The UI in GTA VI provides crucial information at a glance. Familiarizing yourself with its elements will help you navigate the world, manage your resources, and stay aware of threats. The main HUD (Heads-Up Display) is located in the corners of your screen.
Key UI Elements:
- Minimap (Bottom Left): Shows your current location, mission objectives, nearby points of interest, and enemy positions. Pay close attention to the red cones indicating enemy line of sight.
- Health & Armor Bar (Bottom Left, above Minimap): Your current health (green) and armor (blue) levels. Depletion of health leads to being 'Wasted' (death).
- Weapon Wheel (Accessed via L1/LB): Allows quick selection of your equipped weapons.
- Wanted Level Stars (Top Right): Indicates your current wanted level by law enforcement. More stars mean more aggressive pursuit.
- Money Counter (Top Right): Displays your current cash balance.
- Mission Objectives (Top Left): Your current primary and secondary objectives for the active mission.
- Notifications (Mid-Left): Pop-up messages for game events, phone calls, and tutorial prompts.
Don't ignore these elements; they are designed to keep you informed and help you make strategic decisions.