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GTA 6 Beginner Guide
A few settings and habits make the first hours much better. We'll expand this guide with in-game details after launch.
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19.11.2026Release date
PS5 · XboxPlatforms
Short answer: Turn on subtitles, keep a separate save, keep cheats away from trophy hunting, avoid spoilers.
Before you start
- Turn on subtitles if English isn't your first language.
- Calibrate brightness and HDR.
- Tune camera sensitivity and aim assist to taste.
Save habits
- Keep one save for the story and another for experiments.
- In GTA 5, cheats disabled trophies for that session; expect the same in GTA 6 and cheat on a separate save.
First hours
- Follow the main missions; side content usually opens up as the story progresses.
- Play a few missions before flying around with cheats.
- Mute spoiler keywords on social media during launch week.
Cheats
Verified codes go on our all cheats page.
Frequently asked questions
What should I do before starting GTA 6?
Turn on subtitles, calibrate the display and plan separate saves.
Do cheats disable trophies?
They did in GTA 5, and the same is expected.
When will this guide be updated?
In the first days after launch.
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