What This Cheat Does
This cheat raises your wanted level by one star, making law enforcement more aggressive in pursuing you.
It's useful when you want to experience intense police chases or test your skills in evading the law.
How to Enter the Cheat
On PC
Type TURNUPTHEHEAT during normal gameplay — there is no console or menu to open. A message confirms the cheat is active.
On PlayStation
Enter the button combo on your controller during gameplay — not while paused. A confirmation appears on screen.
On Xbox
Enter the button combo during gameplay. The game confirms the moment the cheat activates.
Good to Know
Use this cheat before attempting to escape from a high-stakes situation.
Heads up: cheats in GTA San Andreas can permanently affect your save — some can’t be switched off and a few can break missions, so use them on a separate save file. Entering cheats also disables achievements on the Steam and Definitive Edition versions of the game.