Unlock GTA V Cheats on PS5: Complete List & How-To

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Unleash Chaos: Your Ultimate Guide to GTA V Cheats on PS5 – Complete List & How-To

Grand Theft Auto V remains an enduring titan in the gaming world, captivating players for years across multiple console generations. Its arrival on the PlayStation 5 brought enhanced visuals, smoother performance, and faster loading times, breathing new life into the sprawling, satirical world of Los Santos and Blaine County. But even with these upgrades, sometimes you just want to break the rules, bend reality, and unleash pure, unadulterated chaos. That’s where cheats come in.

For veterans of the series, GTA cheats are practically synonymous with the franchise – a legacy of sandbox freedom allowing players to instantly spawn vehicles, gain invincibility, acquire weapons, or manipulate the game world in hilarious and helpful ways. While the core gameplay loop of missions, heists, and exploration is compelling, cheats offer a different kind of fun: consequence-free experimentation and over-the-top power fantasies.

This comprehensive guide is your one-stop resource for activating and utilizing every known cheat code in Grand Theft Auto V on the PlayStation 5. Whether you’re looking to survive a five-star wanted level, instantly access a Buzzard attack helicopter, or simply want to punch someone across the street, we’ve got you covered.

Important Note: The cheats for GTA V on PS5 are identical to those on the PS4 and PS3 versions. The methods of activation remain the same, utilizing either specific button combinations on your DualSense controller or dialing specific numbers on your in-game cell phone.

Understanding GTA V Cheats: The Basics

Before diving into the list, it’s crucial to understand how cheats function in GTA V and their implications:

  1. Activation Methods: There are two primary ways to activate cheats:

    • Button Combinations: Entering a specific sequence of buttons on your DualSense controller during gameplay. This is the classic method familiar to long-time GTA players. You need to input the sequence relatively quickly and correctly.
    • Cell Phone Numbers: Bringing up your character’s in-game cell phone, accessing the contacts/dial pad, and entering specific phone numbers. Once dialed, the cheat activates. This method was introduced in GTA IV and carried over to GTA V. Some find it easier as you don’t need to memorize complex button sequences under pressure.

  2. Temporary Effects: Most cheats are temporary and only last for the current gaming session. If you turn off your console or reload a save file, any active cheats (like invincibility or explosive bullets) will typically be disabled. Spawned vehicles will also disappear upon reloading.

  3. Trophies/Achievements Disabled: This is the most significant consequence. Activating any cheat code during a session will disable Trophies (on PlayStation) and Achievements (on Xbox/PC) for that specific session. You’ll usually receive an on-screen warning confirming this. If you care about earning Trophies, DO NOT SAVE YOUR GAME after using cheats. It’s highly recommended to keep a separate “clean” save file for Trophies and story progression and use a different save file (or just don’t save) when experimenting with cheats. The disabling effect applies only to the session where cheats were used; reloading a clean save file will allow you to earn Trophies again.

  4. No GTA Online Cheats: The cheats listed here DO NOT WORK in GTA Online. Attempting to use cheats in the online multiplayer mode is impossible by design and could lead to penalties or bans if external hacking tools were used (which this guide absolutely does not cover or condone). Cheats are strictly for the single-player Story Mode experience.

  5. Potential for Glitches: While generally stable, activating multiple cheats or using them in specific situations can sometimes lead to unexpected graphical glitches, physics oddities, or even game crashes. Use them at your own discretion.

  6. Confirmation: When a cheat is entered correctly (either via button code or cell phone), a small confirmation message usually appears on the screen, indicating the cheat is active.

How to Enter Cheats on PS5

Using cheats on the PS5 is straightforward, mirroring the PS4 experience. Here’s how to do it with your DualSense controller:

Method 1: Button Combinations

  1. Be in Story Mode: Ensure you are actively playing as Michael, Franklin, or Trevor in the single-player game world. Cheats cannot be entered from pause menus or loading screens.
  2. Input the Sequence: Using the D-Pad and buttons on your DualSense controller, press the buttons for the desired cheat in the correct order.
    • Directional Buttons: Use the D-Pad (Up, Down, Left, Right).
    • Action Buttons: Use Triangle, Circle, Cross (X), Square.
    • Shoulder Buttons: Use L1, R1, L2, R2.
  3. Speed Matters: You need to enter the sequence relatively quickly. Don’t pause too long between button presses. If you mess up, simply stop and try the sequence again from the beginning.
  4. Confirmation: Look for a small notification near the map or on the screen confirming the cheat has been activated (e.g., “Invincibility Activated,” “Cheat Accepted: Spawn Comet”).

Controller Button Reference (PS5 DualSense):

  • D-Pad: Up, Down, Left, Right
  • Face Buttons: Triangle (Top), Circle (Right), Cross (X) (Bottom), Square (Left)
  • Shoulder Buttons: L1, R1 (Top bumpers)
  • Triggers: L2, R2 (Bottom triggers)

Method 2: Cell Phone Numbers

  1. Access the Phone: Press the Up button on the D-Pad to bring up your character’s in-game cell phone.
  2. Go to Contacts: Navigate to the “Contacts” icon on the phone’s screen and select it (usually with the Cross (X) button).
  3. Bring Up Dial Pad: Press the Square button to bring up the number dial pad.
  4. Enter the Number: Use the D-Pad to highlight the numbers and the Cross (X) button to select them, dialing the specific cheat number (including the hyphens, which are usually represented by the number format 1-999-XXX-XXXX).
  5. Call the Number: Once the full number is entered, press the Cross (X) button (or whichever button corresponds to the “Call” function on the dial pad screen) to dial it.
  6. Confirmation: The phone will briefly show “Calling…” and then a cheat confirmation message should appear on screen, similar to the button code method. You might also hear a busy tone or specific sound effect.

Tip: Once you’ve successfully dialed a cheat number, it will often be saved in your phone’s contacts under a name like “CHEAT ACTIVATED” or the specific cheat name. You can then quickly redial it from your contacts list instead of entering the number manually each time. Press Up on the D-Pad, go to Contacts, find the saved cheat contact, and press Cross (X) twice (once to select, once to call).

The Complete GTA V PS5 Cheat List

Here is the comprehensive list of known cheat codes for Grand Theft Auto V on PlayStation 5, categorized for easier navigation. Both the button combination and the cell phone number are provided for each cheat where applicable.

Important Reminders:
* Activating cheats disables Trophies for the current session.
* Cheats do not work in GTA Online.
* Save your game before using cheats if you want to revert.

Category 1: Player Effects

These cheats directly affect your playable character (Michael, Franklin, or Trevor).

  1. Invincibility (God Mode – Lasts 5 Minutes)

    • Effect: Makes your character immune to almost all damage (bullets, explosions, falls) for five minutes. You can still die from drowning or rare script-related deaths. You need to re-enter the cheat every five minutes.
    • Button Code: RIGHT, CROSS, RIGHT, LEFT, RIGHT, R1, RIGHT, LEFT, CROSS, TRIANGLE
    • Cell Phone: 1-999-724-6545537 (PAINKILLER)

  2. Max Health and Armor

    • Effect: Instantly refills your character’s health and armor bars to their maximum capacity. Also repairs any vehicle you are currently inside.
    • Button Code: CIRCLE, L1, TRIANGLE, R2, CROSS, SQUARE, CIRCLE, RIGHT, SQUARE, L1, L1, L1
    • Cell Phone: 1-999-887-853 (TURTLE)

  3. Raise Wanted Level (+1 Star)

    • Effect: Increases your current wanted level by one star each time it’s entered, up to a maximum of five stars.
    • Button Code: R1, R1, CIRCLE, R2, LEFT, RIGHT, LEFT, RIGHT, LEFT, RIGHT
    • Cell Phone: 1-999-384-48483 (FUGITIVE)

  4. Lower Wanted Level (-1 Star)

    • Effect: Decreases your current wanted level by one star each time it’s entered. If you have a wanted level, this is essential for escaping the police quickly.
    • Button Code: R1, R1, CIRCLE, R2, RIGHT, LEFT, RIGHT, LEFT, RIGHT, LEFT
    • Cell Phone: 1-999-529-93787 (LAWYERUP)

  5. Special Ability Recharge

    • Effect: Instantly refills the character’s unique special ability meter (Michael’s slow-motion aiming, Franklin’s slow-motion driving, Trevor’s rage mode).
    • Button Code: CROSS, CROSS, SQUARE, R1, L1, CROSS, RIGHT, LEFT, CROSS
    • Cell Phone: 1-999-769-3787 (POWERUP)

  6. Super Jump

    • Effect: Allows your character to jump much higher than normal. Hold the jump button (Square) for a higher leap. Be careful, as fall damage still applies unless invincibility is active! This cheat cannot be deactivated once enabled in a session, other than by reloading a save or starting a new session.
    • Button Code: LEFT, LEFT, TRIANGLE, TRIANGLE, RIGHT, RIGHT, LEFT, RIGHT, SQUARE, R1, R2
    • Cell Phone: 1-999-467-8648 (HOPTOIT)

  7. Faster Run

    • Effect: Makes your character sprint significantly faster.
    • Button Code: TRIANGLE, LEFT, RIGHT, RIGHT, L2, L1, SQUARE
    • Cell Phone: 1-999-228-2463 (CATCHME)

  8. Faster Swim

    • Effect: Makes your character swim significantly faster.
    • Button Code: LEFT, LEFT, L1, RIGHT, RIGHT, R2, LEFT, L2, RIGHT
    • Cell Phone: 1-999-468-44557 (GOTGILLS)

  9. Skyfall (Spawn in the Sky)

    • Effect: Teleports your character high into the sky, initiating a freefall. Crucially, this cheat does not automatically give you a parachute. You must either have one equipped already or use the “Give Parachute” cheat before hitting the ground. Great for quickly traversing the map if you know how to survive the landing.
    • Button Code: L1, L2, R1, R2, LEFT, RIGHT, LEFT, RIGHT, L1, L2, R1, R2, LEFT, RIGHT, LEFT, RIGHT
    • Cell Phone: 1-999-759-3255 (SKYFALL)

  10. Drunk Mode

    • Effect: Makes your character perpetually drunk, impairing movement, vision, and driving ability. Purely for comedic effect. Re-entering the code might intensify or toggle the effect.
    • Button Code: TRIANGLE, RIGHT, RIGHT, LEFT, RIGHT, SQUARE, CIRCLE, LEFT
    • Cell Phone: 1-999-547-861 (LIQUOR)

Category 2: Weapons and Combat Cheats

These cheats provide weapons, ammunition, or modify combat mechanics.

  1. Give Weapons and Ammo

    • Effect: Grants a selection of weapons from different categories (Pistol, SMG, Assault Rifle, Shotgun, Sniper Rifle, Grenades, RPG) along with full ammunition for them. Entering the cheat repeatedly cycles through different weapon loadouts or refills ammo.
    • Button Code: TRIANGLE, R2, LEFT, L1, CROSS, RIGHT, TRIANGLE, DOWN, SQUARE, L1, L1, L1
    • Cell Phone: 1-999-866-587 (TOOLUP)

  2. Explosive Melee Attacks

    • Effect: Causes punches and kicks to create small explosions upon impact. Extremely effective and chaotic. Careful not to blow yourself up!
    • Button Code: RIGHT, LEFT, CROSS, TRIANGLE, R1, CIRCLE, CIRCLE, CIRCLE, L2
    • Cell Phone: 1-999-468-42637 (HOTHANDS)

  3. Explosive Rounds (Bang Bang)

    • Effect: Makes bullets fired from most guns explode on impact, similar to RPG rockets but with standard firearms. Devastating against vehicles and groups of enemies.
    • Button Code: RIGHT, SQUARE, CROSS, LEFT, R1, R2, LEFT, RIGHT, RIGHT, L1, L1, L1
    • Cell Phone: 1-999-444-439 (HIGHEX)

  4. Flaming Bullets

    • Effect: Causes bullets fired from most guns to set enemies and flammable objects on fire upon impact.
    • Button Code: L1, R1, SQUARE, R1, LEFT, R2, R1, LEFT, SQUARE, RIGHT, L1, L1
    • Cell Phone: 1-999-462-3634279 (INCENDIARY)

  5. Slow Motion Aiming

    • Effect: Slows down time when aiming down the sights of a weapon (using L2). This effect stacks; entering the cheat multiple times increases the slow-motion effect (up to three levels). The fourth time disables it. This is separate from Michael’s special ability.
    • Button Code: SQUARE, L2, R1, TRIANGLE, LEFT, SQUARE, L2, RIGHT, CROSS
    • Cell Phone: 1-999-332-3393 (DEADEYE)

  6. Give Parachute

    • Effect: Adds one parachute to your character’s inventory. Essential if you plan on using the Skyfall cheat or jumping from high places.
    • Button Code: LEFT, RIGHT, L1, L2, R1, R2, R2, LEFT, LEFT, RIGHT, L1
    • Cell Phone: 1-999-759-3483 (SKYDIVE)

Category 3: Vehicle Spawning Cheats

Instantly spawn various vehicles near your character. Note that vehicles spawn in the air slightly and drop; ensure there’s enough space, or they might spawn damaged or stuck. If you’re in a tight space, the spawn might fail.

  1. Spawn Buzzard Attack Helicopter

    • Effect: Spawns a Buzzard helicopter equipped with machine guns and rockets. Extremely useful for travel and combat.
    • Button Code: CIRCLE, CIRCLE, L1, CIRCLE, CIRCLE, CIRCLE, L1, L2, R1, TRIANGLE, CIRCLE, TRIANGLE
    • Cell Phone: 1-999-289-9633 (BUZZOFF)

  2. Spawn Comet (Sports Car)

    • Effect: Spawns a Pfister Comet, a fast two-door sports car resembling a Porsche 911.
    • Button Code: R1, CIRCLE, R2, RIGHT, L1, L2, CROSS, CROSS, SQUARE, R1
    • Cell Phone: 1-999-266-38 (COMET)

  3. Spawn Rapid GT (Sports Car)

    • Effect: Spawns a Dewbauchee Rapid GT, another fast two-door sports car, similar to an Aston Martin V8 Vantage.
    • Button Code: R2, L1, CIRCLE, RIGHT, L1, R1, RIGHT, LEFT, CIRCLE, R2
    • Cell Phone: 1-999-727-4348 (RAPIDGT)

  4. Spawn Stretch Limo

    • Effect: Spawns a Dundreary Stretch limousine. Good for cruising in style, less so for performance.
    • Button Code: R2, RIGHT, L2, LEFT, LEFT, R1, L1, CIRCLE, RIGHT
    • Cell Phone: 1-999-846-39663 (VINEWOOD)

  5. Spawn Trashmaster (Garbage Truck)

    • Effect: Spawns a large Brute Trashmaster garbage truck. Slow but durable and fun for causing destruction.
    • Button Code: CIRCLE, R1, CIRCLE, R1, LEFT, LEFT, R1, L1, CIRCLE, RIGHT
    • Cell Phone: 1-999-872-7433 (TRASHED)

  6. Spawn Caddy (Golf Cart)

    • Effect: Spawns a Nagasaki Caddy golf cart. Slow and fragile, mostly for novelty.
    • Button Code: CIRCLE, L1, LEFT, R1, L2, CROSS, R1, L1, CIRCLE, CROSS
    • Cell Phone: 1-999-465-3461 (HOLEIN1)

  7. Spawn Sanchez (Dirt Bike)

    • Effect: Spawns a Maibatsu Sanchez dirt bike, excellent for off-road travel.
    • Button Code: CIRCLE, CROSS, L1, CIRCLE, CIRCLE, L1, CIRCLE, R1, R2, L2, L1, L1
    • Cell Phone: 1-999-633-7623 (OFFROAD)

  8. Spawn PCJ-600 (Motorcycle)

    • Effect: Spawns a Shitzu PCJ-600 sportbike, fast and agile for weaving through traffic.
    • Button Code: R1, RIGHT, LEFT, RIGHT, R2, LEFT, RIGHT, SQUARE, RIGHT, L2, L1, L1
    • Cell Phone: 1-999-762-538 (ROCKET)

  9. Spawn BMX Bike

    • Effect: Spawns a simple BMX bicycle.
    • Button Code: LEFT, LEFT, RIGHT, RIGHT, LEFT, RIGHT, SQUARE, CIRCLE, TRIANGLE, R1, R2
    • Cell Phone: 1-999-226-348 (BANDIT)

  10. Spawn Duster (Biplane)

    • Effect: Spawns a Western Duster crop-duster biplane. Slow and primarily for novelty flying. Requires a suitable open area like a runway or long road to take off.
    • Button Code: RIGHT, LEFT, R1, R1, R1, LEFT, TRIANGLE, TRIANGLE, CROSS, CIRCLE, L1, L1
    • Cell Phone: 1-999-359-77729 (FLYSPRAY)

  11. Spawn Stunt Plane (Mallard)

    • Effect: Spawns a Western Mallard stunt plane, agile and fun for aerobatics. Also requires space to take off.
    • Button Code: CIRCLE, RIGHT, L1, L2, LEFT, R1, L1, L1, LEFT, LEFT, CROSS, TRIANGLE
    • Cell Phone: 1-999-227-678676 (BARNSTORM)

  12. Spawn Duke O’Death (Armored Car) – Note: Requires completing the “Duel” Random Event first.

    • Effect: Spawns the heavily armored Imponte Duke O’Death. Extremely resistant to damage and gunfire. This cheat may only be available after unlocking the vehicle in-game. If the phone number doesn’t work, try completing the associated event near Sandy Shores/Harmony.
    • Button Code: Not Available via Button Code.
    • Cell Phone: 1-999-332-84227 (DEATHCAR)

  13. Spawn Kraken Sub (Submersible) – Note: Requires completing the “Wildlife Photography Challenge” first.

    • Effect: Spawns the Kraken submersible. Only works near water deep enough for it to spawn. This cheat is tied to completing Snapmatic photo challenge for Dock Manager.
    • Button Code: Not Available via Button Code.
    • Cell Phone: 1-999-282-2537 (BUBBLES)

  14. Spawn Dodo Seaplane – Note: Requires completing the “Sea Plane” Random Event first.

    • Effect: Spawns the Mammoth Dodo seaplane. Can take off and land on water or land. Requires finding and completing the associated event near the Ron Alternates Wind Farm docks.
    • Button Code: Not Available via Button Code.
    • Cell Phone: 1-999-398-4628 (EXTINCT)

Category 4: World and Vehicle Effect Cheats

These cheats alter the game world’s physics, weather, or vehicle handling.

  1. Change Weather

    • Effect: Cycles through the various weather types available in the game (sunny, clear, cloudy, smoggy, overcast, rainy, thundery, clearing, snowy). Keep entering the cheat to find the weather you want. Snow is usually temporary and might cause graphical oddities outside of the North Yankton prologue.
    • Button Code: R2, CROSS, L1, L1, L2, L2, L2, SQUARE
    • Cell Phone: 1-999-625-348-7246 (MAKEITRAIN)

  2. Slow Motion (World)

    • Effect: Slows down the entire game world’s speed. Similar to Slow Motion Aiming, this cheat stacks. Entering it multiple times increases the slow-motion effect (up to three levels). The fourth entry disables it.
    • Button Code: TRIANGLE, LEFT, RIGHT, RIGHT, SQUARE, R2, R1
    • Cell Phone: 1-999-756-966 (SLOWMO)

  3. Slippery Cars (Drifting)

    • Effect: Reduces the traction of all vehicles, making them slide and drift much more easily. Fun for practicing drifts, challenging for normal driving.
    • Button Code: TRIANGLE, R1, R1, LEFT, R1, L1, R2, L1
    • Cell Phone: 1-999-766-9329 (SNOWDAY) – Note: The name “SNOWDAY” refers to the slippery effect, not actual snow weather.

  4. Low Gravity (Moon Gravity)

    • Effect: Reduces the effect of gravity on the player character and vehicles. You’ll float more when jumping, and vehicles will become airborne more easily over bumps. Crashes become floatier. Affects physics significantly.
    • Button Code: LEFT, LEFT, L1, R1, L1, RIGHT, LEFT, L1, LEFT
    • Cell Phone: 1-999-356-2837 (FLOATER)

Cheats That DO NOT Exist in GTA V (Common Misconceptions)

It’s also important to note cheats that many players wish existed but are NOT present in GTA V’s built-in cheat system:

  • Money Cheat: There is NO cheat code to instantly add money to your character’s bank account in Story Mode. Earning money requires playing missions, investing in the stock market, finding collectibles, or performing side activities.
  • Spawn Tank (Rhino): While the Rhino tank exists in the game (primarily at Fort Zancudo), there is no direct cheat code to spawn one instantly like in previous GTA titles. You must steal one or purchase it online (for Story Mode use via Pegasus).
  • Spawn Hydra/Fighter Jet: Similar to the tank, there is no cheat code to spawn the Hydra VTOL jet or the P-996 Lazer fighter jet. These must be stolen from military bases or purchased.
  • Infinite Ammo: While the “Give Weapons” cheat provides full ammo, there isn’t a specific cheat to grant infinite ammunition for all weapons permanently within a session.
  • Never Wanted: There’s no cheat to permanently disable the police wanted system entirely. You can only lower your current wanted level star by star using the “Lower Wanted Level” cheat.
  • Unlock All Areas/Map: The map naturally unlocks as you progress through the story. There’s no cheat to instantly reveal everything or bypass story progression gates.
  • God Mode for Vehicles: While the “Max Health and Armor” cheat repairs the vehicle you’re in, and invincibility protects the player inside, there isn’t a dedicated cheat to make the vehicle itself indestructible indefinitely.

Leveraging Cheats on PS5: Tips and Strategies

Simply knowing the cheats isn’t enough; using them effectively (for fun, of course) can enhance your chaotic sandbox experience:

  • Combine Cheats for Maximum Mayhem: Activate Invincibility, Explosive Melee, Explosive Rounds, and Super Jump simultaneously for a truly god-like experience. Rampage through the city like a superhero (or villain).
  • Quick Escapes: Trapped by the cops with a high wanted level? Use Lower Wanted Level repeatedly. If you need a fast getaway vehicle, spawn a Buzzard or a fast sports car like the Comet or Rapid GT. Use Skyfall (with a parachute!) to instantly get far away, then Lower Wanted Level.
  • Traversal: Need to get across the map quickly without fast travel? Spawn a Buzzard. Need to get somewhere high up? Use Super Jump or spawn a helicopter. Skyfall can be a risky but fast way down mountains.
  • Combat Advantage: Struggling with a tough mission encounter (and don’t care about Trophies for that run)? Max Health/Armor and Give Weapons can even the odds. Slow Motion Aiming makes headshots much easier.
  • Stunt Mania: Use Low Gravity and Slippery Cars combined with a fast motorcycle (like the PCJ-600) or sports car to perform insane, floaty stunts and drifts. Spawn a Stunt Plane or Sanchez for dedicated stunt sessions.
  • Experimentation and Fun: Don’t just use cheats for practical reasons. Try Drunk Mode while flying a Duster. Use Explosive Melee on cows. See how high you can launch a car with Low Gravity and Explosive Rounds. The world is your chaotic playground.
  • Director Mode Synergy: While not technically cheats, GTA V’s Director Mode allows you to stage scenes with various characters, animals, settings, and time/weather conditions. You can activate cheats before entering Director Mode, and some effects (like explosive rounds, super jump) can carry over, allowing for even more creative control in setting up wacky scenarios or machinima.

Important Considerations and Warnings (Revisited)

It bears repeating: using cheats comes with trade-offs.

  • Trophies: Disabled for the session. If you hunt Trophies, use cheats sparingly and never save afterward, or maintain a cheat-free save file.
  • Saving: Saving your game while cheats are active (especially world-altering ones like Low Gravity or character-altering ones like Super Jump that don’t easily deactivate) can potentially lead to unintended consequences or minor save file corruption in rare cases. It’s generally safer to use cheats for temporary fun and then reload a clean save.
  • GTA Online: Absolutely no cheats work here. Don’t even try.
  • Story Immersion: Over-reliance on cheats can diminish the challenge and satisfaction of completing missions and progressing naturally through the story. Use them to enhance fun or overcome frustrating parts, but consider the impact on your overall experience.
  • Glitches: Be prepared for occasional weirdness, especially when combining multiple physics-altering cheats or spawning vehicles in cramped locations.

The Legacy of GTA Cheats

Cheat codes have been an integral part of the Grand Theft Auto identity since the early top-down games. From the simple “GODOFGTA” in GTA 1 to the complex button sequences of the PS2 era (San Andreas being a high point for cheat variety) and the modern cell phone system, cheats represent Rockstar Games’ understanding that sometimes, players just want to break the simulation and have unrestricted fun. They empower players to instantly access the game’s most exciting tools and systems, turning the meticulously crafted open world into a personal sandbox of destruction and experimentation.

While some modern games have moved away from traditional cheat codes, GTA V proudly carries the torch, offering a robust set of tools for players on PS5 (and other platforms) to tailor their single-player experience exactly how they want it, even if that means five-minute bursts of invincibility while firing explosive shotgun shells from the cockpit of a stolen fighter jet (obtained the hard way, of course!).

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: Are there any new cheats specifically for the PS5 version of GTA V?
A: No, the list of built-in cheat codes remains the same as the PS4, PS3, Xbox One, Xbox 360, and PC versions. The enhanced power of the PS5 affects performance and visuals, not the cheat system itself.

Q: Can I use a keyboard to enter cheats on PS5 if I have one connected?
A: While the PS5 supports keyboard input for some functions, GTA V’s cheat system on console is primarily designed for controller button inputs or the in-game cell phone. PC versions allow typing cheat words, but this functionality doesn’t directly translate to the console version even with a keyboard attached. Stick to the DualSense button codes or cell phone numbers.

Q: Does using cheats permanently disable Trophies for my entire save file?
A: No. Cheats only disable Trophies for the current gaming session in which they were activated. If you reload a save file that was made before any cheats were used in that session, you can earn Trophies again. Saving after using cheats essentially marks that save session as “cheat-used,” preventing Trophy unlocks until you quit and reload a clean save or start a new game.

Q: Why isn’t there a money cheat?
A: Rockstar Games likely omitted a direct money cheat to encourage players to engage with the game’s economic systems (missions, heists, stock market, businesses) in Story Mode, which are core parts of the progression. While exploits have existed, no official cheat code adds funds.

Q: What happens if I enter a cheat code incorrectly?
A: Nothing negative will happen. The game simply won’t recognize the input as a valid cheat code, and no confirmation message will appear. Just try entering the sequence again, ensuring you press the buttons in the correct order and reasonably quickly.

Q: Can cheats be deactivated?
A: Some cheats can be deactivated by re-entering the code (e.g., Drunk Mode, Slow Motion, Slow Motion Aim). Others, like Invincibility, expire after a set time (5 minutes). Weapon and vehicle spawn cheats are one-time events. Effects like Super Jump or Slippery Cars often persist for the entire session once activated and cannot be toggled off without reloading a save or quitting. The confirmation message usually indicates if a cheat is toggled on/off or just activated.

Q: Is it safe to use the cell phone method for cheats?
A: Yes, it’s perfectly safe and intended by the developers. It’s just an alternative input method to the button combinations. Some find it easier, especially for longer codes.

Conclusion: Embrace the Chaos Responsibly

Grand Theft Auto V on the PS5 is a stunning technical achievement, offering the definitive console version of this iconic game. While the core experience is richer and more immersive than ever, the allure of cheat codes remains strong. They offer a doorway to instant gratification, hilarious physics-bending scenarios, and a way to blow off steam without consequence (as long as you don’t save over your main progress!).

This guide has provided you with the complete arsenal of GTA V cheats available on your PS5 and the knowledge to use them effectively. Whether you’re raining down fire with explosive rounds, soaring through the sky after a Skyfall jump, or simply cruising Vinewood in a spawned Limo, cheats add another layer of replayability and sheer fun to the vast sandbox of Los Santos.

Remember the golden rules: cheats disable Trophies for the session, they don’t work online, and it’s wise to keep a separate save file for your cheat-fueled rampages. Now go forth, dial up some chaos, punch a car until it explodes, and enjoy the unfettered freedom that only GTA cheats can provide! Happy gaming!

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