PC, and it requires access to Grand Theft Auto V Enhanced.

Yes. Grand Theft Auto V offers a single-player component and GTA Online, an online multiplayer mode. GTA Online supports up to 30 players sharing one open world.

No. GTA V has no cross-play between console generations or between platforms, so you can only play online with people on the same platform family as you.

The Standard Edition contains only the base game. The Special Edition adds a steelbook, blueprint map, special ability boost, stunt plane trials, bonus outfits, tattoos and additional weapons.

It includes everything in the Special Edition and adds a security deposit bag and a New Era cap. It suits fans who want the most physical items alongside the game.

The Premium Online Edition fits that goal. It bundles GTA V, GTA Online and the Criminal Enterprise Starter Pack, so the online multiplayer mode is the main focus.

It contains the base game with improved graphics and performance. It suits players on newer hardware who want a sharper, smoother game, rather than extra items or bonus content.

GTA+ is a membership from Rockstar Games for GTA Online. Members get GTA$500,000 each month, a free vehicle each month at the Vinewood Car Club, 100 garage slots and a rotating library of classic Rockstar titles.

05 · Insights

Everything you need to know about Grand Theft Auto

Where to buy Grand Theft Auto