Grand Theft Auto VI not only brings a larger open world but also a complete overhaul of the crime, police chase, vehicle management, and economic systems. For veteran players accustomed to GTA 5 gameplay, some previously effective tactics may no longer apply.
To help players smoothly embark on their adventure in Leonidas, IGGM.com has compiled 5 common mistakes GTA 6 beginners make, covering important aspects such as early resource accumulation, vehicle theft, dual-protagonist cooperation, police chases, and money management.
If you want to avoid pitfalls in the early game, it’s advisable to understand these mechanics beforehand and prepare for your criminal career.
No. 1 Treating Leonidas Keys as a tutorial you must leave as soon as possible
GTA 6 doesn’t begin under the neon lights of Vice City, but in the southern Leonidas Keys. Jason temporarily lives at Brian’s residence, earning free accommodation by helping Brian deal with local extortion and other issues, but this doesn’t mean he has a stable income.
Main missions alone cannot satisfy all of a player’s GTA 6 cash needs; players also need to earn money through robberies and car thefts. Some main missions even require Jason and Lucia to accumulate a certain amount of funds before proceeding.
Therefore, newcomers should not rush to complete all main missions. Instead, they should take advantage of the low police density and simple street layout of Leonida Keys to familiarize themselves with the game system. For example:
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Try stealing cars to understand the value of different vehicles.
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Conduct small-scale store robberies.
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Familiarize yourself with the locations of ATMs, gas stations, and Pay ‘n’ Sprays.
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Understand the mechanisms for vehicle registration, sale, and modification.
Leonida Keys is not only the starting point of the story but also an important area for players to build up their early GTA 6 money reserves, familiarize themselves with the crime system, and gain practical experience.
No. 2 Wasting Time Stealing a Luxury Car That Won’t Start
In GTA 5, players could quickly drive away most vehicles simply by breaking a window. However, GTA 6 has a more sophisticated car theft mechanism. Different types of vehicles require different tools; breaking a window does not guarantee a successful driveaway.
For example, older vehicles can be unlocked with a slim jim, requiring a lock-picking mini-game using the right analog stick; newer high-end cars may require a key cloner to start. Furthermore, some luxury vehicles are equipped with trackers, and stealing them rashly might allow the police to continue tracking their location.
To reduce unnecessary trouble, players can use Waink App on their phones to scan target vehicles to check in advance whether they are locked, equipped with alarms and trackers, what tools are needed, and the approximate value and registration cost of the vehicle.
Additionally, IGGM.com believes that for beginners who haven’t yet acquired sufficient tools, hijacking a moving vehicle might be easier than targeting a luxury car that won’t start.
No. 3 Using Only Jason, Ignoring Lucia’s Role
GTA VI features two protagonists, Jason and Lucia. Except for some story missions, players can freely switch between characters in the open world.
The two can not only work together on missions but also divide tasks to improve efficiency, such as one driving while the other operates the phone, or completing cargo delivery missions separately. When pursued by the police, splitting up also helps increase the difficulty for the police in finding the target.
Furthermore, both protagonists have independent growth mechanics. Players need to complete three fitness training sessions daily for three consecutive days to improve their fitness and strength, making last-minute cramming impossible before important missions.
The relationship system between the two protagonists is equally important. The official announcement reveals that ignoring each other’s text messages can negatively impact the relationship, while timely replies help maintain it.
Therefore, IGGM.com recommends that players develop the habit of switching characters early in the game, schedule fitness training sessions for both characters as soon as possible, handle text message interactions promptly, and allocate tasks reasonably according to mission requirements to fully utilize the advantages of the dual-protagonist system.
No. 4 Continuing to Use GTA 5 Methods to Evade the Police
GTA 6 has significantly adjusted the police pursuit system. Players can no longer rely solely on the police’s field of vision on the minimap to find gaps for escape as in previous games. The new game introduces two mechanisms: Focus and Heat, making police tracking and identification more complex.
First, police will not be directly displayed on the pursuit radar. Players need to use the Focus function to observe the location of nearby police through walls and other obstacles.
Secondly, even if you successfully evade the police, they may still retain information about your face, hairstyle, clothing, vehicle, and weapons, displayed via the Heat icon at the bottom of the wanted list. Therefore, simply shaking off the police doesn’t guarantee complete safety.
To reduce the risk of being re-identified by the police, players need to leave the crime area as quickly as possible, change into a new outfit, and change their vehicle’s appearance using Pay ‘n’ Spray. Putting away your long gun will also reduce unnecessary attention, and Jason and Lucia can split up to increase the difficulty of police tracking.
No. 5 Leaving Earned Money Undeposited
Grand Theft Auto VI divides player funds into cash and bank balances, the biggest difference being security.
If a player dies or is arrested, any cash not yet deposited will be lost. Therefore, after a heist or other money-making activity, it’s best to find an ATM as soon as possible to deposit the cash into your account to avoid losing your hard-earned income.
Furthermore, not all loot from a heist can be directly exchanged for cash; players need to find the corresponding fence first.
For example, car fences handle stolen vehicles, while drug fences and jewelry fences handle valuables like drugs and jewelry, respectively. Cash obtained from some bank robberies may also bear special markings and need to be disposed of through appropriate channels.
IGGM.com recommends that players develop the habit of regularly depositing cash and promptly selling stolen goods, while also familiarizing themselves with the trading areas of different fences. Don’t keep large amounts of cash on you for extended periods; strategically managing your funds will ensure a more stable accumulation in the early stages.
Of course, if players don’t want to risk being caught by the police or losing cash through robbery and selling stolen goods, they can choose to buy GTA 6 money for a more direct way to acquire in-game resources and fully experience the vibrant life of Vice City.
In summary, Leonidas is full of opportunities but also harbors many easily overlooked risks. For new players, familiarizing themselves with the game mechanics and avoiding common pitfalls will make early exploration and mission progress much smoother.
Hopefully, this guide from IGGM.com will help you quickly integrate into the world of GTA 6 and embark on an exciting adventure in Vice City.
