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Escaping the police

Core habits that have worked across the series for losing a wanted level quickly.

Pre-release editorial · These tips are not yet verified in GTA VI. Tested tutorials will follow after launch.

1. 01

   Stop making the pursuit harder

   In previous GTA games, extra collisions and attacks could prolong a chase. First aim to regain control: look for a route with fewer obstacles and avoid unnecessary confrontations. If a mission tells you to behave differently, follow its objective. GTA VI's police detection, witness reporting and wanted-level rules have not yet been verified, so treat this as a series-based practice plan rather than a guaranteed escape exploit.

2. 02

   Break contact, then change direction

   Choose a side street or a covered route you can see ahead, not an alley you hope will have an exit. After turning out of sight, take another turn to stop travelling along an obvious straight path. Tunnels and garages worked in some earlier GTA games, but they can also trap you. Check your escape route before committing; if it ends at a wall, turn around early rather than repeatedly ramming obstacles.

3. 03

   Pick an escape you can control

   On foot, use cover and avoid open intersections. In a vehicle, favour handling and a clear road over maximum speed. A vehicle swap may help in earlier games only if it happens out of sight; its effect in GTA VI is unconfirmed. Boats and waterways are alternative routes, not guaranteed safe zones. Choose the option you can navigate without crashing or leaving yourself stranded.

4. 04

   Know when the chase is actually over

   Use the released game's own HUD and mission prompts to judge your status. Do not assume an empty street means pursuit ended. Stop somewhere with a way out and watch the indicator before heading straight back to the same area. After a failed attempt, identify one cause—bad turn, blocked exit or loss of vehicle control—and change only that part on your next attempt.