We assert that Grand Theft Auto V (GTA V), developed by Rockstar Games, represents a seminal achievement in interactive entertainment. Launched initially for the seventh generation of consoles, this title rapidly transcended the boundaries of a conventional video game, establishing itself as a dominant cultural force. Its sustained relevance across three successive console generations is a powerful validation of its meticulous engineering, expansive scope, and a compelling narrative framework that critically engages with the complex dynamics of contemporary American society. GTA V was not merely an incremental sequel; it was a quantum leap in the realization of the open-world genre, delivering an environment that felt not just vast in scale but profoundly detailed and authentically simulated. Rockstar’s unwavering commitment to both the sophisticated single-player experience and the continuously evolving Grand Theft Auto Online (GTA Online) ecosystem has cemented its position as an industry benchmark.