Cheats & Exploits
Welcome to the darker side of San Andreas, where the rules are mere suggestions and chaos is just a button press away! This section details various cheat codes and exploits that can drastically alter your gameplay experience, from granting instant riches to turning the entire state into a clown fiesta. Use these responsibly, as some effects are permanent and can impact your save file.
Cheat Codes (PS4)
These codes are entered directly during gameplay without pausing. Remember, some codes, particularly the "Enable chaos mode," are irreversible once activated on a save file. It's strongly recommended to complete the main story before experimenting with these more drastic cheats.
| Effect | Code |
|---|---|
| Gameplay Speed Codes: Slower gameplay | Triangle, Up, Right, Down, Square, R2, R1 |
| Gameplay Speed Codes: Speed up gameplay | Triangle, Up, Right, Down, L2, L1, Square |
| Misc. Codes: Enable chaos mode | L2, Right, L1, Triangle, Right, Right, R1, L1, Right, L1, L1, L1 |
| Misc. Codes: Enable full weapon aiming while driving | Up, Up, Square, L2, Right, X, R1, Down, R2, Circle |
| Misc. Codes: Most pedestrians and traffic vanish | X, Down, Up, R2, Down, Triangle, L1, Triangle, Left |
| Misc. Codes: NPCs are bikini-clad girls, cars are beach cars, CJ wears shorts/flip-flops | Up, Up, Down, Down, Square, Circle, L1, R1, Triangle, Down |
| Misc. Codes: NPCs are fast food workers/clowns, CJ is a clown, traffic consists of pizza scooter, BF Injection, HotKnife, Tug, Quad, etc. | Triangle, Triangle, L1, Square, Square, Circle, Square, Down, Circle |
| Misc. Codes: Pedestrians become Asians wielding katanas; traffic is largely black vehicles | X, X, Down, R2, L2, Circle, R1, Circle, Square |
| Pedestrian Codes: All pedestrians are Elvis | L1, Circle, Triangle, L1, L1, Square, L2, Up, Down, Left |
Important Considerations for Cheats
- Saving After Cheats: While tempting, saving your game after activating certain cheats (especially those that permanently alter the game world like "chaos mode") can lead to unforeseen issues. Some missions might become impossible to complete, or the game's stability could be compromised. It's always best to have a clean save file to revert to.
- Mission Impact: Be aware that activating cheats during missions can sometimes glitch them or prevent their successful completion. If you're struggling with a particular mission, consider using a cheat to get past it, but be prepared to restart the mission or load an earlier save if things go awry.
- Experimentation: The best way to understand the full impact of these cheats is to experiment! Try them out in a separate save slot or after completing the main story to fully enjoy the mayhem without risking your progress.