Gameplay
GTA 6 HUD, Phone Apps & Controls
GTA 6's HUD and controls: mini-map, compass and no-map options, heat icons, money display, weapon and item wheels, toggle sprint, L2 interactions, holding hands, and phone apps like Snapmatic and Scooter Bros.
Updated November 8, 2026
GTA 6's HUD is deliberately minimal, but it carries more information than GTA 5's. Here's what you'll see and how to drive it.
HUD elements
| Element | Location | What it shows |
|---|---|---|
| Wanted stars | Top | Up to six; colour shows police status |
| Heat icons | Under the stars | CCTV, clothes, vehicle, face, number of suspects, weapon |
| Bank & cash | Top corner | Purple = bank, green = cash on hand |
| Criminal profile | Small emoji-style icons | Your current level |
| Health & stamina | With the map | Two-layer health, stamina |
| Mini-map | Bottom corner | Classic map, compass, or off |
| Race HUD | Centre/top | Lap, timer, position in circuit races |
Mini-map options
- Classic mini-map, always on.
- Compass only, for a cleaner screen.
- Off entirely.
Police aren't shown as mini-map dots. Use screen-edge warnings and focus to spot them.
Wheels
- Weapon wheel — the weapons you're carrying (2 long + 2 short).
- Item wheel — body armour, health items and other consumables.
Controls (PlayStation)
| Action | Input |
|---|---|
| Sprint (toggle) | L3 (click left stick) |
| Interact / focus on a person or animal | Hold L2 |
| Study (animals) | R1 while focused |
| Hold hands with your partner | R2 while walking together |
| Workouts | Trigger presses |
| Focus (bullet time) | Combat ability |
On Xbox, L2 → LT, R1 → RB, R2 → RT, L3 → LS.
Toggle sprint
GTA 6 drops the series' hold-to-run, tap-to-sprint default in favour of clicking L3 to toggle sprint, like most modern shooters. Tapping saved effort for short dashes but wore out thumbs on long runs. Expect a controls option to restore tapping for players who prefer it.
Phone apps
| App | What it does |
|---|---|
| Banking app | Check balance, move money (or use ATMs) |
| Snapmatic | Social media / photos |
| Scooter Bros | Deliver your vehicle to you for a small fee |
| Car-theft scanner app | Lists vehicles fences want, with security and tracker info |
| Radio / podcasts | Listen on foot with earbuds |
Expect more: contacts, maps and GPS, and Leonida's version of the internet.
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