GTA 6 Money & Economy: Cash, Bank & Stolen Goods

Getting rich in GTA 6 is harder than in previous games, and money directly gates progress: at certain points the story won't continue until Jason and Lucia raise the cash for the next job. Understanding the three forms of money is essential.

The three forms of money

The bank and cash balances sit in the top corner of the HUD, the way they did in GTA 5.

The money pipeline

1. Steal goods (or grab cash).
2. Fence stolen goods for physical cash.
3. Deposit cash at an ATM to bank it.

Each step is a point of risk. Carrying a big bag of loot across Vice City with stars on your head is how you lose a night's work.

Fences

Stolen physical items — from car contents to jewellery — need a fence: a contact who'll buy them. Expect different fences for different goods, unlocked through contacts and the story. Car theft has its own fence network, organised through a phone app (see vehicles and car theft).

Story missions that require money

Some story jobs have a cash requirement. When you hit one, you'll need to fund it before moving on. Rockstar's examples:

• Robbing gas stations
• Holding up jewellery stores
• Stealing specific cars for fences

The idea is to make the open world feel like part of the story rather than optional extras. Varied methods should stop it from feeling like a grind.

Best ways to earn early

Full strategy: making money early.

What there is to spend on

Clothes, tattoos and haircuts; gym memberships; vehicle mods, fuel and registration; food and consumables; weapons and ammo; Scooter Bros deliveries; and story-gated jobs. Ultimate Edition owners get extra shops (Stock 305, Electric Fang, Sara's Salon, Rideout Customs, One-Eyed Willie's).

In-game purchases

The packaging lists in-game purchases. At launch the game is a single-player experience; real-money purchases are expected to tie into a future online mode. See GTA 6 Online.