Gameplay Time:
300 hours (streamed), started on Xbox 360, also played on PS3

Single Player Experience
Grand Theft Auto V's single-player mode is an iconic part of the gaming experience. Over the years, Rockstar has fine-tuned the game's mechanics, bringing a gripping narrative, expansive open-world exploration, and tons of side activities to the forefront. Despite how well-crafted the story and world are, it does feel like Rockstar has somewhat neglected single-player content in recent years in favor of their online offerings.

Suggestions for Improvement:
While GTA Online has received frequent updates, single-player hasn't gotten the same love. I would love to see Rockstar reinvest in single-player, perhaps adding expansions or new missions to give returning players more reasons to dive back in. In addition, integrating mods (especially single-player-only mods) could vastly improve replayability.

Modding Support: A Missed Opportunity
Modding has always been a huge part of the GTA community, but Rockstar's history with modding has been hit-and-miss. While I understand their desire to protect GTA Online from hacks and cheats, I feel there should be a clear distinction between single-player mods and online play.

Mod support in single-player could breathe new life into the game. Mods like LSPDFR (Los Santos Police Department First Response) or the Real Life mod offer immersive gameplay that Rockstar could leverage and officially incorporate. It's amazing what modders have done with custom police vehicles, life-like AI behaviors, and detailed skins, adding layers of depth to the game that enhance the experience.

Imagine Rockstar working directly with these modders to introduce these ideas into the core game. Players could pull over AI, call for backup, or even engage in dynamic police chases. Expanding this into multiplayer, with the ability to pull over real players and AI as part of an official police system, would make for some exhilarating roleplay experiences.

Multiplayer – GTA Online
While GTA Online has thrived and evolved over time, one of its strengths has been the continued addition of new content like heists, vehicles, and businesses. I applaud Rockstar for keeping the game fresh and providing players with endless options for making money or engaging in activities with friends.

Suggestions for Improvement in Multiplayer:
For multiplayer, I think it would be incredible if Rockstar incorporated elements of LSPDFR into GTA Online. Imagine players taking on the role of law enforcement, complete with the ability to call in SWAT teams, backup, or even military support in intense standoffs against criminal players. It could add a new dynamic to online play, offering role-playing opportunities and tactical gameplay. If Rockstar could allow police jets and other vehicles that normally only players can get access to, the level of immersion and role variety would increase exponentially.

Final Thoughts
Rockstar has already built a fantastic game world with GTA V and GTA Online, but they should listen more closely to the community. Engaging with modders and bringing some of their ideas into the game, especially for single-player, could extend the life of the game by years. Allowing for modding support (without impacting multiplayer integrity) would help Rockstar cater to both casual and hardcore audiences, keeping both single-player and multiplayer thriving.