Los Santos: a sprawling, sun-soaked metropolis full of gurus, stars, and faded celebrities, once the envy of the Western world, now struggling to stay afloat in an era of economic uncertainty and cheap TV. Amidst the turmoil, three very different criminals plot their own chances of survival and success: Franklin, a former street gangster, now looking for real opportunities and serious money. Michael, a professional ex-con whose retirement is a lot less rosy than he hoped, and Trevor, a violent maniac. Exhausted, the crew risks everything in a series of daring and dangerous heists that could significantly impact their lives.