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GTA Secrets: Unlock Intriguing Savings Methods

Authore: LoganUpdate:Jan 27,2025

This guide details how to save your progress in Grand Theft Auto 5 (GTA 5) and GTA Online. Both games utilize autosave, but manual saves and forced autosaves offer additional security against data loss.

GTA 5: Saving Your Game

GTA 5's Story Mode offers two primary save methods:

Method 1: Sleeping at a Safehouse

  • Locate a Safehouse (marked by a white house icon on the map).
  • Approach your character's bed.
  • Press 'E' (keyboard) or the Right D-pad button (controller) to sleep and initiate the save.

Method 2: Using the Cell Phone

  • Access your cell phone (Up arrow key on keyboard or Up on controller's D-pad).
  • Select the cloud icon to open the Save Game menu.
  • Confirm the save.

GTA Online: Forcing Autosaves

GTA Online doesn't have a dedicated manual save function. However, these actions trigger autosaves:

Method 1: Changing Outfits/Accessories

  • Open the Interaction Menu (M key on keyboard or touchpad on controller).
  • Select "Appearance," then "Accessories."
  • Change any accessory, or switch your entire outfit.
  • Exit the Interaction Menu. Look for the rotating orange circle in the bottom-right corner to confirm the save. Repeat if necessary.

Method 2: Accessing the Swap Character Menu

  • Open the Pause Menu (Esc key on keyboard or Start button on controller).
  • Navigate to the "Online" tab.
  • Select "Swap Character." You don't need to actually switch characters; accessing the menu triggers an autosave.

GTA Online Interaction Menu GTA 5 Cell Phone Save Menu

Remember the rotating orange circle in the bottom-right corner indicates an active autosave. While autosaves occur automatically, utilizing these manual methods provides an extra layer of protection for your game progress.