Welcome back to Los Santos, San Fierro, and Las Venturas! Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas remains a timeless classic, and its arrival on the PlayStation 5 as part of Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy – The Definitive Edition has introduced a new generation to the iconic world of Carl ‘CJ’ Johnson. A huge part of the San Andreas legacy is its vast array of cheat codes, allowing players to bend the rules, spawn incredible vehicles, and cause unparalleled mayhem. This guide is your one-stop resource for every working GTA San Andreas cheat on the PS5.
How to Enter Cheats in GTA San Andreas on PS5
Entering cheats in the PS5 Definitive Edition is just as straightforward as it was on the original PlayStation 2. There’s no menu or console command to open. You simply press the required button sequence on your DualSense controller during active gameplay (not while paused).
If you enter the code correctly, you’ll see a small ‘Cheat Activated’ notification pop up on the top-left of your screen. Be mindful of your surroundings, as some button inputs can cause CJ to perform actions like punching or jumping, which might attract unwanted attention from the police or nearby gangs.
IMPORTANT: Using cheats will disable Trophies for your current gameplay session. It is highly recommended to save your game in a separate slot before activating any cheats. This allows you to return to a ‘clean’ save file to continue your story progress and hunt for Trophies.
Player & Character Cheats
These cheats directly affect CJ’s stats, abilities, and his standing with the law.
- $250,000, Full Health, & Full Armor: R1, R2, L1, X, Left, Down, Right, Up, Left, Down, Right, Up
- Infinite Health (partial): Down, X, Right, Left, Right, R1, Right, Down, Up, Triangle. (Note: This makes you immune to bullets, melee damage, and fire, but not explosions, falls, or drowning.)
- Infinite Ammo: L1, R1, Square, R1, Left, R2, R1, Left, Square, Down, L1, L1
- Infinite Lung Capacity: Down, Left, L1, Down, Down, R2, Down, L2, Down
- Never Wanted: Circle, Right, Circle, Right, Left, Square, Triangle, Up
- Six-Star Wanted Level: Circle, Right, Circle, Right, Left, Square, X, Down
- Increase Wanted Level by 2 Stars: R1, R1, Circle, R2, Left, Right, Left, Right, Left, Right
- Decrease Wanted Level: R1, R1, Circle, R2, Up, Down, Up, Down, Up, Down
- Commit Suicide: Right, L2, Down, R1, Left, Left, R1, L1, L2, L1
- Super Punch: Up, Left, X, Triangle, R1, Circle, Circle, Circle, L2
- Super Jump: Up, Up, Triangle, Triangle, Up, Up, Left, Right, Square, R2, R2
- Max Muscle: Triangle, Up, Up, Left, Right, Square, Circle, Left
- Max Fat: Triangle, Up, Up, Left, Right, Square, Circle, Down
- Minimum Muscle and Fat (Skinny): Triangle, Up, Up, Left, Right, Square, Circle, Right
- Max Respect: L1, R1, Triangle, Down, R2, X, L1, Up, L2, L2, L1, L1
- Max Sex Appeal: Circle, Triangle, Triangle, Up, Circle, R1, L2, Up, Triangle, L1, L1, L1
Weapon Set Cheats
Instantly equip CJ with a powerful arsenal. Activating a new weapon set will replace your current one.
- Weapon Set 1 (Thug): R1, R2, L1, R2, Left, Down, Right, Up, Left, Down, Right, Up
- Weapon Set 2 (Professional): R1, R2, L1, R2, Left, Down, Right, Up, Left, Down, Down, Left
- Weapon Set 3 (Nutter): R1, R2, L1, R2, Left, Down, Right, Up, Left, Down, Down, Down
- Hitman Level in All Weapons: Down, Square, X, Left, R1, R2, Left, Down, Down, L1, L1, L1
Vehicle Spawn Cheats
Need a quick getaway or a tool for destruction? These codes spawn vehicles right in front of you. Make sure you’re in an open area to prevent them from getting stuck or exploding.
- Spawn Rhino Tank: Circle, Circle, L1, Circle, Circle, Circle, L1, L2, R1, Triangle, Circle, Triangle
- Spawn Jetpack: L1, L2, R1, R2, Up, Down, Left, Right, L1, L2, R1, R2, Up, Down, Left, Right
- Spawn Hydra (Jet): Triangle, Triangle, Square, Circle, X, L1, L1, Down, Up
- Spawn Hunter (Helicopter): Circle, X, L1, Circle, Circle, L1, Circle, R1, R2, L2, L1, L1
- Spawn Stunt Plane: Circle, Up, L1, L2, Down, R1, L1, L1, Left, Left, X, Triangle
- Spawn Monster Truck: Right, Up, R1, R1, R1, Down, Triangle, Triangle, X, Circle, L1, L1
- Spawn Hotring Racer #1: R1, Circle, R2, Right, L1, L2, X, X, Square, R1
- Spawn Hotring Racer #2: R2, L1, Circle, Right, L1, R1, Right, Up, Circle, R2
- Spawn Bloodring Banger: Down, R1, Circle, L2, L2, X, R1, L1, Left, Left
- Spawn Stretch Limo: R2, Up, L2, Left, Left, R1, L1, Circle, Right
- Spawn Romero’s Hearse: Down, R2, Down, R1, L2, Left, R1, L1, Left, Right
- Spawn Trashmaster: Circle, R1, Circle, R1, Left, Left, R1, L1, Circle, Right
- Spawn Caddy (Golf Cart): Circle, L1, Up, R1, L2, X, R1, L1, Circle, X
- Spawn Quadbike: Left, Left, Down, Down, Up, Up, Square, Circle, Triangle, R1, R2
- Spawn Dozer: R2, L1, L1, Right, Right, Up, Up, X, L1, Left
- Spawn Tanker Truck: R1, Up, Left, Right, R2, Up, Right, Square, Right, L2, L1, L1
- Spawn Rancher: Up, Right, Right, L1, Right, Up, Square, L2
World & Gameplay Cheats
Alter the game world, traffic, and pedestrian behavior with these chaotic cheats.
Traffic & Vehicle Cheats
- All Cars Have Nitro: Left, Triangle, R1, L1, Up, Square, Triangle, Down, Circle, L2, L1, L1
- Aggressive Drivers: Right, R2, Up, Up, R2, Circle, Square, R2, L1, Right, Down, L1
- Traffic is Cheap Cars: L1, L1, R1, R1, L2, L1, R2, Down, Left, Up
- Traffic is Fast Cars: Up, L1, R1, Up, Right, Up, X, L2, X, L1
- All Traffic Lights Green: Right, R1, Up, L2, L2, Left, R1, L1, R1, R1
- Flying Cars: Up, Down, L1, R1, L1, Right, Left, L1, Left
- Flying Boats: R2, Circle, Up, L1, Right, R1, Right, Up, Square, Triangle
- Drive on Water: Right, R2, Circle, R1, L2, Square, R1, R2
- Invisible Cars: Triangle, L1, Triangle, R2, Square, L1, L1
- Blow Up All Cars: R2, L2, R1, L1, L2, R2, Square, Triangle, Circle, Triangle, L2, L1
- Perfect Handling: Triangle, R1, R1, Left, R1, L1, R2, L1
- Cars Can Bunny Hop: Triangle, Square, Circle, Circle, Square, Circle, Circle, L1, L2, L2, R1, R2
Pedestrian & Gang Cheats
- Pedestrians Riot: Down, Left, Up, Left, X, R2, R1, L2, L1
- Pedestrians Attack You with Guns: X, L1, Up, Square, Down, X, L2, Triangle, Down, R1, L1, L1
- Pedestrians Have Weapons: R2, R1, X, Triangle, X, Triangle, Up, Down
- Gangs Control the Streets: L2, Up, R1, R1, Left, R1, R1, R2, Right, Down
- Recruit Anyone (with 9mm): Down, Square, Up, R2, R2, Up, Right, Right, Up
- Recruit Anyone (with Rockets): R2, R2, R2, X, L2, L1, R2, L1, Down, X
Weather & Time Cheats
- Sunny Weather: R2, X, L1, L1, L2, L2, L2, Square
- Very Sunny Weather: R2, X, L1, L1, L2, L2, L2, Down
- Overcast Weather: R2, X, L1, L1, L2, L2, L2, Triangle
- Rainy Weather: R2, X, L1, L1, L2, L2, L2, Circle
- Foggy Weather: R2, X, L1, L1, L2, L2, L2, X
- Sandstorm: Up, Down, L1, L1, L2, L1, L2, R1, R2
- Orange Sky (21:00): Left, Left, L2, R1, Right, Square, Square, L1, L2, X
- Always Midnight: Square, L1, R1, Right, X, Up, L1, Left, Left
- Faster Gameplay: Triangle, Up, Right, Down, L2, L1, Square
- Slower Gameplay: Triangle, Up, Right, Down, Square, R2, R1
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Do old PS2 cheats work on the PS5 Definitive Edition?
The vast majority of the original PlayStation 2 cheat codes work perfectly on the PS5 version. The button combinations are identical. However, a handful of cheats were removed by the developers, likely due to causing technical issues with the updated game engine.
What cheats were removed from the Definitive Edition?
While most cheats made the transition, some fan-favorites are noticeably absent. Cheats like ‘Peds attack with golf clubs’ and some of the more obscure world themes have been removed. The core cheats for health, weapons, and popular vehicles are all still present.
Can you get banned for using cheats in GTA San Andreas?
No. These cheat codes are a built-in feature of the single-player game. They have no effect on GTA Online or any multiplayer component. You are completely safe to use them in your personal game without fear of any penalty from Rockstar Games.
How do you get the jetpack in San Andreas on PS5?
The jetpack is one of the most iconic items in the game. You can spawn it instantly using the following cheat code: L1, L2, R1, R2, Up, Down, Left, Right, L1, L2, R1, R2, Up, Down, Left, Right.
A Word of Caution: Cheats and Trophies
As mentioned earlier, it’s crucial to understand the relationship between cheats and Trophies on the PlayStation 5. Activating even a single cheat will permanently disable Trophy unlocks for that specific save file. If you are a Trophy hunter, create a ‘cheat save’ on a separate slot for messing around, and keep your main story progression on a ‘clean save’ where you never activate cheats. This way, you get to enjoy the best of both worlds.
Conclusion: Embrace the Chaos
The cheat codes in Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas are more than just a feature; they are a core part of its identity and a testament to a different era of game design. They offer limitless replayability, allowing you to create your own fun, whether that’s spawning a tank to survive a six-star wanted level or giving every pedestrian a rocket launcher to watch the world burn. By using this guide, you can unlock the full, chaotic potential of San Andreas on your PS5. Just remember to save first, and then let loose!
