GTA 3 Cheats

These cheats for the Xbox (Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Xbox 360, and original Xbox), PlayStation (PS5, PS4, PS3 and PS2), PC and Switch versions of Grand Theft Auto 3 will help whether you've finished all of the game's standard content but aren't ready to leave Rockstar's rendition of Liberty City behind, or if you need a bit of divine intervention to get past a particularly difficult mission.

First, save your game before entering any cheat codes in GTA 3. This ensures you can go back to a clean state once you're done using them.

Then, if your playing on a console, simply enter the button combination during gameplay, without pausing. If you are on PC, type in the cheat code during gameplay, again without pausing. You can turn off any cheat by entering the code again.

Just remember that using cheat codes in GTA 3 will disable Achievements and Trophies for the rest of your session, so load up that last save game you made if you want to start earning them again!

GTA 3 Cheats for Nintendo Switch

Big Head Mode: UP, UP, DOWN, DOWN, LEFT RIGHT, LEFT RIGHT, A, B
Flying Cars: RIGHT, ZR, A, R, ZL, DOWN, L, R
NPCs Carry Weapons: ZR, R, X, B, ZL, L, UP, DOWN
NPC Riot: DOWN, UP, LEFT, UP, B, R, ZR, ZL, L
NPCs Attack: DOWN, UP, LEFT, UP, B, R, ZR, L, ZL
Give All Weapons: ZR, ZR, L, ZR, LEFT, DOWN, RIGHT, UP, LEFT, DOWN, RIGHT, UP
Give $250,000: ZR, ZR, L(2X), LEFT, DOWN, RIGHT, UP, LEFT, DOWN, RIGHT, UP
Maximum Armor: ZR, ZR, L, ZL, LEFT, DOWN, RIGHT, UP, LEFT, DOWN, RIGHT, UP
Maximum Health: ZR, ZR, L, R, LEFT, DOWN, RIGHT, UP, LEFT, DOWN, RIGHT, UP
Cloudy Weather: L, ZL, R, ZR, ZR, R, ZL, Y
Rainy Weather: L, ZL, R, ZR, ZR, R, ZL, A
Foggy Weather: L, ZL, R, ZR, ZR, R, ZL, B
Clear Weather: L, ZL, R, ZR, ZR, R, ZL, X
Decrease Wanted Level: ZR, ZR, L, ZR, UP, DOWN, UP, DOWN, UP, DOWN
Increase Wanted Level: ZR(2X), L, ZR, LEFT, RIGHT, LEFT, RIGHT, LEFT, RIGHT
Auto-Explode Cars: ZL, ZR, L, R, ZL, ZR, X, Y, A, X, LT, L
Toggle Character Skin: RIGHT, DOWN, LEFT, UP, L, ZL, UP, LEFT, DOWN, RIGHT
Better Handling: R, L, ZR, L, LEFT, R(2X), X
Faster Gameplay: X, UP, RIGHT, DOWN, Y, L, ZL
Slower Gameplay: X, UP, RIGHT, DOWN, Y, R, ZR
Spawn Tank: A(6X), R, ZL, L, X, A, X
Vehicle Jump: R, L, ZR, L, LEFT, R, R, X

GTA 3 Cheats for Xbox

Big Head Mode: UP, UP, DOWN, DOWN, LEFT RIGHT, LEFT RIGHT, B, A
Flying Cars: RIGHT, RT, B, RB, LT, DOWN, LB, RB
NPCs Carry Weapons: RT, RB, Y, A, LT, LB, UP, DOWN
NPC Riot: DOWN, UP, LEFT, UP, A, RB, RT, LT, LB
NPCs Attack: DOWN, UP, LEFT, UP, A, RB, RT, LB, LT
Give All Weapons: RT, RT, LB, RT, LEFT, DOWN, RIGHT, UP, LEFT, DOWN, RIGHT, UP
Give $250,000: RT, RT, LB, LB, LEFT, DOWN, RIGHT, UP, LEFT, DOWN, RIGHT, UP
Maximum Armor: RT, RT, LB, LT, LEFT, DOWN, RIGHT, UP, LEFT, DOWN, RIGHT, UP
Maximum Health: RT, RT, LB, RB, LEFT, DOWN, RIGHT, UP, LEFT, DOWN, RIGHT, UP
Foggy Weather: LB, LT, RB, RT, RT, RB, LT, A
Raining Weather: LB, LT, RB, RT, RT, RB, LT, B
Cloudy Weather: LB, LT, RB, RT, RT, RB, LT, X
Sunny Weather: LB, LT, RB, RT, RT, RB, LT, Y
Decrease Wanted Level: RT, RT, LB, RT, UP, DOWN, UP, DOWN, UP, DOWN
Increase Wanted Level: RT, RT, LB, RT, LEFT, RIGHT, LEFT, RIGHT, LEFT, RIGHT
Auto-Explode Cars: LT, RT, LB, RB, LT, RT, Y, X, B, Y, LT, LB
Toggle Character Skin: RIGHT, DOWN, LEFT, UP, LB, LT, UP, LEFT, DOWN, RIGHT
Better Handling: RB, LB, RT, LB, LEFT, RB, RB, Y
Speed Up Gameplay: Y, UP, RIGHT, DOWN, X, LB, LT
Slow Down Gameplay: Y, UP, RIGHT, DOWN, X, RB, RT
Spawn Tank: B, B, B, B, B, B, RB, LT, LB, Y, B, Y

GTA 3 Cheats for PC

Big Head Mode: EXPANDDOME
Flying Cars: Enter CHITTYCHITTYBB
NPCs Carry Weapons: Enter WEAPONSFORALL
NPC Riot: Enter ITSALLGOINGMAAAD
NPCs Attack: Enter NOBODYLIKESME
Give All Weapons: Enter GUNSGUNSGUNS
Give $250,000: Enter IFIWEREARICHMAN
Maximum Armor: Enter TORTOISE (TURTOISE in older version)
Maximum Health: Enter GESUNDHEIT
Foggy Weather: Enter PEASOUP
Overcast Weather: Enter ILIKESCOTLAND
Rainy Weather: Enter ILOVESCOTLAND
Sunny Weather: Enter SKINCANCERFORME
Decrease Wanted Level: Enter NOPOLICEPLEASE
Increase Wanted Level: Enter MOREPOLICEPLEASE
Auto-Explode Cars: Enter BANGBANGBANG
Toggle Character Skin: Enter ILIKEDRESSINGUP
Better Handling: Enter CORNERSLIKEMAD
Speed Up Gameplay: Enter TIMEFLIESWHENYOU
Slow Down Gameplay: Enter BOOOOORING
Spawn Tank: Enter GIVEUSATANK

GTA 3 Cheats for PlayStation

Big Head Mode: UP, UP, DOWN, DOWN, LEFT RIGHT, LEFT RIGHT, CIRCLE, X
Flying Cars: RIGHT, R2, CIRCLE, R1, L2, DOWN, L1, R1
NPCs Carry Weapons: R2, R1, TRIANGLE, X, L2, L1, UP, DOWN
NPC Riot: DOWN, UP, LEFT, UP, X, R1, R2, L2, L1
NPCs Attack: DOWN, UP, LEFT, UP, X, R1, R2, L1, L2
Give All Weapons: R2, R2, L1, R2, LEFT, DOWN, RIGHT, UP, LEFT, DOWN, RIGHT, UP
Give $250,000: R2, R2, L1, L1, LEFT, DOWN, RIGHT, UP, LEFT, DOWN, RIGHT, UP
Maximum Armor: R2, R2, L1, L2, LEFT, DOWN, RIGHT, UP, LEFT, DOWN, RIGHT, UP
Maximum Health: R2, R2, L1, R1, LEFT, DOWN, RIGHT, UP, LEFT, DOWN, RIGHT, UP
Foggy Weather: L1, L2, R1, R2, R2, R1, L2, X
Cloudy Weather: L1, L2, R1, R2, R2, R1, L2, SQUARE
Raining Weather: L1, L2, R1, R2, R2, R1, L2, CIRCLE
Sunny Weather: L1, L2, R1, R2, R2, R1, L2, TRIANGLE
Decrease Wanted Level: R2, R2, L1, R2, UP, DOWN, UP, DOWN, UP, DOWN
Increase Wanted Level: R2, R2, L1, R2, LEFT, RIGHT, LEFT, RIGHT, LEFT, RIGHT
Auto-Explode Cars: L2, R2, L1, R1, L2, R2, TRIANGLE, SQUARE, CIRCLE, TRIANGLE, L2, L1
Toggle Character Skin: RIGHT, DOWN, LEFT, UP, L1, L2, UP, LEFT, DOWN, RIGHT
Better Handling: R1, L1, R2, L1, LEFT, R1, R1, TRIANGLE
Speed Up Gameplay: CIRCLE, CIRCLE, CIRCLE, SQUARE, SQUARE, SQUARE, SQUARE, SQUARE, L1, TRIANGLE, CIRCLE, TRIANGLE
Slow Down Gameplay: TRIANGLE, UP, RIGHT, DOWN, SQUARE, R1, R2
Spawn Tank: CIRCLE, CIRCLE, CIRCLE, CIRCLE, CIRCLE, CIRCLE, R1, L2, L1, TRIANGLE, CIRCLE, TRIANGLE

All GTA 3 Cheat Codes

Player Cheats
#all-Big Head Mode-all Big Head Mode	#all-Flying Cars-all Flying Cars	#all-NPCs Carry Weapons-all NPCs Carry Weapons
#all-NPC Riot-all NPC Riot	#all-NPCs Attack-all NPCs Attack	#all-Give All Weapons-all Give All Weapons
#all-Give $250,000-all Give $250,000	#all-Maximum Armor-all Maximum Armor	#all-Maximum Health-all Maximum Health
#all-Decrease Wanted Level-all Decrease Wanted Level	#all-Increase Wanted Level-all Increase Wanted Level	#all-Toggle Character Skin-all Toggle Character Skin
#all-Speed Up Time-all Speed Up Time	#all-Speed Up Gameplay-all Speed Up Gameplay	#all-Slow Down Gameplay-all Slow Down Gameplay
#all-Increased Gore-all Increased Gore	#all-Spawn Tank-all Spawn Tank
Vehicle Cheats
#all-Auto-Explode Cars-all Auto-Explode Cars	#all-Better Handling-all Better Handling	#all-Invisible Cars-all Invisible Cars
#all-Vehicle Jump-all Vehicle Jump
Weather Cheats
#all-Foggy Weather-all Foggy Weather	#all-Cloudy Weather-all Cloudy Weather	#all-Rainy Weather-all Rainy Weather
#all-Sunny Weather-all Sunny Weather

==== Big Head Mode ====
- PlayStation: UP, UP, DOWN, DOWN, LEFT RIGHT, LEFT RIGHT, CIRCLE, X
- Xbox: UP, UP, DOWN, DOWN, LEFT RIGHT, LEFT RIGHT, B, A
- PC: EXPANDDOME
- Switch: UP, UP, DOWN, DOWN, LEFT RIGHT, LEFT RIGHT, A, B
==== Flying Cars ====
- PlayStation: RIGHT, R2, CIRCLE, R1, L2, DOWN, L1, R1
- Xbox: RIGHT, RT, B, RB, LT, DOWN, LB, RB
- PC: CHITTYCHITTYBB
- Switch: RIGHT, ZR, A, R, ZL, DOWN, L, R
==== NPCs Carry Weapons ====
- PlayStation: R2, R1, TRIANGLE, X, L2, L1, UP, DOWN
- Xbox: RT, RB, Y, A, LT, LB, UP, DOWN
- PC: WEAPONSFORALL
- Switch: ZR, R, X, B, ZL, L, UP, DOWN
==== NPC Riot ====
- PlayStation: DOWN, UP, LEFT, UP, X, R1, R2, L2, L1
- Xbox: DOWN, UP, LEFT, UP, A, RB, RT, LT, LB
- PC: ITSALLGOINGMAAAD
- Switch: DOWN, UP, LEFT, UP, B, R, ZR, ZL, L
==== NPCs Attack ====
- PlayStation: DOWN, UP, LEFT, UP, X, R1, R2, L1, L2
- Xbox: DOWN, UP, LEFT, UP, A, RB, RT, LB, LT
- PC: NOBODYLIKESME
- Switch: DOWN, UP, LEFT, UP, B, R, ZR, L, ZL
==== Give All Weapons ====
- PlayStation: R2, R2, L1, R2, LEFT, DOWN, RIGHT, UP, LEFT, DOWN, RIGHT, UP
- Xbox: RT, RT, LB, RT, LEFT, DOWN, RIGHT, UP, LEFT, DOWN, RIGHT, UP
- PC: GUNSGUNSGUNS
- Switch: ZR, ZR, L, ZR, LEFT, DOWN, RIGHT, UP, LEFT, DOWN, RIGHT, UP
==== Give $250,000 ====
- PlayStation: R2, R2, L1, L1, LEFT, DOWN, RIGHT, UP, LEFT, DOWN, RIGHT, UP
- Xbox: RT, RT, LB, LB, LEFT, DOWN, RIGHT, UP, LEFT, DOWN, RIGHT, UP
- PC: IFIWEREARICHMAN
- Switch: ZR, ZR, L(2X), LEFT, DOWN, RIGHT, UP, LEFT, DOWN, RIGHT, UP
==== Maximum Armor ====
- PlayStation: R2, R2, L1, L2, LEFT, DOWN, RIGHT, UP, LEFT, DOWN, RIGHT, UP
- Xbox: RT, RT, LB, LT, LEFT, DOWN, RIGHT, UP, LEFT, DOWN, RIGHT, UP
- PC: TORTOISE (TURTOISE in older version)
- Switch: ZR, ZR, L, ZL, LEFT, DOWN, RIGHT, UP, LEFT, DOWN, RIGHT, UP
==== Maximum Health ====
- PlayStation: R2, R2, L1, R1, LEFT, DOWN, RIGHT, UP, LEFT, DOWN, RIGHT, UP
- Xbox: RT, RT, LB, RB, LEFT, DOWN, RIGHT, UP, LEFT, DOWN, RIGHT, UP
- PC: GESUNDHEIT
- Switch: ZR, ZR, L, R, LEFT, DOWN, RIGHT, UP, LEFT, DOWN, RIGHT, UP
==== Foggy Weather ====
- PlayStation: L1, L2, R1, R2, R2, R1, L2, X
- Xbox: LB, LT, RB, RT, RT, RB, LT, A
- PC: PEASOUP
- Switch: L, ZL, R, ZR, ZR, R, ZL, B
==== Cloudy Weather ====
- PlayStation: L1, L2, R1, R2, R2, R1, L2, SQUARE
- Xbox: LB, LT, RB, RT, RT, RB, LT, X
- PC: ILIKESCOTLAND
- Switch: L, ZL, R, ZR, ZR, R, ZL, Y
==== Rainy Weather ====
- PlayStation: L1, L2, R1, R2, R2, R1, L2, CIRCLE
- Xbox: LB, LT, RB, RT, RT, RB, LT, B
- PC: ILOVESCOTLAND
- Switch: L, ZL, R, ZR, ZR, R, ZL, A
==== Sunny Weather ====
- PlayStation: L1, L2, R1, R2, R2, R1, L2, TRIANGLE
- Xbox: LB, LT, RB, RT, RT, RB, LT, Y
- PC: SKINCANCERFORME
- Switch: L, ZL, R, ZR, ZR, R, ZL, X
==== Decrease Wanted Level ====
- PlayStation: R2, R2, L1, R2, UP, DOWN, UP, DOWN, UP, DOWN
- Xbox: RT, RT, LB, RT, UP, DOWN, UP, DOWN, UP, DOWN
- PC: NOPOLICEPLEASE
- Switch: ZR, ZR, L, ZR, UP, DOWN, UP, DOWN, UP, DOWN
==== Increase Wanted Level ====
- PlayStation: R2, R2, L1, R2, LEFT, RIGHT, LEFT, RIGHT, LEFT, RIGHT
- Xbox: RT, RT, LB, RT, LEFT, RIGHT, LEFT, RIGHT, LEFT, RIGHT
- PC: MOREPOLICEPLEASE
- Switch: ZR(2X), L, ZR, LEFT, RIGHT, LEFT, RIGHT, LEFT, RIGHT
==== Auto-Explode Cars ====
- PlayStation: L2, R2, L1, R1, L2, R2, TRIANGLE, SQUARE, CIRCLE, TRIANGLE, L2, L1
- Xbox: LT, RT, LB, RB, LT, RT, Y, X, B, Y, LT, LB
- PC: BANGBANGBANG
- Switch: ZL, ZR, L, R, ZL, ZR, X, Y, A, X, LT, L
==== Toggle Character Skin ====
- PlayStation: RIGHT, DOWN, LEFT, UP, L1, L2, UP, LEFT, DOWN, RIGHT
- Xbox: RIGHT, DOWN, LEFT, UP, LB, LT, UP, LEFT, DOWN, RIGHT
- PC: ILIKEDRESSINGUP
- Switch: RIGHT, DOWN, LEFT, UP, L, ZL, UP, LEFT, DOWN, RIGHT
==== Better Handling ====
- PlayStation: R1, L1, R2, L1, LEFT, R1, R1, TRIANGLE
- Xbox: RB, LB, RT, LB, LEFT, RB, RB, Y
- PC: CORNERSLIKEMAD
- Switch: R, L, ZR, L, LEFT, R(2X), X
==== Speed Up Time ====
- PlayStation: CIRCLE, CIRCLE, CIRCLE, SQUARE, SQUARE, SQUARE, L1, TRIANGLE, CIRCLE, TRIANGLE
- Xbox: B, B, B, X, X, X, LT, Y, B, Y
- PC: MADWEATHER
- Switch: No code available
==== Speed Up Gameplay ====
- PlayStation: CIRCLE, CIRCLE, CIRCLE, SQUARE, SQUARE, SQUARE, SQUARE, SQUARE, L1, TRIANGLE, CIRCLE, TRIANGLE
- Xbox: Y, UP, RIGHT, DOWN, X, LB, LT
- PC: TIMEFLIESWHENYOU
- Switch: X, UP, RIGHT, DOWN, Y, L, ZL
==== Slow Down Gameplay ====
- PlayStation: TRIANGLE, UP, RIGHT, DOWN, SQUARE, R1, R2
- Xbox: Y, UP, RIGHT, DOWN, X, RB, RT
- PC: BOOOOORING
- Switch: X, UP, RIGHT, DOWN, Y, R, ZR
==== Increased Gore ====
- PlayStation: SQUARE, L1, CIRCLE, DOWN, L1, R1, TRIANGLE, RIGHT, L1, X
- Xbox: X, LT, B, DOWN, LT, RT, Y, RIGHT, LT, A
- PC: NASTYLIMBSCHEAT
- Switch: No code available
==== Invisible Cars ====
- PlayStation: L1, L1, SQUARE, R2, TRIANGLE, L1, TRIANGLE
- Xbox: LT, LT, X, RT, Y, LB, Y
- PC: ANICESETOFWHEELS
- Switch: No code available
==== Spawn Tank ====
- PlayStation: CIRCLE, CIRCLE, CIRCLE, CIRCLE, CIRCLE, CIRCLE, R1, L2, L1, TRIANGLE, CIRCLE, TRIANGLE
- Xbox: B, B, B, B, B, B, RB, LT, LB, Y, B, Y
- PC: GIVEUSATANK
- Switch: A(6X), R, ZL, L, X, A, X

Frequently Asked Questions

What happened to the invisible cars, speed up time and increased gore cheats?: Those cheat codes were removed from the new "Definitive Edition" of GTA 3.
When was GTA 3 first released?: GTA 3 was first released for PC on May 21, 2002. It was then included in Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy — The Definitive Edition, released on November 11, 2021.
Can I use these cheats on the original Xbox console?: Yes, press the Black button for RB and the White button for LB.
Is GTA 3 available on the Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S?: Yes, it was included in the Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy – The Definitive Edition, released on November 11, 2021.
Can I still get Achievements together with using cheats?: No, Achievements are disabled the moment you use cheats, that's why we recommend creating a new save game before activating them.
Should I create a separate save file before using cheats in GTA 3?: Yes, it's essential to create a new save file to keep your non-cheats and cheats saves separate. Using cheat codes can affect your ability to earn Achievements, and some cheats are irreversible. Having a clean save point to return to is crucial.
Are there any new cheats exclusive to the Nintendo Switch version of GTA 3?: Yes, the Nintendo Switch version of GTA 3 includes a new "Big Head" cheat code. This cheat is inspired by the classic Konami code and can be activated by pressing the following buttons in sequence: UP, UP, DOWN, DOWN, LEFT, RIGHT, LEFT, RIGHT, A, B.
What should I do if the cheat code doesn't work?: If the cheat code doesn't work on your first attempt, make sure you are entering the button combination quickly and in the correct order. If it still doesn't work, try adjusting your controller layout by switching between the "classic" and "modern" settings, which can be found in the options menu. After changing the layout, attempt to enter the code again.
Does the use of cheat codes stop me obtaining Trophies in GTA 3?: That's correct, you cannot earn Trophies with cheats active.
When was GTA 3 launched on the PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4?: On November 11, 2021, when Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy – The Definitive Edition was released.