Key facts
- GTA 6 launches on November 19, 2026 for PS5 and Xbox Series X and S.
- Digital pre-load for GTA 6 starts November 10 and needs up to 212 GB.
- No PC version of GTA 6 has been announced, and Rockstar has not dated an online mode for it.
- GTA 5 cheats only work in story mode, and they turn off trophies and achievements for that session.
- GTA Online bonuses reset every Thursday, so check the weekly event before you grind.
These GTA guides cover the three Grand Theft Auto games people are actually playing right now: GTA 6, GTA 5 story mode and GTA Online. GTA 6 is confirmed for Thursday, November 19, 2026, on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X and S. GTA 5 and GTA Online are still active on current consoles and PC. Use this page to work out which game, mode and platform you’re on, then go to the guide that fits.
What GTA guides cover and who they are for
This hub covers cheats, money, missions and launch prep for GTA 5, GTA Online and GTA 6. Each guide answers one question completely. You won’t get one page that tries to explain three different games at once.
Three kinds of players this hub serves
Most people land here with one of three goals, and each goal needs a different guide:
- Story players who want GTA 5 cheat codes, mission help or a clean 100% run without breaking trophies.
- GTA Online grinders who want to know which businesses and heists pay best per hour, and what this week’s bonuses are.
- GTA 6 buyers who want the release date, editions, map, characters and console requirements before November 19.
Plenty of people are all three. Someone finishing GTA Online’s weekly event this month may also be clearing storage for GTA 6 next week. The guides are split up so you can follow one goal without wading through the others.
What makes a grand theft auto guide useful
A good grand theft auto guide gives you the exact button, the exact menu and the exact number. “Open the phone” isn’t much help. “Press Up on the D-pad to open the phone, then dial the number” is. Every guide in this section follows that rule. When a value isn’t confirmed yet, like a GTA 6 feature Rockstar hasn’t detailed, we say so plainly and don’t guess.
What this hub does not cover
There are no modding tutorials, no money glitches that put your account at risk and no leak roundups. Ignore any GTA 6 release date leak claiming a secret new date. The only confirmed date is November 19, 2026. Glitches and exploits can get a GTA Online account flagged or reset. Legitimate money methods take longer, but you keep what you earn.
Heads up: GTA 6 details change quickly in the weeks around launch. Our GTA 6 pages show a last-checked date, and anything we can’t confirm is marked as unconfirmed.
GTA editions, modes and platforms at a glance
GTA 6 is console-only at launch. GTA 5 runs on almost everything, and GTA Online now runs only on current-gen consoles and PC. Platform matters more in this series than in most, because cheats, storage and even game access change from one machine to the next.
| Game | Platforms | Modes | Status in November 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| GTA 6 | PS5, PS5 Pro, Xbox Series X and S | Single-player campaign | Launches November 19, 2026 |
| GTA 6 online mode | Not announced | Not announced | No date from Rockstar |
| GTA 5 story mode | PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X and S, PC (Legacy and Enhanced) | Single-player | Available |
| GTA Online | PS5, Xbox Series X and S, PC | Online multiplayer | Live, with weekly events |
GTA 6 platform facts
GTA 6 releases for PS5 and PS5 Pro on 19 November 2026, and for Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S on the same date. No PC version has been announced for the November 19 launch. Rockstar has not announced an Online date.
Storage is the first hurdle. GTA 6 pre-loads from November 10, at midnight local time on PS5 and 00:00 GMT on Xbox Series X and S, and needs up to 212 GB, Rockstar says. Pre-load used to be listed as November 12, so if you read that date anywhere, it’s out of date. Edition prices: [VERIFY: Standard and Ultimate Edition US prices on the PlayStation Store and Xbox Store].
GTA 5 and GTA Online platform differences
GTA Online servers for PS4 and Xbox One closed on December 16, 2024, so online play now needs a PS5, an Xbox Series X or S, or a PC. GTA 5 story mode still runs on the older consoles.
The way you enter cheats also depends on platform:
| Platform | How to enter GTA 5 cheats | Interaction menu |
|---|---|---|
| PlayStation | Button sequence during play, or dial on the in-game phone | Hold the Touchpad |
| Xbox | Button sequence during play, or dial on the in-game phone | Hold the View button |
| PC | Press the tilde (~) key to open the cheat console, then type the code | Press M |
Pro tip: Phone cheats are easier to get right than button sequences. Press Up on the D-pad, open the keypad, dial the number and press call. Write down the numbers you use most.
How to get started with GTA, step by step
Start by picking your game and mode, then check your platform and storage, then open the guide for your goal. Here’s the order that wastes the least time.
- Pick your game. Want something to play tonight? That’s GTA 5 or GTA Online. Getting ready for November 19? That’s GTA 6.
- Confirm your platform. GTA 6 needs a PS5 or an Xbox Series X or S. GTA Online needs a current-gen console or a PC.
- Check your storage. Free up to 212 GB for GTA 6 before pre-load opens. Rockstar’s own advice, per its announcement, is to clear space ahead of time so the GTA 6 preload can begin the moment it unlocks.
- Link your Rockstar Games account. GTA Online uses it for progress and GTA+ benefits. Sign in from the pause menu, or at the Rockstar Games website.
- Pick one goal. Cheats, money, missions or launch prep. Read the guide for that goal first.
- Check this week’s GTA Online event. Bonuses reset every Thursday on the Rockstar Newswire, and a 2X payout can double what an hour of play earns you.
- Keep a separate save for cheats. In GTA 5 story mode, make a manual save before you test cheat codes so your main file stays clean.
Worked example with one evening and one week to launch
Say you own a PS5, you have about two hours a night, and GTA 6 comes out in under two weeks. You also have a GTA Online character with around $500,000 [VERIFY: example balance only, not a game value].
Night one, you open storage settings on the PS5 and delete old games until you have at least 212 GB free. That’s done before November 10 ahead of the GTA 6 pre-load. Then you load GTA Online and check the Newswire. From now through November 11, GTA Online players can take advantage of 2X GTA$ on first-time completion of the Original Heists, The Doomsday Heist, The Diamond Casino Heist, and KnoWay Out. Since those are first-time bonuses, you put this week’s hours into heists you haven’t finished yet. Replaying old favorites won’t get the boost.
You also skip buying property at full price this week. GTA Online players can take advantage of 40% off the High-End Apartment, Casino Penthouse, and Facility, in addition to Upgrades and Modifications for the Casino Penthouse and Facility through November 11. If you were already planning to buy a Facility for The Doomsday Heist, this is the week.
Heads up: First-time completion bonuses only pay once per heist. If you’ve already finished The Diamond Casino Heist, the 2X won’t apply to it again this week.
The things that matter most in GTA, explained
Four things decide whether your time in GTA feels well spent: how cheats work, how money works, how missions are structured and how ready you are for GTA 6. Each one plays out differently depending on the game.
| Topic | GTA 5 story mode | GTA Online | GTA 6 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheats | Yes, by buttons, phone or PC console | No | [VERIFY: whether Rockstar confirms cheat codes] |
| Money | Missions, heists, stock market | Businesses, heists, weekly bonuses | Not detailed by Rockstar yet |
| Missions | Fixed campaign with three characters | Contacts, heists, events | Campaign with Jason and Lucia |
| Trophies at risk | Yes, cheats block them for the session | Not applicable | Unknown |
Cheats
GTA 5 cheat codes work in story mode only. Entering one turns off trophies and achievements for that session, and reloading a save clears it. Cheats do nothing in GTA Online, and any tool that claims to bring them online breaks Rockstar’s rules and puts your account at risk.
Money
GTA Online money comes from a mix of passive businesses, heists and weekly multipliers. Rule of thumb: if this week pays 2X or 3X on something you already own, play that first, and only buy new property when it’s on sale. GTA+ members also get extra rewards each month, and this month that includes the Grotti Itali RSX and an additional stacked 2X GTA$ and RP on Contact Missions. GTA+ price: [VERIFY: current US monthly price on Rockstar Support].
Missions
GTA 5’s campaign switches between three characters and a set of heists with planning choices. GTA 6 follows two leads. Grand Theft Auto VI heads to the state of Leonida, home to the neon-soaked streets of Vice City and beyond, and Rockstar’s launch screenshots show areas like Grassrivers, the Leonida Keys and Port Gellhorn.
Common mistakes players make
- Cheating on a 100% save. Use a separate save slot for cheats.
- Buying businesses at full price. Most GTA Online properties go on sale regularly, so wait for one.
- Grinding outside bonus weeks. The same hour can pay twice as much during a 2X event.
- Waiting until launch day to free up space. Pre-load opens nine days early so you aren’t stuck downloading on launch night.
- Expecting GTA 6 online on day one. Rockstar hasn’t announced a date for it.
The GTA guides to read first and why
Read the guide that matches the game you’ll play this week. Everything else can wait. The table below sends you to the right starting point.
| If you want to… | Read first | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Know exactly when and how GTA 6 launches | GTA 6 guide to release, editions, map and characters | Covers dates, pre-load, storage, editions and Leonida |
| Use cheats in GTA 5 story mode | GTA 5 and GTA Online guides for cheats and money | Lists codes by platform and explains the trophy rule |
| Make money in GTA Online | GTA 5 and GTA Online guides for cheats and money | Ranks methods and explains how weekly bonuses work |
| Do both before November 19 | Start with the GTA 6 guide, then the money guide | Storage and pre-load have hard deadlines, grinding doesn’t |
Why the GTA 6 guide comes first for most players
The GTA 6 guide is date-sensitive and the others aren’t. Pre-load opens on November 10, and launch day is November 19. Cheat codes and money methods will still work next month, but if you miss the storage deadline you’ll be downloading on launch night.
Why the GTA 5 and GTA Online guide stays useful after launch
GTA Online isn’t ending when GTA 6 arrives. Take-Two has confirmed GTA Online keeps running after GTA 6 arrives on Nov 19, 2026. Rockstar is still putting out weekly events, so the money guide keeps paying off for anyone keeping their Online character active.
Pro tip: Use this page as your starting point. Check the date stamp on each guide. GTA 6 pages get updated around launch, while cheat pages rarely change.
Every guide in this section
Every GTA guide we’ve published is listed below, newest updates first. Pick the one that matches your game and goal, and come back here when your goal changes.
FAQ
When does GTA 6 come out?
GTA 6 launches on Thursday, November 19, 2026 on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X and S. Digital pre-load opens on November 10.
Is GTA 6 coming to PC at launch?
No. Rockstar has not announced a PC version of GTA 6 for the November 19 launch, so for now you can only play it on PS5 and Xbox Series X and S.
Does GTA 6 include an online mode at launch?
Rockstar has not announced a release date for a GTA 6 online mode. The November 19 launch covers the single-player campaign starring Jason and Lucia.
Will GTA Online keep running after GTA 6 releases?
Yes, Take-Two has said GTA Online will keep running after GTA 6 launches. Weekly events were still going out in November 2026.
Do GTA 5 cheats work in GTA Online?
No. GTA 5 cheat codes only work in story mode. Entering one turns off trophies and achievements for that session, so don’t use cheats on a save you’re trying to 100%.
How much storage do I need for GTA 6?
Rockstar says GTA 6 needs up to 212 GB, and the exact size depends on your console. Clear the space before pre-load opens on November 10.