How Old Is GTA 5?

GTA 5 Age (as of 2026)

13 years old

GTA 5 was released on September 17, 2013, making it 13 years old. Enter your date of birth to find out exactly how old you were when GTA V launched and took the gaming world by storm.

Date of Birth

About GTA 5

GTA V was released on September 17, 2013 — over 13 years ago — and quickly became one of the best-selling video games of all time. With its massive open world, three playable protagonists, and the revolutionary GTA Online, GTA 5 redefined what was possible in gaming.

Whether you were a teenager eagerly waiting in line, or discovering the game later, knowing exactly how old you were on that launch day brings back those memories of exploring Los Santos for the first time.

GTA 5 Characters

Learn about the ages and birthdays of GTA 5's protagonists.

Michael De Santa

protagonist

Michael Townley

GTA V · 2013

48 yrs old in 2013

Retired criminal

✓ Confirmed

Trevor Philips

protagonist

GTA V · 2013

46 yrs old in 2013

Trevor Philips Enterprises

✓ Confirmed

Franklin Clinton

protagonist

GTA V · 2013

25 yrs old in 2013

Gang member turned entrepreneur

✓ Confirmed

Devin Weston

antagonist

GTA V · 2013

51 yrs old in 2013

Billionaire businessman

≈ Derived

Steve Haines

antagonist

GTA V · 2013

38 yrs old in 2013

IAA (corrupt agent)

≈ Derived

Dave Norton

antagonist

GTA V · 2013

55 yrs old in 2013

FIB agent

≈ Derived

Stretch

antagonist

GTA V · 2013

40 yrs old in 2013

Ballas gang leader

≈ Derived

Wei Cheng

antagonist

GTA V · 2013

58 yrs old in 2013

Triad boss

≈ Derived

Tracey De Santa

supporting

GTA V · 2013

20 yrs old in 2013

De Santa family

≈ Derived

Jimmy De Santa

supporting

GTA V · 2013

20 yrs old in 2013

De Santa family

≈ Derived

Lester Crest

supporting

GTA V · 2013

50 yrs old in 2013

Independent hacker & heist planner

≈ Derived

Lamar Davis

supporting

GTA V · 2013

24 yrs old in 2013

Chamberlain Gangster Families

≈ Derived

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Frequently Asked Questions

How old is GTA 5?

GTA 5 (GTA V) was released on September 17, 2013, which makes it 13 years old as of 2026.

How old is GTA 5 in years?

GTA 5 is 13 years old. It launched on September 17, 2013 on PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360, and has since been re-released on PS4, Xbox One, PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC.

What age is GTA 5?

GTA 5 came out on September 17, 2013, so the game itself is 13 years old. In terms of its content rating, GTA 5 is rated M (Mature 17+) by the ESRB and PEGI 18 in Europe.