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GTA 6 Tips and Tricks Every Player Should Know

Twelve small habits that make GTA 6 faster and less frustrating, from losing the police to keeping a car you actually like.

Marek Vos
Published 2 min read

None of these are secrets. They are the habits that separate a player who finishes the story in comfort from one who reloads the same mission six times.

Driving

  1. Turn early and brake late. GTA cars understeer into corners you enter fast.
  2. Use the handbrake for direction changes, not for slowing down.
  3. Take the water when the police are on you. Boats break pursuit faster than cars do.

Combat

  1. Reload while moving between cover, never while standing in it.
  2. Shoot the vehicle, not the driver, when a chase target is armoured.
  3. Keep one long range weapon equipped at all times. Missions rarely warn you.

Money and progression

  1. Finish story missions before grinding. They pay better per minute than anything early.
  2. Do not sell vehicles you were given. Garage space is worth more than the payout.
  3. Check what actually pays before committing an evening to a method.

Quality of life

  1. Set a waypoint even for short trips. The route line reads faster than the map.
  2. Learn one radio station you like, so muting the rest is quick.
  3. Fast travel where the game offers it. Scenic driving is for when you are not on a timer.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you lose the police in GTA 6?

Break line of sight rather than outrunning them. Alleys, tunnels, parking structures and water all work better than a faster car.

What is the best beginner tip for GTA 6?

Manual save before every mission. It costs five seconds and removes most of the frustration from failed attempts.

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