PLAY SMARTER.
CAUSE CHAOS.

1. Progress through the story until the assassination missions become available.
2. Complete the first required assassination mission when the story asks you to.
3. Consider saving optional assassination missions until after the main story, when your characters may have more money to invest.
4. Save manually before investing, and check the in-game market before and after each mission.

💡 Stock prices vary; there is no guaranteed return.

1. Advance the story to unlock heist planning missions.
2. Review the available crew members and their costs before choosing.
3. Complete optional preparation tasks when offered.
4. Finish the heist and review your payout; different choices can affect results.

💡 Heist rewards depend on story progress and choices.

1. Make a manual save before buying vehicles or property.
2. Compare the purchase with the cash needed for your next mission.
3. Avoid buying replacements for vehicles you can recover or store.
4. Use a separate save slot before experimenting with costly purchases.

💡 This helps you avoid losing progress while experimenting.

1. Open the map and look along the coast near the Sonar Collections Dock in Paleto Cove.
2. Progress far enough in Story Mode for the dock and related activities to become available.
3. Explore the dock area and look for submarine access.
4. Use it to explore underwater areas at a slower, controlled pace.

💡 Some activities require story progress or a property purchase.

1. Place a waypoint at Mount Chiliad in the north of the map.
2. Take the cable car or follow a suitable mountain route to the summit.
3. Explore the observation area and nearby paths.
4. Look for unusual details and enjoy the view over Blaine County.

💡 The mountain is a well-known location for GTA V mysteries and Easter eggs.

1. Find Los Santos International Airport or the Sandy Shores Airfield on the map.
2. Visit when free-roaming and look for aircraft around the hangars or runways.
3. Check whether the aircraft can be entered in your current story state.
4. Practice takeoffs and landings in an open area.

💡 Aircraft availability and restricted areas depend on game progress.

1. Watch the minimap for police positions and their search area.
2. Turn down side streets or move behind buildings to get out of sight.
3. Avoid driving directly toward police icons while the search is active.
4. Stay out of view until the wanted stars stop flashing and disappear.

💡 The technique works best when you avoid being spotted again.

1. Open the map and identify an underpass, tunnel, or covered route nearby.
2. Head there during a wanted-level chase in the game.
3. Stay away from police patrols and avoid blocking your own exit.
4. Wait for the search to end before returning to busy streets.

💡 No hiding place is guaranteed to work every time.

1. First get away from the immediate search area.
2. When it is safe in-game, leave the vehicle you were using.
3. Switch to another available vehicle and take a different route.
4. Continue avoiding patrols until your wanted level clears.

💡 Changing vehicles alone will not instantly erase wanted stars.

1. Switch to Michael, Franklin, or Trevor in Story Mode.
2. Check the controls menu for the special ability input on your platform.
3. Practice using Franklin’s driving focus, Michael’s combat focus, or Trevor’s ability during gameplay.
4. Allow the ability meter to recharge before using it again.

💡 Each protagonist has a different ability.

1. Choose a familiar vehicle and find a wide, open road or stunt area.
2. Approach corners smoothly and avoid steering too sharply at high speed.
3. For jumps, line up straight before reaching the ramp.
4. Adjust your approach and speed if you miss the landing.

💡 Control and timing often matter more than top speed.

1. Pause the game and open the map.
2. Set a waypoint to the destination you want to visit.
3. Follow the highlighted route, checking the map for shorter alternatives.
4. Save interesting locations as a personal list outside the game for later visits.

💡 Waypoints help you explore without memorizing every road.