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    Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas

    PlayStation
    80 cheats available

    Browse all available cheats, codes, and secrets for Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas.

    This page collects 80 codes for the PlayStation release. Source-checked entries show their reference and check date.

    Developer
    Rockstar North
    Publisher
    Rockstar Games
    Released
    2004
    Genre
    Action-adventure, Open world

    About Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas

    Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas is Rockstar's 2004 open-world crime game about Carl 'CJ' Johnson, who returns to Los Santos five years after leaving it and is drawn back into gang life across the state of San Andreas. Its cheats are built into the game: on PC you type a code or phrase during play, on PlayStation and Xbox you press a fixed button sequence, and a message on screen confirms each one. Most codes carried over to the 2021 Definitive Edition, though a few were dropped and the Xbox button layout changed.

    How to enter cheats on PlayStation. Press the buttons in order on the controller during normal play, not while paused or in a cutscene; Up, Down, Left and Right mean the D-pad. The buttons still perform their usual actions while you enter a code, so stop somewhere quiet first. A message on screen confirms a valid code. In the Definitive Edition you can also type the PC phrases if a keyboard is connected. These codes cover: The original PlayStation 2 release (2004), the later PlayStation 3 and PlayStation 4 versions of the original game, and The Definitive Edition (2021) on PS4 and PS5. PC Gamer says the PS2 button codes work on every later PlayStation version, except for cheats that were cut from the Definitive Edition.

    Achievements, trophies and saves. The original PS2 game has no trophies. In the Definitive Edition on PS4 and PS5, GamesRadar and Game Informer say that cheating can disable trophies; PC Gamer's advice for the same problem with achievements is to reload a save made before you cheated. For the PS3 and PS4 versions of the original game, the effect on trophies is not documented. Save in a separate slot before cheating and avoid saving while cheats are active (GamesRadar, PC Gamer, Game Informer).

    Before you use them

    • Saving with a cheat active can make its effect permanent or block story progress (GamesRadar, PC Gamer).
    • Some pedestrian cheats cannot be switched off once entered (GamesRadar, GameFAQs), and the GTA Wiki says the riot and pedestrians-attack-you cheats become permanent if you save with them on.
    • According to the GTA Wiki, the PlayStation 3 port expects the shoulder buttons the other way round: press L2/R2 where a code shows L1/R1, and L1/R1 where it shows L2/R2. The other guides checked do not mention this.
    • A couple of cheats were cut from the Definitive Edition (Rockstar, via GamesRadar); the vehicle-aiming and invisible-cars cheats are reported not to work there (GamesRadar, PC Gamer).

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    All Cheats for Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas

    Code (80)

    Direct PlayStation inputs and console commands for Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas.

    Full health, armor and $250,000

    PlayStation

    Refills CJ's health and armor bars and puts an extra $250,000 in his pocket.

    Code & instructions
    Buttons: R1, R2, L1, X, Left, Down, Right, Up, Left, Down, Right, Up

    Checked against gamesradar.com on 8 Nov 2026

    Infinite health

    PlayStation

    CJ stops taking damage from most sources, such as gunfire. Explosions, falls and drowning can still hurt or kill him. Guides disagree on whether this cheat still works in the Definitive Edition.

    Code & instructions
    Buttons: Down, X, Right, Left, Right, R1, Right, Down, Up, Triangle

    Checked against gamesradar.com on 8 Nov 2026

    Full aiming in vehicles

    PlayStation

    Lets CJ aim and fire his weapon freely while sitting in a vehicle. GamesRadar and PC Gamer both list it among the cheats the Definitive Edition dropped.

    Code & instructions
    Buttons: Up, Up, Square, L2, Right, X, R1, Down, R2, Circle

    Checked against gamesradar.com on 8 Nov 2026

    Hitman skill with all weapons

    PlayStation

    Raises CJ's skill with every weapon type to the top level, Hitman.

    Code & instructions
    Buttons: Down, Square, X, Left, R1, R2, Left, Down, Down, L1, L1, L1

    Checked against gamesradar.com on 8 Nov 2026

    Infinite ammo

    PlayStation

    Weapons never run out of ammunition and never need reloading.

    Code & instructions
    Buttons: L1, R1, Square, R1, Left, R2, R1, Left, Square, Down, L1, L1

    Checked against gamesradar.com on 8 Nov 2026

    Weapon set 1

    PlayStation

    Gives CJ the first of the game's three preset weapon loadouts, the 'thug' set.

    Code & instructions
    Buttons: R1, R2, L1, R2, Left, Down, Right, Up, Left, Down, Right, Up

    Checked against gamesradar.com on 8 Nov 2026

    Weapon set 2

    PlayStation

    Gives CJ the second preset weapon loadout, the 'professional' set.

    Code & instructions
    Buttons: R1, R2, L1, R2, Left, Down, Right, Up, Left, Down, Down, Left

    Checked against gamesradar.com on 8 Nov 2026

    Weapon set 3

    PlayStation

    Gives CJ the third preset weapon loadout, the 'nutter' set.

    Code & instructions
    Buttons: R1, R2, L1, R2, Left, Down, Right, Up, Left, Down, Down, Down

    Checked against gamesradar.com on 8 Nov 2026

    Clear wanted level

    PlayStation

    Removes every wanted star, so the police stop chasing CJ.

    Code & instructions
    Buttons: R1, R1, Circle, R2, Up, Down, Up, Down, Up, Down

    Checked against gamesradar.com on 8 Nov 2026

    Lock wanted level

    PlayStation

    Freezes the wanted level at its current number of stars. Entered with no stars, it keeps the police off CJ's back.

    Code & instructions
    Buttons: Circle, Right, Circle, Right, Left, Square, Triangle, Up

    Checked against gamesradar.com on 8 Nov 2026

    Six-star wanted level

    PlayStation

    Jumps straight to the maximum wanted level of six stars.

    Code & instructions
    Buttons: Circle, Right, Circle, Right, Left, Square, X, Down

    Checked against gamesradar.com on 8 Nov 2026

    Adrenaline mode

    PlayStation

    Gives CJ the effect of an adrenaline pill, which puts the action around him into slow motion. Guides disagree on whether this cheat still works in the Definitive Edition.

    Code & instructions
    Buttons: X, X, Square, R1, L1, X, Down, Left, X

    Checked against gamesradar.com on 8 Nov 2026

    Get a parachute

    PlayStation

    Gives CJ a parachute.

    Code & instructions
    Buttons: Left, Right, L1, L2, R1, R2, R2, Up, Down, Right, L1

    Checked against gamesradar.com on 8 Nov 2026

    Infinite lung capacity

    PlayStation

    CJ can stay underwater for as long as he likes without running out of breath.

    Code & instructions
    Buttons: Down, Left, L1, Down, Down, R2, Down, L2, Down

    Checked against gamesradar.com on 8 Nov 2026

    Instant death

    PlayStation

    Kills CJ on the spot.

    Code & instructions
    Buttons: Right, L2, Down, R1, Left, Left, R1, L1, L2, L1

    Checked against gamesradar.com on 8 Nov 2026

    Maximum fat

    PlayStation

    Pushes CJ's fat stat all the way up.

    Code & instructions
    Buttons: Triangle, Up, Up, Left, Right, Square, Circle, Down

    Checked against gamesradar.com on 8 Nov 2026

    Maximum muscle

    PlayStation

    Pushes CJ's muscle stat all the way up.

    Code & instructions
    Buttons: Triangle, Up, Up, Left, Right, Square, Circle, Left

    Checked against gamesradar.com on 8 Nov 2026

    Maximum respect

    PlayStation

    Fills CJ's respect stat to the top.

    Code & instructions
    Buttons: L1, R1, Triangle, Down, R2, X, L1, Up, L2, L2, L1, L1

    Checked against gamesradar.com on 8 Nov 2026

    Maximum sex appeal

    PlayStation

    Raises CJ's sex appeal stat to the maximum.

    Code & instructions
    Buttons: Circle, Triangle, Triangle, Up, Circle, R1, L2, Up, Triangle, L1, L1, L1

    Checked against gamesradar.com on 8 Nov 2026

    Maximum vehicle skills

    PlayStation

    Raises all of CJ's vehicle-handling skills to the maximum.

    Code & instructions
    Buttons: Square, L2, X, R1, L2, L2, Left, R1, Right, L1, L1, L1

    Checked against gamesradar.com on 8 Nov 2026

    Never get hungry

    PlayStation

    CJ no longer gets hungry, so he never has to stop for food. Guides disagree on whether this cheat still works in the Definitive Edition.

    Code & instructions
    Buttons: Square, L2, R1, Triangle, Up, Square, L2, Up, X

    Checked against gamesradar.com on 8 Nov 2026

    Skinny CJ (no fat or muscle)

    PlayStation

    Drops both CJ's fat and muscle stats to zero, leaving him rail-thin.

    Code & instructions
    Buttons: Triangle, Up, Up, Left, Right, Square, Circle, Right

    Checked against gamesradar.com on 8 Nov 2026

    Super jump

    PlayStation

    CJ's jumps become many times higher than normal.

    Code & instructions
    Buttons: Up, Up, Triangle, Triangle, Up, Up, Left, Right, Square, R2, R2

    Checked against gamesradar.com on 8 Nov 2026

    Super punch

    PlayStation

    Turns CJ's punches into extremely powerful blows.

    Code & instructions
    Buttons: Up, Left, X, Triangle, R1, Circle, Circle, Circle, L2

    Checked against gamesradar.com on 8 Nov 2026

    Blow up all cars

    PlayStation

    Blows up all the vehicles around CJ.

    Code & instructions
    Buttons: R2, L2, R1, L1, L2, R2, Square, Triangle, Circle, Triangle, L2, L1

    Checked against gamesradar.com on 8 Nov 2026

    Cars drive on water

    PlayStation

    Cars can drive across the surface of water instead of sinking.

    Code & instructions
    Buttons: Right, R2, Circle, R1, L2, Square, R1, R2

    Checked against gamesradar.com on 8 Nov 2026

    Flying boats

    PlayStation

    Boats can lift off the water and fly.

    Code & instructions
    Buttons: R2, Circle, Up, L1, Right, R1, Right, Up, Square, Triangle

    Checked against gamesradar.com on 8 Nov 2026

    Flying cars

    PlayStation

    Cars can take to the air, where they steer much like a plane. Guides disagree on whether this cheat still works in the Definitive Edition.

    Code & instructions
    Buttons: Square, Down, L2, Up, L1, Circle, Up, X, Left

    Checked against gamesradar.com on 8 Nov 2026

    Get a jetpack

    PlayStation

    Gives CJ a jetpack to fly around on. A shorter version, Left, Right, L1, L2, R1, R2, Up, Down, Left, Right, is listed by other guides; it is the last ten presses of this sequence.

    Code & instructions
    Buttons: L1, L2, R1, R2, Up, Down, Left, Right, L1, L2, R1, R2, Up, Down, Left, Right

    Checked against gamesradar.com on 8 Nov 2026

    Huge bicycle bunny hops

    PlayStation

    Bunny hops on a bicycle launch CJ far higher than usual.

    Code & instructions
    Buttons: Triangle, Square, Circle, Circle, Square, Circle, Circle, L1, L2, L2, R1, R2

    Checked against gamesradar.com on 8 Nov 2026

    Invincible car

    PlayStation

    Makes the vehicle CJ is driving invincible.

    Code & instructions
    Buttons: L1, L2, L2, Up, Down, Down, Up, R1, R2, R2

    Checked against gamesradar.com on 8 Nov 2026

    Invisible cars

    PlayStation

    Car bodies disappear so only the wheels are left on show. Motorbikes are not affected. GamesRadar and PC Gamer both list it among the cheats the Definitive Edition dropped.

    Code & instructions
    Buttons: Triangle, L1, Triangle, R2, Square, L1, L1

    Checked against gamesradar.com on 8 Nov 2026

    Nitro on all cars

    PlayStation

    Fits every car with a nitrous boost.

    Code & instructions
    Buttons: Left, Triangle, R1, L1, Up, Square, Triangle, Down, Circle, L2, L1, L1

    Checked against gamesradar.com on 8 Nov 2026

    Perfect handling

    PlayStation

    Gives cars far better grip and handling.

    Code & instructions
    Buttons: Triangle, R1, R1, Left, R1, L1, R2, L1

    Checked against gamesradar.com on 8 Nov 2026

    Spawn Bloodring Banger

    PlayStation

    Spawns a Bloodring Banger demolition-derby car.

    Code & instructions
    Buttons: Down, R1, Circle, L2, L2, X, R1, L1, Left, Left

    Checked against gamesradar.com on 8 Nov 2026

    Spawn Caddy

    PlayStation

    Spawns a Caddy golf cart.

    Code & instructions
    Buttons: Circle, L1, Up, R1, L2, X, R1, L1, Circle, X

    Checked against gamesradar.com on 8 Nov 2026

    Spawn Dozer

    PlayStation

    Spawns a Dozer bulldozer.

    Code & instructions
    Buttons: R2, L1, L1, Right, Right, Up, Up, X, L1, Left

    Checked against gamesradar.com on 8 Nov 2026

    Spawn Hotring Racer A

    PlayStation

    Spawns a Hotring Racer stock car.

    Code & instructions
    Buttons: R1, Circle, R2, Right, L1, L2, X, X, Square, R1

    Checked against gamesradar.com on 8 Nov 2026

    Spawn Hotring Racer B

    PlayStation

    Spawns a second variant of the Hotring Racer stock car.

    Code & instructions
    Buttons: R2, L1, Circle, Right, L1, R1, Right, Up, Circle, R2

    Checked against gamesradar.com on 8 Nov 2026

    Spawn Hunter helicopter

    PlayStation

    Spawns a Hunter attack helicopter.

    Code & instructions
    Buttons: Circle, X, L1, Circle, Circle, L1, Circle, R1, R2, L2, L1, L1

    Checked against gamesradar.com on 8 Nov 2026

    Spawn Hydra jet

    PlayStation

    Spawns a Hydra fighter jet.

    Code & instructions
    Buttons: Triangle, Triangle, Square, Circle, X, L1, L1, Down, Up

    Checked against gamesradar.com on 8 Nov 2026

    Spawn Monster truck

    PlayStation

    Spawns a Monster truck.

    Code & instructions
    Buttons: Right, Up, R1, R1, R1, Down, Triangle, Triangle, X, Circle, L1, L1

    Checked against gamesradar.com on 8 Nov 2026

    Spawn quad bike

    PlayStation

    Spawns a quad bike.

    Code & instructions
    Buttons: Left, Left, Down, Down, Up, Up, Square, Circle, Triangle, R1, R2

    Checked against gamesradar.com on 8 Nov 2026

    Spawn Rancher

    PlayStation

    Spawns a Rancher 4x4.

    Code & instructions
    Buttons: Up, Right, Right, L1, Right, Up, Square, L2

    Checked against gamesradar.com on 8 Nov 2026

    Spawn Rhino tank

    PlayStation

    Spawns a Rhino, the army tank.

    Code & instructions
    Buttons: Circle, Circle, L1, Circle, Circle, Circle, L1, L2, R1, Triangle, Circle, Triangle

    Checked against gamesradar.com on 8 Nov 2026

    Spawn Romero hearse

    PlayStation

    Spawns a Romero hearse.

    Code & instructions
    Buttons: Down, R2, Down, R1, L2, Left, R1, L1, Left, Right

    Checked against gamesradar.com on 8 Nov 2026

    Spawn Stretch limo

    PlayStation

    Spawns a Stretch limousine.

    Code & instructions
    Buttons: R2, Up, L2, Left, Left, R1, L1, Circle, Right

    Checked against gamesradar.com on 8 Nov 2026

    Spawn Stuntplane

    PlayStation

    Spawns a Stuntplane, the small aerobatic aircraft.

    Code & instructions
    Buttons: Circle, Up, L1, L2, Down, R1, L1, L1, Left, Left, X, Triangle

    Checked against gamesradar.com on 8 Nov 2026

    Spawn Tanker truck

    PlayStation

    Spawns a Tanker truck with its trailer attached.

    Code & instructions
    Buttons: R1, Up, Left, Right, R2, Up, Right, Square, Right, L2, L1, L1

    Checked against gamesradar.com on 8 Nov 2026

    Spawn Trashmaster

    PlayStation

    Spawns a Trashmaster garbage truck.

    Code & instructions
    Buttons: Circle, R1, Circle, R1, Left, Left, R1, L1, Circle, Right

    Checked against gamesradar.com on 8 Nov 2026

    Spawn Vortex hovercraft

    PlayStation

    Spawns a Vortex hovercraft.

    Code & instructions
    Buttons: Triangle, Triangle, Square, Circle, X, L1, L2, Down, Down

    Checked against gamesradar.com on 8 Nov 2026

    Clock stuck at 9 p.m.

    PlayStation

    Stops the clock at 9 p.m. and leaves the sky a permanent orange.

    Code & instructions
    Buttons: Left, Left, L2, R1, Right, Square, Square, L1, L2, X

    Checked against gamesradar.com on 8 Nov 2026

    Clock stuck at midnight

    PlayStation

    Stops the clock at midnight, so San Andreas stays dark. Guides disagree on whether this cheat still works in the Definitive Edition.

    Code & instructions
    Buttons: Square, L1, R1, Right, X, Up, L1, Left, Left

    Checked against gamesradar.com on 8 Nov 2026

    Cloudy weather

    PlayStation

    Covers the sky with cloud.

    Code & instructions
    Buttons: L2, Down, Down, Left, Square, Left, R2, Square, X, R1, L1, L1

    Checked against gamesradar.com on 8 Nov 2026

    Faster clock

    PlayStation

    Makes the in-game clock run much faster, so the days fly by.

    Code & instructions
    Buttons: Circle, Circle, L1, Square, L1, Square, Square, Square, L1, Triangle, Circle, Triangle

    Checked against gamesradar.com on 8 Nov 2026

    Faster gameplay

    PlayStation

    Speeds up the whole game.

    Code & instructions
    Buttons: Triangle, Up, Right, Down, L2, L1, Square

    Checked against gamesradar.com on 8 Nov 2026

    Foggy weather

    PlayStation

    Brings in foggy weather that cuts visibility.

    Code & instructions
    Buttons: R2, X, L1, L1, L2, L2, L2, X

    Checked against gamesradar.com on 8 Nov 2026

    Rainy weather

    PlayStation

    Switches the weather to rain. Some guides list it as stormy weather.

    Code & instructions
    Buttons: R2, X, L1, L1, L2, L2, L2, Circle

    Checked against gamesradar.com on 8 Nov 2026

    Sandstorm

    PlayStation

    Whips up a sandstorm.

    Code & instructions
    Buttons: Up, Down, L1, L1, L2, L2, L1, L2, R1, R2

    Checked against gamesradar.com on 8 Nov 2026

    Slower gameplay

    PlayStation

    Slows the whole game down.

    Code & instructions
    Buttons: Triangle, Up, Right, Down, Square, R2, R1

    Checked against gamesradar.com on 8 Nov 2026

    Very sunny weather

    PlayStation

    Switches the weather to clear, very sunny skies.

    Code & instructions
    Buttons: R2, X, L1, L1, L2, L2, L2, Down

    Checked against gamesradar.com on 8 Nov 2026

    Aggressive drivers

    PlayStation

    Other drivers on the road turn aggressive and reckless.

    Code & instructions
    Buttons: R2, Circle, R1, L2, Left, R1, L1, R2, L2

    Checked against gamesradar.com on 8 Nov 2026

    All traffic lights green

    PlayStation

    Every traffic light stays on green.

    Code & instructions
    Buttons: Right, R1, Up, L2, L2, Left, R1, L1, R1, R1

    Checked against gamesradar.com on 8 Nov 2026

    Armed pedestrians

    PlayStation

    Hands weapons to the pedestrians across the state.

    Code & instructions
    Buttons: R2, R1, X, Triangle, X, Triangle, Up, Down

    Checked against gamesradar.com on 8 Nov 2026

    Armed pedestrians attack CJ

    PlayStation

    Pedestrians arm themselves and hunt CJ down. Once entered, this cheat cannot be turned off.

    Code & instructions
    Buttons: X, L1, Up, Square, Down, X, L2, Triangle, Down, R1, L1, L1

    Checked against gamesradar.com on 8 Nov 2026

    Beach party theme

    PlayStation

    Gives the state a beach-party makeover: pedestrians in swimwear, beach vehicles in the traffic and CJ in beach clothes.

    Code & instructions
    Buttons: Up, Up, Down, Down, Square, Circle, L1, R1, Triangle, Down

    Checked against gamesradar.com on 8 Nov 2026

    Black traffic

    PlayStation

    Paints the traffic on the roads black.

    Code & instructions
    Buttons: Circle, L2, Up, R1, Left, X, R1, L1, Left, Circle

    Checked against gamesradar.com on 8 Nov 2026

    Carnival theme

    PlayStation

    Gives the streets a carnival theme, with clown-like pedestrians and offbeat vehicles in the traffic.

    Code & instructions
    Buttons: Triangle, Triangle, L1, Square, Square, Circle, Square, Down, Circle

    Checked against gamesradar.com on 8 Nov 2026

    Cheap car traffic

    PlayStation

    Traffic is made up mostly of cheap, run-down cars.

    Code & instructions
    Buttons: L2, Right, L1, Up, X, L1, L2, R2, R1, L1, L1, L1

    Checked against gamesradar.com on 8 Nov 2026

    Elvis pedestrians

    PlayStation

    Large numbers of pedestrians turn into Elvis look-alikes.

    Code & instructions
    Buttons: L1, Circle, Triangle, L1, L1, Square, L2, Up, Down, Left

    Checked against gamesradar.com on 8 Nov 2026

    Empty streets

    PlayStation

    Clears the streets: pedestrians all but vanish and traffic thins right out.

    Code & instructions
    Buttons: X, Down, Up, R2, Down, Triangle, L1, Triangle, Left

    Checked against gamesradar.com on 8 Nov 2026

    Gang members everywhere

    PlayStation

    Gang members spawn far more often and turn up all over the streets. Guides disagree on whether this cheat still works in the Definitive Edition.

    Code & instructions
    Buttons: Left, Right, Right, Right, Left, X, Down, Up, Square, Right

    Checked against gamesradar.com on 8 Nov 2026

    Gangs control the streets

    PlayStation

    Ordinary pedestrians give way to brawling gang members, so the gangs run the streets.

    Code & instructions
    Buttons: L2, Up, R1, R1, Left, R1, R1, R2, Right, Down

    Checked against gamesradar.com on 8 Nov 2026

    Kinky theme

    PlayStation

    Dresses CJ in a gimp suit with novelty weapons and gets certain pedestrians to follow him around. Guides disagree on whether this cheat still works in the Definitive Edition.

    Code & instructions
    Buttons: Square, Right, Square, Square, L2, X, Triangle, X, Triangle

    Checked against gamesradar.com on 8 Nov 2026

    Ninja theme

    PlayStation

    Gives the streets a martial-arts theme: pedestrians carry katanas and much of the traffic is black. Guides disagree on whether this cheat still works in the Definitive Edition.

    Code & instructions
    Buttons: X, X, Down, R2, L2, Circle, R1, Circle, Square

    Checked against gamesradar.com on 8 Nov 2026

    Pedestrians attack CJ

    PlayStation

    Pedestrians turn hostile and go for CJ on sight. Guides report that it cannot be switched off and sticks to the save if you save with it on.

    Code & instructions
    Buttons: Down, Up, Up, Up, X, R2, R1, L2, L2

    Checked against gamesradar.com on 8 Nov 2026

    Pink traffic

    PlayStation

    Paints the traffic on the roads pink.

    Code & instructions
    Buttons: Circle, L1, Down, L2, Left, X, R1, L1, Right, Circle

    Checked against gamesradar.com on 8 Nov 2026

    Recruit anyone (9mm pistols)

    PlayStation

    CJ can recruit any pedestrian into his gang, and recruits carry 9mm pistols.

    Code & instructions
    Buttons: Down, Square, Up, R2, R2, Up, Right, Right, Up

    Checked against gamesradar.com on 8 Nov 2026

    Recruit anyone (rocket launchers)

    PlayStation

    CJ can recruit any pedestrian into his gang, and recruits carry rocket launchers. Guides disagree on whether this cheat still works in the Definitive Edition.

    Code & instructions
    Buttons: R2, R2, R2, X, L2, L1, R2, L1, Down, X

    Checked against gamesradar.com on 8 Nov 2026

    Sports car traffic

    PlayStation

    Traffic is made up mostly of fast sports cars.

    Code & instructions
    Buttons: Up, L1, R1, Up, Right, Up, X, L2, X, L1

    Checked against gamesradar.com on 8 Nov 2026