Development of Grand Theft Auto V

Grand Theft Auto V was developed over several years by an approximately 1,000-person team led by Rockstar North's core 360-person team. Its open world, modelled on Los Angeles and other Southern California areas, required extensive research and technical work. The game introduced three controllable protagonists in single-player mode, used motion capture for character performances, and received upgraded versions that added features including a first-person view and replay editor.

Development team

Approximately 1,000 people

Lead studio team

Rockstar North's core 360-person team

Setting research

Modelled on Los Angeles and Southern California