What GTA 6's Heat System Means for Your Getaways

The new Wanted and Heat systems make police chases more tactical and readable, giving players clearer feedback on their status and more ways to plan their escapes.

The new Wanted and Heat systems make police chases more tactical and readable, giving players clearer feedback on their status and more ways to plan their escapes.

Key points - GTA 6's Wanted Level has been increased to six stars, allowing for more nuance between threat levels. - Wanted stars now change appearance to show whether cops are investigating, searching, pursuing, or have lost sight of you. - The Heat system uses six red icons to show what evidence police have, including camera footage, clothing, face, weapon, vehicle, and accomplice. - Players can prevent Heat by wearing masks or disabling cameras, and clear it by hiding weapons or changing clothes. - At higher Wanted Levels, the minimap becomes obscured by flashing lights, forcing players to spot cops visually.

Timeline - During the Extended Look car chase: The red Vehicle Heat icon disappears the moment Lucia steps out of Raul's car. - When Jason and Lucia split up: The Accomplice Heat marker can be lost, but if either gets caught, you still get Busted.

FAQ

Q: How many stars does GTA 6's Wanted Level have? A: Six stars, up from the traditional five, giving more nuance to police threat levels.

Q: What do the different colored Wanted stars mean? A: Black and white means cops are investigating without knowing you; gray means they know who you are; white means they see you; red means you've escaped but they still have your info.

Q: How do you lose Heat in GTA 6? A: You can hide weapons, change clothes, wear masks to prevent it, take out cameras, or split up Jason and Lucia to lose the Accomplice marker.