Why do people think GTA 5 and GTA Online are different games?

[R1ch4rd N1x0n]

I'm tired of this. The wiki, some YouTubers, and other media often refer to them as different games. But they are the same game. They are both Grand Theft Auto V. Grand Theft Auto has singleplayer story mode and online. They are BOTH IN THE SAME GAME.

So please stop saying they are different games because they aren't. They are different MODES but they are most certainly still the same game.

[Zero McDol]

One is a single player game, solely intended for one person to play. The other is a MMO crafted from the single player game, for the sole purpose of multi-play.

They do both use the same game, but have very different purposes. So yes same game, but not the same privileges or content.

[R1ch4rd N1x0n]

Originally posted by Zero McDol:

One is a single player game, solely intended for one person to play. The other is a MMO crafted from the single player game, for the sole purpose of multi-play.

They do both use the same game, but have very different purposes. So yes same game, but not the same privileges or content.

Yes, same game. That is my only point. If it were a separate game you download, then they would be different games, but that is not the case.

[Zero McDol]

Originally posted by R1ch4rd N1x0n:

Originally posted by Zero McDol:

One is a single player game, solely intended for one person to play. The other is a MMO crafted from the single player game, for the sole purpose of multi-play.

They do both use the same game, but have very different purposes. So yes same game, but not the same privileges or content.

Yes, same game. That is my only point. If it were a separate game you download, then they would be different games, but that is not the case.

Indeed, you are correct. You have to go through the single player game just to even be able to enter the Online game, so that in itself already says plenty.



Now RDO vs RDR2, one could say that they are two separate games, since they are not connected. However one could also say that they are the same game, since they both use the exact same engine, map, mechanics, etc.

Really depends on the perspective of the person playing I guess, but they are indeed two different games which require two different downloads.

[Kurt]

GTA Online can be purchased standalone.

I'm sorry that it bothers you, but it is a fact that GTA V and GTA Online are two separate games. Rockstar themselves have always referred to them as being separate.

[Zero McDol]

Originally posted by Kurt:

GTA Online can be purchased standalone.

I'm sorry that it bothers you, but it is a fact that GTA V and GTA Online are two separate games. Rockstar themselves have always referred to them as being separate.

Not on PC.

[Kurt]

Originally posted by Zero McDol:

Originally posted by Kurt:

GTA Online can be purchased standalone.

I'm sorry that it bothers you, but it is a fact that GTA V and GTA Online are two separate games. Rockstar themselves have always referred to them as being separate.

Not on PC.

What's the relevance of the fact that you cannot purchase GTA Online standalone on PC as opposed to next gen consoles?

[R1ch4rd N1x0n]

Originally posted by Kurt:

GTA Online can be purchased standalone.

I'm sorry that it bothers you, but it is a fact that GTA V and GTA Online are two separate games. Rockstar themselves have always referred to them as being separate.

Nope they aren't.

[Zero McDol]

Originally posted by Kurt:

Originally posted by Zero McDol:

Not on PC.

What's the relevance of the fact that you cannot purchase GTA Online standalone on PC as opposed to next gen consoles?

The reference is pretty obvious I would think.

This is the PS4 version of GTA V and Online, whereas they are both a single download on PC. Next Gen isn't even relevant to this forum.

[Kurt]

Originally posted by R1ch4rd N1x0n:

Originally posted by Kurt:

GTA Online can be purchased standalone.

I'm sorry that it bothers you, but it is a fact that GTA V and GTA Online are two separate games. Rockstar themselves have always referred to them as being separate.

Nope they aren't.

Tell me why, when confronted with the evidence I've given you (Rockstar's say on the matter and the fact that you can buy Online separately of GTA V), that you still hold to your belief that they are the same game.

Originally posted by Zero McDol:

Originally posted by Kurt:

What's the relevance of the fact that you cannot purchase GTA Online standalone on PC as opposed to next gen consoles?

The reference is pretty obvious I would think.

This is the PS4 version of GTA V and Online, whereas they are both a single download on PC. Next Gen isn't even relevant to this forum.

Is there a meaningful difference between GTA Online on PS5 and PC? From what I understand, players on PS5 have access to a few different in-game features and activities, but otherwise GTA Online on PC plays virtually identically to GTA Online on PS5.

It seems to me like you want to argue a distinction without a difference as it relates to PC vs PS5, when the true distinction is really between GTA V and GTA Online. That distinction being that they are of two separate genres.

[Zero McDol]

Originally posted by Kurt:

Originally posted by R1ch4rd N1x0n:

Nope they aren't.

Tell me why, when confronted with the evidence I've given you (Rockstar's say on the matter and the fact that you can buy Online separately of GTA V), that you still hold to your belief that they are the same game.

Originally posted by Zero McDol:

The reference is pretty obvious I would think.

This is the PS4 version of GTA V and Online, whereas they are both a single download on PC. Next Gen isn't even relevant to this forum.

Is there a meaningful difference between GTA Online on PS5 and PC? From what I understand, players on PS5 have access to a few different in-game features and activities, but otherwise GTA Online on PC plays virtually identically to GTA Online on PS5.

It seems to me like you want to argue a distinction without a difference as it relates to PC vs PS5, when the true distinction is really between GTA V and GTA Online. That distinction being that they are of two separate genres.

No dude. You plainly and simply believe that you're right, just as I plainly and simply believe that I'm right. We won't agree on this so I'm done talking about it, believe what you want and I'll do the same.

[☆TheDough]

Wow, the things that crawl under some folk's skin... in a video game ... is mind baffling!

[mefisto57001]

but they are two separate games

[R1ch4rd N1x0n]

Originally posted by mefisto57001:

but they are two separate games

*aren't

Then explain why they share the same forums? And download?

[mefisto57001]

Originally posted by R1ch4rd N1x0n:

Originally posted by mefisto57001:

but they are two separate games

*aren't

Then explain why they share the same forums? And download?

because sharing is caring

[mefisto57001]

People refer to them as two separate games simply to avoid confusion. The online mode is so substantially different from the story mode that the guides, problems and overall fanbase have almost no overlap. That is it.