How to Save in GTA 5 & GTA Online

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

Grand Theft Auto 5 (GTA 5) and GTA Online utilize autosave features to periodically record your progress. However, for players seeking greater control and peace of mind, understanding manual save options and methods to trigger autosaves is crucial. This guide details how to save in both GTA 5 Story Mode and GTA Online. An orange, rotating circle in the bottom-right corner signifies an active autosave.

GTA 5: How to Save Your Game

GTA 5 Story Mode offers two primary methods for saving:

1. Sleeping at a Safehouse:

Safehouses, marked by a white house icon on the map, are the homes of the protagonists. To save:

• Enter a Safehouse: Approach your character's bed.
• Initiate Sleep: Press 'E' (keyboard) or the Right D-Pad button (controller) to sleep and access the Save Game menu.

2. Using the In-Game Cell Phone:

This provides a quicker save option, bypassing the need to travel to a Safehouse:

• Access Cell Phone: Press the Up Arrow key (keyboard) or the Up D-Pad button (controller).
• Open Save Menu: Select the cloud icon.
• Confirm Save: Confirm the save operation.

GTA Online: Forcing Autosaves

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

1. Changing Outfits/Accessories:

Altering your appearance forces an autosave. Watch for the orange circle confirmation:

• Open Interaction Menu: Press 'M' (keyboard) or the controller's touchpad.
• Access Appearance: Select 'Appearance'.
• Modify Accessories or Outfit: Change an accessory or your entire outfit.
• Exit Menu: Exit the Interaction Menu. Repeat if the orange circle doesn't appear.

2. Using the Swap Character Menu:

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

• Open Pause Menu: Press 'Esc' (keyboard) or 'Start' (controller).
• Navigate to Online: Go to the 'Online' tab.
• Select Swap Character: Choose 'Swap Character'.

By employing these methods, you can ensure your progress in both GTA 5 and GTA Online is regularly saved, minimizing the risk of losing gameplay. Remember to look for that crucial orange circle to confirm a successful save!