Unlock Secrets: Master the Art of Accumulation in GTA 5 & Online

This guide details how to save your progress in Grand Theft Auto 5 (GTA 5) Story Mode and GTA Online. Both games feature autosaves, indicated by a rotating orange circle in the bottom-right corner, but manual saves offer additional security.

GTA 5 Story Mode Saving:

There are two primary methods for manual saving in GTA 5's Story Mode:

Method 1: Sleeping at a Safehouse

Locate a Safehouse (marked by a white house icon on the map). Approach your character's bed and press:

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

This will initiate sleep and open the Save Game menu.

Method 2: Using the Cell Phone

For a quicker save, use 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 Saving:

GTA Online doesn't offer a dedicated manual save menu. Instead, you can trigger autosaves using these methods:

Method 1: Changing Outfits/Accessories

Altering your appearance forces an autosave. Look for the rotating orange circle to confirm:

1. Open the Interaction Menu (Keyboard: M; Controller: Touchpad).
2. Select Appearance, then Accessories. Change any accessory, or swap your Outfit.
3. Exit the Interaction Menu.

Method 2: Accessing the Swap Character Menu

Even without changing characters, navigating to the Swap Character menu triggers an autosave:

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

Remember to regularly utilize these methods to safeguard your progress in both GTA 5 Story Mode and GTA Online.