All GTA Cheat Codes: GTA 3, Vice City, San Andreas, GTA 4 and GTA 5

With Grand Theft Auto VI approaching, it’s the perfect time to revisit the cheat codes that made earlier GTA games unforgettable. From spawning vehicles to changing the weather, cheats have always been part of the series’ sandbox fun.

This guide gathers popular cheats from the classic games and explains how to use them safely. Because codes can vary by game edition and platform, check the game and version before entering a code.

Before you use GTA cheats

- Save your game first. Some cheats can affect progress, stats, trophies or achievements.

- Enter button combinations during gameplay, not in the pause menu, unless the game says otherwise.

- On PC, type keyboard codes during gameplay.

- GTA 4 uses the in-game phone for cheats.

- GTA Online does not support the story-mode cheat codes listed here.

GTA 3 cheat codes

These keyboard codes are for the PC version. Type them during gameplay.

Effect| PC code

Full health| "GESUNDHEIT"

Full armor| "TORTOISE"

Get $250,000| "IFIWEREARICHMAN"

All weapons| "GUNSGUNSGUNS"

Clear wanted level| "NOPOLICEPLEASE"

Raise wanted level| "MOREPOLICEPLEASE"

Change outfit| "ILIKEDRESSINGUP"

Sunny weather| "SKINCANCERFORME"

Rainy weather| "ILOVESCOTLAND"

Foggy weather| "PEASOUP"

GTA: Vice City cheat codes

These keyboard codes are for the PC version. Type them during gameplay.

Effect| PC code

Full health| "ASPIRINE"

Full armor| "PRECIOUSPROTECTION"

Clear wanted level| "LEAVEMEALONE"

Raise wanted level| "YOUWONTTAKEMEALIVE"

Aggressive traffic| "MIAMITRAFFIC"

Blow up nearby cars| "BIGBANG"

All traffic lights green| "GREENLIGHT"

Sunny weather| "ALOVELYDAY"

Rainy weather| "CATSANDDOGS"

Foggy weather| "CANTSEEATHING"

GTA: San Andreas cheat codes

These keyboard codes are for the classic PC release. Some codes differ in the Definitive Edition.

Effect| Classic PC code

Health, armor and $250,000| "HESOYAM"

Jetpack| "ROCKETMAN"

Parachute| "AIYPWZQP"

Weapon set 1| "LXGIWYL"

Weapon set 2| "PROFESSIONALSKIT"

Weapon set 3| "UZUMYMW"

Clear wanted level| "ASNAEB"

Raise wanted level| "OSRBLHH"

Never hungry| "AEDUWNV"

Maximum muscle| "JYSDSOD"

Maximum stamina| "VKYPQCF"

Aggressive traffic| "YLTEICZ"

GTA 4 cheat codes

GTA 4 uses phone numbers instead of typed keyboard phrases. Open Niko’s in-game phone, dial the number and call.

Effect| Phone number

Health and armor| "362-555-0100"

Health, armor and weapons| "482-555-0100"

Basic weapon set| "486-555-0150"

Advanced weapon set| "486-555-0100"

Clear wanted level| "267-555-0100"

Raise wanted level| "267-555-0150"

Change weather| "468-555-0100"

Spawn Turismo| "227-555-0147"

Spawn SuperGT| "227-555-0168"

Spawn NRG-900| "625-555-0100"

Some additional phone cheats are exclusive to The Lost and Damned or The Ballad of Gay Tony.

GTA 5 cheat codes

GTA 5 has separate keyboard, controller and in-game phone inputs. The PC codes and phone numbers below are the most convenient starting point.

Effect| PC code| Phone number

Invincibility (temporary)| "PAINKILLER"| "1-999-7246-545-537"

Max health and armor| "TURTLE"| "1-999-887-853"

Recharge special ability| "POWERUP"| "1-999-769-3787"

Lower wanted level| "LAWYERUP"| "1-999-5299-3787"

Raise wanted level| "FUGITIVE"| "1-999-3844-8483"

Give weapons and ammo| "TOOLUP"| "1-999-866-587"

Explosive bullets| "HIGHEX"| "1-999-444-439"

Explosive melee attacks| "HOTHANDS"| "1-999-4684-2637"

Faster running| "CATCHME"| "1-999-2288-463"

Faster swimming| "GOTGILLS"| "1-999-4684-4557"

GTA 5 cheats are for Story Mode. They do not work in GTA Online, and activating cheats can disable achievements or trophies for the current session.

What about GTA VI?

GTA VI cheat codes have not been confirmed in the information available for this guide. We’ll update this page only when codes are verified in the released game—no invented codes or unconfirmed rumors.

FAQ

Do GTA cheat codes work on every platform?

Not always. PC keyboard phrases, PlayStation button sequences, Xbox button sequences and in-game phone numbers can differ. Always use the instructions for your exact game and platform.

Can I use GTA cheats in GTA Online?

No. These are story-mode cheats, not GTA Online cheats.

Can cheats affect trophies or achievements?

Yes. Depending on the game, activating cheats can block trophies or achievements for the current session, affect stats or cause other side effects. Save before experimenting.

Are GTA cheat codes the same in Definitive Edition?

Not necessarily. Remasters may change, remove or add cheats. A code for an original release is not guaranteed to work in every Definitive Edition.

Are GTA VI cheat codes available yet?

No verified GTA VI cheat list is included here. We’ll add confirmed codes after they are tested in the released game.

Final takeaway

GTA cheats are part of the series’ history, but the exact inputs depend on the game and edition. Use this as a quick reference, save before experimenting, and check the version-specific guide before trying a long button combination.