Grand Theft Auto is one of the most popular gaming franchises. Its first entry was released in 1997, and each subsequent entry in the series built upon its predecessor and continued to push the boundaries. The fifth installment in the mainline series, Grand Theft Auto 5, has seen many iterations over multiple console generations. One aspect of the persisting relevance of Grand Theft Auto 5, is the online mode, which has grown far beyond its humble beginnings and allows players to exist within a massive online sandbox.