Busting Out of the Blue and Red: Your Hilariously Practical Guide to Evading the Cops in GTA 5
Ah, Los Santos. A city with sun-soaked beaches, shady businesses, and the LSPD to spoil the fun. You’re trying to enjoy a rampage, and suddenly, sirens blare. You run. Fear not, we’re here to help you ditch the cops quickly. Let’s get to work.
Cheat Your Way to Freedom: Lowering That Annoying Wanted Level
No judgments here. Sometimes, diplomacy fails, and brute force is the way to go. Rockstar included cheat codes to help. They let you reduce your wanted level. Think of these as get-out-of-jail-free cards.
If police are on your tail, get ready to enter the magic spell. For PS4 or PS5, use: R1, R1, Circle, R2, Right, Left, Right, Left, Right, Left. Easy, right? It feels like summoning something big. Instead of demons, your cops disappear.
Xbox players can also find freedom. For Xbox One or Xbox Series X, input: RB, RB, B, RT, Right, Left, Right, Left, Right, Left. A simple swap of glyphs will set you free, too.
PC gamers will appreciate a straightforward option. Open the console and type: LAWYERUP. All caps because it’s serious. It helps make those stars fade away quickly.
If you like using the phone, you can call for help too. Use your in-game smartphone to dial 1-999-5299-3787 or 1-999-LAWYERUP. Either works just fine. Give it a try next time things go south.
To summarize, here are those codes again:
- PlayStation 4 & PlayStation 5: R1, R1, Circle, R2, Right, Left, Right, Left, Right, Left
- Xbox One & Xbox Series X: RB, RB, B, RT, Right, Left, Right, Left, Right, Left
- PC: LAWYERUP
- Phone: 1-999-5299-3787 or 1-999-LAWYERUP
Protip: Remember these codes. You might want to write them down. You’ll be grateful later when you need them.
Beyond Cheats: Old-School Evasion Techniques
Maybe you’re feeling virtuous? If you’re online, cheats are often frowned upon. Luckily, you have old-school techniques to evade cops. These methods need finesse, strategy, and maybe luck. That’s part of the thrill.
First up is the underwater escape. If you’re ever near the ocean, dive in. Police helicopters lack sonar. Police cruisers cannot swim. Go underwater completely and stay still while they lose you. Just make sure to breathe right.
Next method: break line of sight. Stay hidden until the cops lose interest. This takes longer with a higher wanted level. Think alleys and tunnels where cops can’t follow you visually.
If you’ve reached a certain point in the story, you can call Lester Crest. He can help. Call him up. He can remove your wanted level for a fee or make the cops ignore you for a bit. Using Lester isn’t ethically sound, but hey, it works.
Now, let’s remember some classic GTA tactics from GTA San Andreas. Remember how Pay ‘n’ Spray worked? Just drive in, get paint, and vanish from cop radar. Amazing how they didn’t notice the color change.
Upping the Ante: Cheat Codes to *Increase* Your Wanted Level
You might think, “What if I want more police attention?” This can happen. Rockstar allows self-inflicted police chases too. Sometimes you need to raise that wanted level.
If you’re on PlayStation, enter: R1, R1, Circle, R2, Left, Right, Left, Right, Left, Right. Be careful with the buttons! One mistake could call your lawyer instead of cops.
Xbox users can enter: RB, RB, B, RT, Left, Right, Left, Right, Left, Right. Keep those differences in mind to avoid unintended results.
PC gamers, type FUGITIVE. It’s that easy. Up goes your wanted level.
Shouting “I dare you!” at the whole Los Santos Police Department. In a way, you are.
There is a phone number for this. Dial 1-999-3844-8483 or the easier to remember 1-999-FUGITIVE. Apparently, “fugitive” is easier to recall. Debatable, but who am I to question Rockstar’s idea?
To ensure we’re clear, here’s the cheat sheet for increasing your wanted level:
- PlayStation (PS5/PS4/PS3): R1, R1, Circle, R2, Left, Right, Left, Right, Left, Right
- Xbox (XSX/Xbox One/Xbox 360): RB, RB, B, RT, Left, Right, Left, Right, Left, Right
- PC: FUGITIVE
- Phone: 1-999-3844-8483 or 1-999-FUGITIVE
Use these wisely or unwisely. It’s GTA, after all. Bad choices are encouraged.
Cheat Removal 101: Back to Square One
You’ve enjoyed cheats. You spawned a tank army, lowered your wanted level to negative infinity, and now you want to play the game properly. Or as properly as you can in grand theft auto. How do you get rid of those annoying cheats?
Luckily, Rockstar isn’t all sadistic. They provided methods to cleanse your game of its cheat state. The easiest way is to start a mission. The game seems to recognize that missions and cheats don’t mix. It often disables active cheats when you start a new objective. It’s like the game saying, “Okay, time to get serious…ly criminal.”
If missions aren’t your plan, you can always do a hard reset: reloading a save or rebooting your console/PC. This is the nuclear option. It wipes the slate clean. Your game reverts to its pre-cheat state. Think of it as clicking “undo” on your cheat-filled adventure.
For a more nuanced approach, try re-entering the cheat code. Yes, the same code used for activation can also deactivate it. It’s like a toggle. Sometimes it works; sometimes it does not. Game development isn’t an exact science. But it’s worth a chance, especially if you’re lazy and don’t want to reload a save.
So, here’s your cheat-removal arsenal:
- Start a mission.
- Reload a save or reboot your system.
- Re-enter the cheat code.
Choose wisely. With great cheat power comes responsibility… to turn them off sometimes.
Proactive Policing Avoidance: Steering Clear of Trouble (Sometimes)
Finally, let’s discuss prevention. Escaping the cops is fun. Sometimes you want to avoid them entirely. Crazy, right? While GTA 5 encourages destruction and police chases, there are ways to minimize your run-ins with the law.
I’m not saying you can become a law-abiding citizen in Los Santos. That’s nearly impossible. You can be a slightly less obvious lawbreaker. The key is subtlety. Or pretending to be subtle while causing explosions.
One counter-intuitive method is to embrace chaos. Sometimes, causing enough mayhem makes cops get overwhelmed. Distracted. They may decide not to chase after you when many other explosions happen simultaneously. It’s like hiding in plain sight but with more fire and less subtlety. Don’t quote me on this as a reliable method. Experimentation is key in GTA 5.
Avoiding wanted levels in GTA 5 is like trying to stay dry in a swimming pool. It’s possible, but… why? Police chases add to the chaos of the game. They’re the spice of digital mayhem. Embrace the sirens. Learn the cheat codes. Master evasion techniques. Remember: it’s all in good, slightly illegal, fun.
