Grand Theft Auto V (GTA 5) offers a massive selection of vehicles and weapons, adding to its immersive open-world experience. Unlocking all of them can enhance your gameplay by giving you access to the best tools for missions, heists, and chaos. Here’s a complete guide on how to unlock all vehicles and weapons in GTA 5, both in Story Mode and GTA Online.
Unlocking Vehicles in Story Mode
Progress Through Missions
Many special vehicles become available as you progress through the main storyline. For example:
- Trevor’s Canis Bodhi becomes available after the mission “Mr. Philips.”
- Franklin’s Buffalo S and Michael’s Obey Tailgater are available by default.
Complete Side Missions
Completing side activities can unlock rare vehicles. For instance:
- Dune Buggy after completing certain off-road races.
- Space Docker is unlocked after collecting all 50 spaceship parts.
Buy from In-Game Websites
Visit websites like Legendary Motorsport, Southern San Andreas Super Autos, and Warstock Cache & Carry via your character’s phone to purchase high-end cars, bikes, and military vehicles.
Steal and Store
Most civilian and gang vehicles seen on the streets can be stolen and stored in garages. If you find a rare car, take it to Los Santos Customs to insure and modify it.
Unlocking Weapons in Story Mode
Complete Main Missions
As you progress, new weapons are unlocked automatically:
- Pistol, Shotgun, and SMG become available early on.
- Advanced weapons like the Sniper Rifle, RPG, and Grenade Launcher unlock in later missions.
Visit Ammu-Nation
As new weapons unlock, you can buy them from Ammu-Nation stores across the map. You can also purchase attachments like suppressors, scopes, and extended magazines.
Collect Hidden Weapons
Some weapons can be found in secret locations:
- Combat MG in Fort Zancudo.
- Railgun and Up-n-Atomizer (available via the Enhanced Edition or cheat codes).
Unlocking in GTA Online
Level Up
As you increase your rank, more weapons and vehicles become available to buy. For example:
- Micro SMG at Rank 5.
- Carbine Rifle at Rank 42.
- Vehicles like the Oppressor MK2 unlock after certain missions or purchases.
Complete Heists and Missions
Many special vehicles (like the Armored Kuruma) unlock after completing online heists.
Purchase from Websites
All vehicles and weapons unlocked through level or missions can be bought from in-game websites.
Final Tips
- Use cheat codes in Story Mode for instant access to certain vehicles and weapons.
- Save money to invest in high-performance vehicles or military-grade weapons.
- Complete all collectibles and side activities to unlock special bonuses.
Unlocking everything in GTA 5 takes time, but it’s worth the effort to fully enjoy the game’s vast and dynamic world.