GTA 5 & Online: Ultimate Wealth Accumulation Guide

GTA 5 & GTA Online: A Comprehensive Guide to Saving Your Progress

Grand Theft Auto 5 and GTA Online utilize autosave functions to periodically record your progress. However, the exact timing of these autosaves isn't always clear. To prevent potential loss of progress, manual saves and forced autosaves are highly recommended. This guide details how to save in both GTA 5 Story Mode and GTA Online. A rotating orange circle in the bottom-right corner confirms a successful autosave.

GTA 5: How to Save

Method 1: Sleeping at a Safehouse

Manual saves in GTA 5's Story Mode are achieved by sleeping in a bed at a Safehouse (marked with a white house icon on the map). Approach the bed and press:

• Keyboard: E
• Controller: Right on the D-pad

This action opens the Save Game menu.

Method 2: Using the Cell Phone

For a quicker save, utilize the in-game cell phone:

1. Open the cell phone (Keyboard: Up arrow; Controller: Up on the D-pad).
2. Select the cloud icon to access the Save Game menu.
3. Confirm the save.

GTA Online: How to Save

Unlike GTA 5's Story Mode, GTA Online lacks a dedicated manual save menu. However, you can trigger autosaves using these methods:

Method 1: Changing Outfits/Accessories

Altering your outfit or even a single accessory forces an autosave. Look for the spinning orange circle confirmation:

1. Open the Interaction Menu (Keyboard: M; Controller: Touchpad).
2. Select Appearance, then Accessories. Swap an accessory, or alternatively, change your Outfit.
3. Exit the Interaction Menu.

Method 2: Accessing the Swap Character Menu

Navigating to the Swap Character menu, even without switching characters, also triggers an autosave:

1. Open the Pause Menu (Keyboard: Esc; Controller: Start).
2. Go to the Online tab.
3. Select Swap Character.

By regularly employing these methods, you can safeguard your progress in both GTA 5 and GTA Online. Remember to watch for that orange circle confirmation!