Grand Theft Auto IV
Grand Theft Auto IV

Cheats & Console Commands

Activate powerful cheats in Grand Theft Auto IV using Niko Bellic's mobile phone. Learn all available codes and how to use them effectively.

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Cheats & Console Commands

Grand Theft Auto IV, while a narrative-driven experience, also offers a classic Grand Theft Auto staple: cheats! Unlike previous installments where cheats were entered via button combinations, GTA IV streamlines the process by integrating them directly into Niko Bellic's in-game mobile phone. This guide will detail every known cheat, how to activate them, and important considerations when using them.

How to Enter Cheats

Entering cheats in Grand Theft Auto IV is straightforward and uses Niko's trusty cell phone. Follow these steps:

  1. Access Your Phone: Press the 'Up' directional button on your controller (or 'T' on PC) to pull out Niko's mobile phone.
  2. Navigate to 'Dial': Select the 'Dial' option from the phone's menu.
  3. Enter the Code: Input the desired cheat code as if you were dialing a phone number. The codes are numerical.
  4. Initiate Call: Once the code is entered, press the 'Call' button (usually the green phone icon or 'Enter' on PC).
  5. Confirmation: A message will appear on screen confirming the cheat has been activated. For some cheats, like vehicle spawns, the item will appear nearby.

Important Note: Once a cheat is entered and activated, it will be saved in your phone's 'Cheats' menu. You can then re-activate previously used cheats by simply selecting them from this list, saving you the hassle of re-entering the numbers.

General Cheat Considerations

  • Saving with Cheats: While you can save your game after using cheats, be aware that some cheats (particularly those affecting gameplay mechanics like Wanted Level or health) might persist in that save file.
  • Achievement/Trophy Disablement: Using cheats will permanently disable achievements and trophies for the current save file. If you care about earning these, it is highly recommended to create a separate save file for cheat-enabled play or avoid using them entirely on your main progression save.
  • Vehicle Spawns: When spawning vehicles, ensure you are in an open area. If there isn't enough space, the vehicle may not appear, or it might spawn in an inconvenient location.
  • Repeated Use: Some cheats, like health and armor, can be used repeatedly to replenish your stats.

Weapon Cheats

These cheats provide Niko with a full arsenal of weapons, perfect for any situation, whether you're causing mayhem or just need a quick resupply.

  • Health, Armor, Ammo (Tier 1): 362-555-0100
    • Effect: Fills health and armor to maximum, and provides a basic set of weapons: Combat Pistol, Shotgun, SMG, Assault Rifle, Grenades, Knife, Sniper Rifle.
  • Health, Armor, Ammo (Tier 2): 482-555-0100
    • Effect: Fills health and armor to maximum, and provides a more advanced set of weapons: Pistol, Uzi, Shotgun, M4, Sniper Rifle, RPG, Grenades.

Player Cheats

These cheats directly affect Niko's abilities and status, allowing for invincibility, wanted level manipulation, and more.

  • Full Health & Armor: 362-555-0100 (Also included in Weapon Tier 1)
    • Effect: Replenishes Niko's health and armor to full.
  • Raise Wanted Level: 268-555-0100
    • Effect: Increases your current wanted level by one star. Can be used repeatedly.
  • Lower Wanted Level: 268-555-0150
    • Effect: Decreases your current wanted level by one star. Can be used repeatedly.

Vehicle Spawning Cheats

Summon several vehicles directly to your location. Ensure you have ample space for the vehicle to appear.

  • Annihilator (Helicopter): 359-555-0100
    • Description: A powerful military-grade helicopter, excellent for aerial combat or quick traversal.
  • Cognoscenti (Luxury Sedan): 227-555-0147
    • Description: A sleek, high-performance luxury car, perfect for cruising the streets of Liberty City in style.
  • Comet (Sports Car): 227-555-0175
    • Description: A fast and agile sports car, great for races and quick getaways.
  • FIB Buffalo (Police Car): 227-555-0100
    • Description: The distinctive black Buffalo used by the FIB.
  • NRG-900 (Motorcycle): 625-555-0100
    • Description: A high-speed sportbike, offering excellent maneuverability.
  • Sanchez (Dirt Bike): 625-555-0150
    • Description: An off-road dirt bike, suitable for rough terrain and stunts.
  • Turismo (Supercar): 227-555-0100
    • Description: One of the fastest cars in the game, a true supercar for the discerning player.
  • SuperGT (Sports Car): 227-555-0168
    • Description: Another high-performance sports car, offering a blend of speed and handling.
  • PMP 600 (Sedan): 227-555-0150
    • Description: A standard, yet reliable, four-door sedan.
  • Trashmaster (Garbage Truck): 227-555-0100
    • Description: A large and durable garbage truck, surprisingly fun for causing chaos.

Weather Cheats

Control the atmospheric conditions of Liberty City with these codes.

  • Change Weather: 468-555-0100
    • Effect: Each time this code is entered, the weather will cycle to the next condition in a predetermined sequence (e.g., Sunny, Clear, Cloudy, Overcast, Rain, Fog, Thunder, etc.).

PC Specific Console Commands (Trainer-like Functionality)

While GTA IV on PC doesn't have a traditional "console" like some other PC games, the community has developed trainers and mods that offer similar functionality. These are not built-in cheats but third-party tools. to this guide, we'll focus on the in-game phone cheats, as these are universally available across all platforms and are officially supported. Using third-party trainers carries inherent risks, including potential game instability or conflicts with updates, and is generally not recommended for a clean, achievement-earning playthrough.

However, if you are playing on PC and are interested in more extensive modifications beyond the in-game cheats, a quick search for "GTA IV PC trainers" or "GTA IV mods" will yield numerous results. These often include features like:

  • Teleportation
  • Invincibility (more robust than health/armor cheats)
  • Infinite Ammo
  • Vehicle Customization
  • Pedestrian Spawning/Manipulation
  • Time of Day Control

Always exercise caution when downloading and installing third-party software for your game. Ensure you download from reputable sources and understand the potential implications for your game installation.

With this comprehensive list of cheats and instructions, you're now equipped to bend the rules of Liberty City to your will. Whether you're looking for a quick escape, a full arsenal, or just want to cause some unadulterated mayhem, Niko's phone has you covered!