Whether you’re replaying the story in 2026 or causing chaos just for fun, GTA V’s cheat codes never get old. Below is the complete list of the most useful cheats for PC, PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X/S, and Xbox One — plus how to enter them and what to watch out for.
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How to Enter Cheats
- PC: press ~ (tilde) to open the console, type the code, press Enter.
- PlayStation / Xbox: enter the button combination during live gameplay (not in the pause menu).
- Phone codes: dial 1-999 + the code number on the in-game phone.
Cheats work in story mode only — they’re disabled in GTA Online.
Essential PC Cheat Codes
- PAINKILLER — invincible for 5 minutes
- TOOLUP — all weapons unlocked
- TURTLE — full health and armor
- HOTHANDS — explosive melee attacks
- HIGHEX — explosive ammo
- INCENDIARY — flaming bullets
- DEADEYE — slow-motion aiming
- SLOWMO — slow motion world (3 levels)
Wanted Level & World Cheats
- LAWYERUP — lower wanted level
- FUGITIVE — raise wanted level
- MAKEITRAIN — change weather
- SKYDIVE — parachute + instant skydive
- SKYFALL — drop from the sky
- CATCHME — run super fast
- GOTGILLS — swim super fast
Things to Know Before Cheating
- Achievements pause: entering any cheat blocks achievements/trophies for that session. Save first.
- Story mode only: cheats don’t work in GTA Online — and cheat software there gets accounts banned.
- Save separately: keep a clean save for missions and a chaos save for cheat fun.
FAQs
Do GTA V cheats work on PS5 and Xbox Series X?
Yes — the button-combination cheats work identically on the current-gen versions in story mode.
What is the invincibility cheat?
PAINKILLER on PC — 5 minutes of invincibility. It wears off, so re-enter it for longer rampages.
Can I get banned for using these codes?
Not in story mode — these are official built-in cheats. Only GTA Online modding gets bans.