Franklin's Evolution From Grand Theft Auto 5 to GTA Online

Grand Theft Auto characters tend to have standalone appearances. Once their story is done, their future appearances tend to have supporting roles at best. Indeed, while some of these characters did appear in multiple games, rarely did they ever have a similar role in all their appearances. Grand Theft Auto 5 provided an exception to the rule with its “The Contract” storyline in the most recent Grand Theft Auto Online update. Starring Franklin Clinton, one of the main game’s three protagonists, the new content is the first proper addition to a Grand Theft Auto 5 protagonist's story since the game came out in 2013.

Source: Gamerant