<Tr> <Th> Genre (s) </Th> <Td> Action - adventure </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> Mode (s) </Th> <Td> Multiplayer </Td> </Tr> <P> Grand Theft Auto Online is an online multiplayer action - adventure video game developed by Rockstar North and published by Rockstar Games . It was released on 1 October 2013 for PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360, and was released on 18 November 2014 for PlayStation 4 and Xbox One, with a Microsoft Windows version on 14 April 2015 . The game is the online multiplayer mode of Grand Theft Auto V. Set within the fictional state of San Andreas (based on Southern California), Grand Theft Auto Online allows up to 30 players to explore the open world and engage in cooperative or competitive game matches . The open world design lets players freely roam San Andreas, which includes open countryside and the fictional city of Los Santos (based on Los Angeles). </P> <P> Developed in tandem with the single - player mode, Grand Theft Auto Online was conceived as a separate experience, to be played in a continually evolving world . At launch, it suffered widespread technical issues resulting in the inability to play missions and loss of character data . It initially polarised reviewers, being criticised for its lack of direction and repetitive missions, with praise particularly directed at the scope and open - ended gameplay . It won divided year - end accolades, ranging from Biggest Disappointment to Best Multiplayer, from several gaming publications . The game receives frequent free updates that further expand on the game modes and content, which has improved critical reception . The 2015 Heists update had been especially well - received by the critics . </P>

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