Predicting Potential Cheat Categories for GTA 6

Published: May 20, 2025
Jason Duval as he appears in GTA 6 trailer #2
Get ready for GTA 6 to bring back your favorite chaos-starters like invincibility and instant rides, supercharge them with next-gen AI and physics mayhem, but don't expect free single-player cash!

Alright, the billion-dollar question (at least for this site!): what kind of cheat-fueled insanity can we expect in Grand Theft Auto 6? While Rockstar keeps their cards close to their chest, we can make some pretty good guesses based on history and where gaming tech is heading.

The Classics Will (Probably) Return

Some things are just too iconic to leave out. We're betting we'll see the return of:

  • Player Power-Ups: Invincibility (maybe still timed), max health/armor, a full suite of weapons and ammo, and of course, wanted level manipulation. If GTA 6 has special character abilities, expect a cheat to recharge them.
  • Vehicle Spawns: Instant access to cars, bikes, planes, boats – you name it. Don't be surprised if some of the fanciest rides still need to be unlocked in-game first before their cheat codes work.
  • World Control: Changing the weather, time of day, and maybe even a good old "pedestrians riot" mode for old times' sake.

Next-Gen Mayhem: AI, Physics, and Making the World Your Playground

GTA 6 is being developed specifically for the current generation of consoles, which have come a long way since GTA 5 was first released. So, think about what that means for cheats!

  • Smarter AI, Dumber Cheats?: With NPCs expected to be way more advanced, imagine cheats that let you mess with their heads in new ways. "Mass Hypnosis" to make everyone do the Macarena? "Allegiance Shift" to turn cops into your temporary bodyguards? The possibilities are hilarious.
  • Physics Phun: More realistic physics means more spectacular ways to break them. How about localized gravity fields to suck cars into the sky? Or making inanimate objects dance? Mini-tornadoes on demand?
  • Dynamic World, Dynamic Cheats: If GTA 6 has more procedural or dynamic events, maybe cheats could let us trigger specific crazy scenarios or re-roll outcomes for maximum chaos.

Immersive Cheating: More Than Just Codes?

Rockstar might lean even further into making cheats feel like part of the game world itself, like GTA V's Director Mode or GTA IV's phone.

  • Hacking the Planet: Imagine using your in-game phone for some serious hacking – messing with traffic lights, ATMs, or even NPC phones to cause distractions or mayhem.
  • Experimental Tech & "Supplements": What if you could find or craft weird items that give you temporary, bizarre abilities? Think GTA V's peyote plants, but on steroids.
  • Hidden "Debug" Zones: Maybe secret locations where you can activate modifiers without using traditional codes, like a hidden developer playground.

Cheats for the TikTok Era: Shareable Spectacles

Content creation is huge. Rockstar knows this. Expect cheats designed for maximum shareability.

  • Meme Machines: Cheats that turn everyone into flamingos, make cars bouncy, or give your character a giant head. Instant viral hit.
  • Physics Gone Wild 2.0: Even more exaggerated ragdolls, super-bouncy vehicles, and explosions that make Michael Bay jealous.
  • Simplified Scene Tools: Quick cheats to make NPCs dance, follow you, or strike poses – perfect for crafting short, funny clips.

What We (Probably) WON'T Get

Let's be realistic, some cheats are likely staying in the past, especially:

  • Direct Single-Player Money Cheat: Yeah, don't hold your breath. With a potential GTA Online 2.0 on the horizon, free, easy cash in single-player just isn't happening. Expect to earn your fortune through in-game activities (like stocks or businesses).
  • Anything That Messes with Online: This is a given. Rockstar will guard their online experience like Fort Knox.
  • "Skip Mission" Cheats (for main story): They want you to experience the story they've crafted, at least the first time. Disabling achievements when cheats are active will almost certainly stick around.

The Future of Fun: Balancing Legacy and Innovation

Rockstar's got a tricky balancing act with GTA 6. They need to honor the legacy of cheat-fueled freedom that we all love, while also pushing things forward with new tech and keeping their online world stable and profitable.

We're likely to see a mix: classic cheats for instant gratification, but maybe with some of GTA V's "earn it first" mentality for the really cool stuff. The real excitement lies in how they'll use new AI and physics for totally fresh ways to mess with the world. Think less "breaking the game" and more "here are some insane tools, go nuts and make some awesome videos."

One thing's for sure: the spirit of GTA chaos is alive and well. Whether it's through button codes, in-game phone apps, or some futuristic hacking mechanic, we'll find ways to bend the rules and make Los Santos (or Vice City, or wherever GTA 6 takes us!) our personal playground. And we can't wait.

Have you say and submit what cheats you think deserve to make it in: GTA 6 cheat wishlist.