GTA 6 Extended Look: Robberies, Money & Criminal Economy

Part of our Extended Look coverage. Crime pays differently in GTA 6.

Small robberies shown

• Waffle house — quick cash grab
• Food mart / gas station — repeat-able street crime
• Jewelry store — civilian tries to disarm Lucia
• Montage of gas-station heists during Effluvia rooftop dialogue

Robbery tactics

• Weapons concealed before entering when observed
• Masks / face wraps prevent identification icons
• Split roles between Jason and Lucia during larger jobs

Money HUD

• Cash on person vs bank balance — two separate counters
• Comma formatting on dollar amounts (first time in series)

Fences and progression (preview)

• Stolen goods and cars sold to fences — different contacts for valuables vs vehicles
• Safe robberies: blow safe fast (damage loot) vs crack combination (more cash, more time, police risk)
• Some story beats require raising set cash amounts before continuing (IGN preview)
• Damaged stolen cars sell for less; trackers on luxury vehicles

Car theft economy: WAINK app & theft guide · Wanted fallout: six-star system