In the game, players control three characterscriminals Michael, Trevor and Franklin -  in the open world environment of Los Santos and nearby areas. There, players can complete missions and side-quests or participate in other optional activities. Gameplay Grand Theft Auto 5 , like its predecessors, provides the player with a sandbox environment. Unlike previous installments, the open world of the game is available in its entirety. There are no barriers that prevent the player from reaching the furthest parts of the map very early in the game. The island of San Andreas is comprised of two smaller regionsa bustling city of Los Santos, inspired by real locations of Los Angeles and desert flats of Blaine County. These two make for the largest world ever in the series. Players are able to freely interact with the world of GTA V , which is filled to the brim with side activities, such as BASE jumping, golf, yoga, various types of races, store robberies and many others. Players can trav