Grand Theft Auto V has one of the most iconic platinums on PlayStation — a long but very achievable single-player run through Los Santos, with no online play required at any point. The full trophy list runs to 78 trophies — 59 bronze, 15 silver, 3 gold and the Grand Theft Auto V Platinum — and this guide walks you through exactly how to earn every one.
Below you'll find a difficulty and time breakdown, a visual trophy chart, the smartest way to approach the run, a full step-by-step roadmap, the trickiest trophies, common mistakes to avoid, faster-platinum tips and an FAQ.
Grand Theft Auto V Platinum — At a Glance
| Difficulty | 4 / 10 — very achievable |
| Time to platinum | 60–100 hours |
| Trophies | 78 total (59 bronze, 15 silver, 3 gold, 1 platinum) |
| Playthroughs | 1 (+ completion cleanup) |
| Online required | No |
| Platforms | PS4/PS5 |
Trophy Breakdown
Here's how the 78 trophies in Grand Theft Auto V split across the four tiers:
The list is story progression plus a big 100% completion sweep, a set of skill and challenge trophies, and a few money/stock-market grind trophies. Crucially, every single trophy is earnable offline in the single-player game — no GTA Online, no PlayStation Plus.
How Hard Is the GTA V Platinum?
There's no real skill wall here; the platinum is a 100% completion project. The headline trophy, Career Criminal, asks you to finish everything on the checklist — story, hobbies and pastimes, random events, and the Strangers and Freaks missions — while a handful of fiddly skill and challenge trophies (under-the-bridge flights, knife flights, stunt jumps) and a stock-market grind round it out.
Where players lose the most is the stock market. The All In One trophy wants a huge return across all three characters, and the trick is to save Lester's assassination missions until after the main story so you can invest every character's fortune before each hit. Miss that window and you'll grind money the slow way. The gold-medal requirements on missions and Strangers and Freaks are the other time sink, but mission replay lets you clean them up at leisure.
How It Compares to Similar Platinums
On our difficulty scale the GTA V platinum sits at 4/10 (very achievable) and takes roughly 60–100 hours, so it helps to see where it lands next to similar games. That makes it one of the more demanding platinums in this cluster — a clear step up from Far Cry 6 — so go in with patience and a plan.
| Game | Difficulty | Time | Trophies |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Theft Auto V (this guide) | 4/10 (very achievable) | 60–100 hrs | 78 |
| Cyberpunk 2077 | 4/10 (very achievable) | 40–60 hrs | 45 |
| Far Cry 6 | 3/10 (very achievable) | 30-40 hrs | 54 |
| Mafia: The Old Country | 4/10 (very achievable) | 20-30 hrs | 56 |
The Smartest Way to Approach It
Play the story first and don't touch Lester's assassination missions along the way — do the first one when it appears, but hold the other four until after the finale so you can pour all three characters' cash into the market for the stock-based trophies. Then work the 100% checklist methodically, using a completion guide so nothing is missed.
Use mission replay to earn the gold medals you missed on the first pass, and knock out the deliberate skill challenges (flying under bridges, knife/stunt flights, the shooting-range and racing objectives) in dedicated sessions rather than hoping they happen naturally. Collectibles — spaceship parts, letter scraps, stunt jumps, under-the-bridge flights — are best done with a map open. None of it requires GTA Online.
Grand Theft Auto V Trophy Roadmap
Play through the main story, taking Lester's first assassination mission when it appears but leaving the remaining four for after the finale. Several trophies unlock naturally as the story progresses.
Once the story is done, invest all three characters' money before each of Lester's remaining assassination missions, then sell at the peak — this funds the stock-market trophies including All In One.
Work the 100% completion checklist with a guide: hobbies and pastimes (races, darts, tennis, golf, yoga), random events, and all Strangers and Freaks missions.
Use mission replay to earn any gold medals you missed, and complete the deliberate skill challenges — under-the-bridge and knife flights, stunt jumps, and the various activity objectives.
Mop up collectibles (spaceship parts, letter scraps) and any remaining checklist items to hit Career Criminal (100%), which pops the platinum.
Trickiest Trophies in GTA V
Career Criminal — the 100% completion trophy — the umbrella task that ties the whole platinum together.
All In One — earn a large return on the stock market across all three characters; time it around Lester's assassination missions.
Multi-Disciplined — earn a gold medal in every category — spread across many different mission and activity types.
Solid Gold, Baby! — earn 70 gold medals across story missions; mission replay makes this manageable.
Close Shave — the flight-challenge trophy (under-the-bridge and knife flights) that catches out most players' piloting.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
Spending or investing money before Lester's assassination missions during the story — save the big investments for the post-story hits.
Ignoring gold medals on your first playthrough; without mission replay this would mean redoing content, so plan to clean them up afterwards.
Skipping the fiddly skill trophies (bridge/knife flights, stunt jumps) and leaving them all for the end without a guide.
Assuming you need GTA Online — you don't; the platinum is 100% single-player.
Tips to Platinum GTA V Faster
Hold four of the five Lester assassination missions until after the story, and invest every character's money before each one.
Follow a 100% completion checklist so no hobby, random event or Strangers and Freaks mission is missed.
Replay missions to pick up the gold medals you didn't get first time.
Do the skill challenges (bridges, knife flights, stunt jumps) in focused sessions with a map or guide.
Skip GTA Online entirely — no trophy on the platinum list requires it.
Grand Theft Auto V Platinum FAQ
How long does it take to platinum Grand Theft Auto V?
Most players need around 60–100 hours to platinum Grand Theft Auto V on PS4/PS5. Plan for 1 (+ completion cleanup) — and following a trophy roadmap keeps you on the efficient path.
Is the GTA V platinum hard?
It rates about 4/10 (very achievable). The main hurdle is career Criminal — the 100% completion trophy — the umbrella task that ties the whole platinum together.
Do you need to play online for the GTA V platinum?
No — every trophy can be earned entirely offline in single-player; you don't need PlayStation Plus.
Can you get the GTA V platinum on PS4 and PS5?
Yes. Grand Theft Auto V shares one trophy list across PS4 and PS5, and progress carries over between them via cross-save where supported.
How many trophies does Grand Theft Auto V have?
78 in total — 59 bronze, 15 silver, 3 gold and the Grand Theft Auto V Platinum.
What's the fastest way to get the GTA V platinum?
Follow a step-by-step roadmap and tackle objectives in the right order so you never backtrack. The biggest time-savers are preparing your build and gear before the hardest fights, and clearing missable or collectible trophies as you go rather than saving them all for the end.
Is it worth buying a GTA V trophy service?
The GTA V platinum is a rite of passage for one of the best-selling games ever made — long but fair, and completable entirely offline. If you'd rather skip the grind, our GTA V Platinum Trophy Service unlocks all 78 trophies safely on your account from just $15.
Do you need GTA Online for the platinum?
No. Every trophy in Grand Theft Auto V's platinum is earned in the single-player game, so you don't need GTA Online or PlayStation Plus at all.
Is the GTA V platinum hard?
Not really — it rates about 4/10. It's long rather than difficult, with the main effort going into 100% completion and a handful of skill and stock-market trophies.
What's the fastest way to the GTA V platinum?
Save Lester's assassination missions for after the story to maximise your stock-market returns, use mission replay for gold medals, and follow a completion checklist so nothing is missed.
Prefer to Skip the Grind?
If you'd rather not chase every trophy yourself, our GTA V Platinum Trophy Service unlocks all 78 trophies legitimately on your own account from $15, with your choice of instant or realistic time-stamps. You can also browse everything we offer for the game on the Grand Theft Auto V services page, or see the full catalogue of PlayStation Trophy Services.
Related PlayStation Platinum Guides
Cyberpunk 2077 Platinum Trophy Guide (PS4/PS5) — very achievable (4/10)
Far Cry 6 Platinum Trophy Guide (PS4/PS5) — very achievable (3/10)
Mafia: The Old Country Platinum Trophy Guide (PS5) — very achievable (4/10)
Final Thoughts
A long but stress-free platinum you can earn entirely offline — a fitting trophy for a modern classic. The GTA V platinum is a rite of passage for one of the best-selling games ever made — long but fair, and completable entirely offline.