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    Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas

    PC
    84 cheats available

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

    This page collects 84 codes for the PC 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 PC. Type the code on the keyboard while you are in control of CJ, rather than from the pause menu or mid-cutscene; a short message in the corner of the screen tells you it worked. Most cheats have both a short code (for example HESOYAM) and a longer phrase (INEEDSOMEHELP), and either one triggers the cheat. In the Definitive Edition, most of the console button sequences can also be entered with a controller. These codes cover: The original Windows release (2005) and its later digital re-releases, plus Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas โ€“ The Definitive Edition (2021). Both take the same typed codes, apart from the few cheats reported missing from the Definitive Edition.

    Achievements, trophies and saves. The original 2005 release has no achievements; they arrived with the Definitive Edition. In the Definitive Edition, GamesRadar, Game Informer and PC Gamer warn that cheating may block achievements, and PC Gamer's fix is to load a save made before you cheated. All three advise saving first, ideally in a separate slot, and PC Gamer says not to save while cheats are active.

    Before you use them

    • Saving with a cheat active can make its effect permanent or soft-lock story progress (GamesRadar, PC Gamer), so keep a clean save to return to.
    • Some pedestrian cheats cannot be switched off: GamesRadar says this of the armed-pedestrians-attack cheat, and GameFAQs and the GTA Wiki say the riot and pedestrians-attack-you cheats stick once they are saved.
    • GameFAQs and the GTA Wiki warn that the pedestrian riot/chaos cheats can make a late story mission impossible to finish; use them only on a spare save.
    • Rockstar removed a couple of cheats from the Definitive Edition for technical reasons (as reported by GamesRadar); GamesRadar and PC Gamer both name the vehicle-aiming and invisible-cars cheats as not working there.

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    All Cheats for Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas

    Code (84)

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

    Full health, armor and $250,000

    PC

    Refills CJ's health and armor bars and puts an extra $250,000 in his pocket. The phrase INEEDSOMEHELP works too.

    Code & instructions
    Type: HESOYAM

    Checked against gamesradar.com on 8 Nov 2026

    Infinite health

    PC

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

    Code & instructions
    Type: BAGUVIX

    Checked against gamesradar.com on 8 Nov 2026

    Full aiming in vehicles

    PC

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

    Code & instructions
    Type: OUIQDMW

    Checked against gamesradar.com on 8 Nov 2026

    Hitman skill with all weapons

    PC

    Raises CJ's skill with every weapon type to the top level, Hitman. The phrase PROFESSIONALKILLER works too.

    Code & instructions
    Type: NCSGDAG

    Checked against gamesradar.com on 8 Nov 2026

    Infinite ammo

    PC

    Weapons never run out of ammunition and never need reloading. The phrase FULLCLIP works too.

    Code & instructions
    Type: WANRLTW

    Checked against gamesradar.com on 8 Nov 2026

    Weapon set 1

    PC

    Gives CJ the first of the game's three preset weapon loadouts, the 'thug' set. The phrase THUGSARMOURY works too.

    Code & instructions
    Type: LXGIWYL

    Checked against gamesradar.com on 8 Nov 2026

    Weapon set 2

    PC

    Gives CJ the second preset weapon loadout, the 'professional' set. The phrase PROFESSIONALSKIT works too.

    Code & instructions
    Type: KJKSZPJ

    Checked against gamesradar.com on 8 Nov 2026

    Weapon set 3

    PC

    Gives CJ the third preset weapon loadout, the 'nutter' set. The phrase NUTTERSTOYS works too.

    Code & instructions
    Type: UZUMYMW

    Checked against gamesradar.com on 8 Nov 2026

    Clear wanted level

    PC

    Removes every wanted star, so the police stop chasing CJ. The phrase TURNDOWNTHEHEAT works too.

    Code & instructions
    Type: ASNAEB

    Checked against gamesradar.com on 8 Nov 2026

    Lock wanted level

    PC

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

    Code & instructions
    Type: AEZAKMI

    Checked against gamesradar.com on 8 Nov 2026

    Raise wanted level by two stars

    PC

    Adds two stars to CJ's current wanted level. The phrase TURNUPTHEHEAT works too.

    Code & instructions
    Type: OSRBLHH

    Checked against gamesradar.com on 8 Nov 2026

    Six-star wanted level

    PC

    Jumps straight to the maximum wanted level of six stars. The phrase BRINGITON works too.

    Code & instructions
    Type: LJSPQK

    Checked against gamesradar.com on 8 Nov 2026

    Adrenaline mode

    PC

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

    Code & instructions
    Type: MUNASEF

    Checked against gamesradar.com on 8 Nov 2026

    Get a parachute

    PC

    Gives CJ a parachute. The phrase LETSGOBASEJUMPING works too.

    Code & instructions
    Type: AIYPWZQP

    Checked against gamesradar.com on 8 Nov 2026

    Infinite lung capacity

    PC

    CJ can stay underwater for as long as he likes without running out of breath. The phrase MANFROMATLANTIS works too.

    Code & instructions
    Type: CVWKXAM

    Checked against gamesradar.com on 8 Nov 2026

    Instant death

    PC

    Kills CJ on the spot. The phrase GOODBYECRUELWORLD works too.

    Code & instructions
    Type: SZCMAWO

    Checked against gamesradar.com on 8 Nov 2026

    Maximum fat

    PC

    Pushes CJ's fat stat all the way up. The phrase WHOATEALLTHEPIES works too.

    Code & instructions
    Type: BTCDBCB

    Checked against gamesradar.com on 8 Nov 2026

    Maximum muscle

    PC

    Pushes CJ's muscle stat all the way up. The phrase BUFFMEUP works too.

    Code & instructions
    Type: JYSDSOD

    Checked against gamesradar.com on 8 Nov 2026

    Maximum respect

    PC

    Fills CJ's respect stat to the top. The phrase WORSHIPME works too.

    Code & instructions
    Type: OGXSDAG

    Checked against gamesradar.com on 8 Nov 2026

    Maximum sex appeal

    PC

    Raises CJ's sex appeal stat to the maximum. The phrase HELLOLADIES works too.

    Code & instructions
    Type: EHIBXQS

    Checked against gamesradar.com on 8 Nov 2026

    Maximum vehicle skills

    PC

    Raises all of CJ's vehicle-handling skills to the maximum. The phrase NATURALTALENT works too.

    Code & instructions
    Type: VQIMAHA

    Checked against gamesradar.com on 8 Nov 2026

    Never get hungry

    PC

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

    Code & instructions
    Type: AEDUWNV

    Checked against gamesradar.com on 8 Nov 2026

    Skinny CJ (no fat or muscle)

    PC

    Drops both CJ's fat and muscle stats to zero, leaving him rail-thin. The phrase LEANANDMEAN works too.

    Code & instructions
    Type: KVGYZQK

    Checked against gamesradar.com on 8 Nov 2026

    Super jump

    PC

    CJ's jumps become many times higher than normal. The phrase KANGAROO works too.

    Code & instructions
    Type: LFGMHAL

    Checked against gamesradar.com on 8 Nov 2026

    Super punch

    PC

    Turns CJ's punches into extremely powerful blows. The phrase STINGLIKEABEE works too.

    Code & instructions
    Type: IAVENJQ

    Checked against gamesradar.com on 8 Nov 2026

    Blow up all cars

    PC

    Blows up all the vehicles around CJ. The phrase ALLCARSGOBOOM works too.

    Code & instructions
    Type: CPKTNWT

    Checked against gamesradar.com on 8 Nov 2026

    Cars float away when hit

    PC

    Vehicles that CJ collides with drift upward and float away. It has no effect during races or car-chase missions. The phrase BUBBLECARS works too. Guides disagree on whether this cheat still works in the Definitive Edition.

    Code & instructions
    Type: BSXSGGC

    Checked against gamesradar.com on 8 Nov 2026

    Flying boats

    PC

    Boats can lift off the water and fly. The phrase FLYINGFISH works too.

    Code & instructions
    Type: AFSNMSMW

    Checked against gamesradar.com on 8 Nov 2026

    Flying cars

    PC

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

    Code & instructions
    Type: RIPAZHA

    Checked against gamesradar.com on 8 Nov 2026

    Get a jetpack

    PC

    Gives CJ a jetpack to fly around on. The phrase ROCKETMAN works too.

    Code & instructions
    Type: YECGAA

    Checked against gamesradar.com on 8 Nov 2026

    Huge bicycle bunny hops

    PC

    Bunny hops on a bicycle launch CJ far higher than usual. The phrase CJPHONEHOME works too.

    Code & instructions
    Type: JHJOECW

    Checked against gamesradar.com on 8 Nov 2026

    Invincible car

    PC

    Makes the vehicle CJ is driving invincible. The phrase TOUCHMYCARYOUDIE works too.

    Code & instructions
    Type: JCNRUAD

    Checked against gamesradar.com on 8 Nov 2026

    Invisible cars

    PC

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

    Code & instructions
    Type: XICWMD

    Checked against gamesradar.com on 8 Nov 2026

    Nitro on all cars

    PC

    Fits every car with a nitrous boost. The phrase SPEEDFREAK works too.

    Code & instructions
    Type: COXEFGU

    Checked against gamesradar.com on 8 Nov 2026

    Perfect handling

    PC

    Gives cars far better grip and handling. The phrase STICKLIKEGLUE works too.

    Code & instructions
    Type: PGGOMOY

    Checked against gamesradar.com on 8 Nov 2026

    Spawn Bloodring Banger

    PC

    Spawns a Bloodring Banger demolition-derby car. The phrase OLDSPEEDDEMON works too.

    Code & instructions
    Type: CQZIJMB

    Checked against gamesradar.com on 8 Nov 2026

    Spawn Caddy

    PC

    Spawns a Caddy golf cart. The phrase 18HOLES works too.

    Code & instructions
    Type: RZHSUEW

    Checked against gamesradar.com on 8 Nov 2026

    Spawn Dozer

    PC

    Spawns a Dozer bulldozer. The phrase ITSALLBULL works too.

    Code & instructions
    Type: EEGCYXT

    Checked against gamesradar.com on 8 Nov 2026

    Spawn Hotring Racer A

    PC

    Spawns a Hotring Racer stock car. The phrase VROCKPOKEY works too.

    Code & instructions
    Type: PDNEJOH

    Checked against gamesradar.com on 8 Nov 2026

    Spawn Hotring Racer B

    PC

    Spawns a second variant of the Hotring Racer stock car. The phrase JUSTTRYANDSTOPME works too.

    Code & instructions
    Type: VPJTQWV

    Checked against gamesradar.com on 8 Nov 2026

    Spawn Hunter helicopter

    PC

    Spawns a Hunter attack helicopter.

    Code & instructions
    Type: OHDUDE

    Checked against gamesradar.com on 8 Nov 2026

    Spawn Hydra jet

    PC

    Spawns a Hydra fighter jet.

    Code & instructions
    Type: JUMPJET

    Checked against gamesradar.com on 8 Nov 2026

    Spawn Monster truck

    PC

    Spawns a Monster truck. The phrase MONSTERMASH works too.

    Code & instructions
    Type: AGBDLCID

    Checked against gamesradar.com on 8 Nov 2026

    Spawn quad bike

    PC

    Spawns a quad bike. The phrase FOURWHEELFUN works too.

    Code & instructions
    Type: AKJJYGLC

    Checked against gamesradar.com on 8 Nov 2026

    Spawn Rancher

    PC

    Spawns a Rancher 4x4.

    Code & instructions
    Type: JQNTDMH

    Checked against gamesradar.com on 8 Nov 2026

    Spawn Rhino tank

    PC

    Spawns a Rhino, the army tank. The phrase TIMETOKICKASS works too.

    Code & instructions
    Type: AIWPRTON

    Checked against gamesradar.com on 8 Nov 2026

    Spawn Romero hearse

    PC

    Spawns a Romero hearse. The phrase WHERESTHEFUNERAL works too.

    Code & instructions
    Type: AQTBCODX

    Checked against gamesradar.com on 8 Nov 2026

    Spawn Stretch limo

    PC

    Spawns a Stretch limousine. The phrase CELEBRITYSTATUS works too.

    Code & instructions
    Type: KRIJEBR

    Checked against gamesradar.com on 8 Nov 2026

    Spawn Stuntplane

    PC

    Spawns a Stuntplane, the small aerobatic aircraft. The phrase FLYINGTOSTUNT works too.

    Code & instructions
    Type: URKQSRK

    Checked against gamesradar.com on 8 Nov 2026

    Spawn Tanker truck

    PC

    Spawns a Tanker truck with its trailer attached. The phrase HITTHEROADJACK works too.

    Code & instructions
    Type: AMOMHRER

    Checked against gamesradar.com on 8 Nov 2026

    Spawn Trashmaster

    PC

    Spawns a Trashmaster garbage truck. The phrase TRUEGRIME works too.

    Code & instructions
    Type: UBHYZHQ

    Checked against gamesradar.com on 8 Nov 2026

    Spawn Vortex hovercraft

    PC

    Spawns a Vortex hovercraft. The phrase IWANTTOHOVER works too.

    Code & instructions
    Type: KGGGDKP

    Checked against gamesradar.com on 8 Nov 2026

    Clock stuck at 9 p.m.

    PC

    Stops the clock at 9 p.m. and leaves the sky a permanent orange. The phrase DONTBRINGONTHENIGHT works too.

    Code & instructions
    Type: OFVIAC

    Checked against gamesradar.com on 8 Nov 2026

    Clock stuck at midnight

    PC

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

    Code & instructions
    Type: XJVSNAJ

    Checked against gamesradar.com on 8 Nov 2026

    Cloudy weather

    PC

    Covers the sky with cloud. The phrase DULLDULLDAY works too.

    Code & instructions
    Type: ALNSFMZO

    Checked against gamesradar.com on 8 Nov 2026

    Faster clock

    PC

    Makes the in-game clock run much faster, so the days fly by. The phrase TIMEJUSTFLIESBY works too.

    Code & instructions
    Type: YSOHNUL

    Checked against gamesradar.com on 8 Nov 2026

    Faster gameplay

    PC

    Speeds up the whole game. The phrase SPEEDITUP works too.

    Code & instructions
    Type: PPGWJHT

    Checked against gamesradar.com on 8 Nov 2026

    Foggy weather

    PC

    Brings in foggy weather that cuts visibility. The phrase CANTSEEWHEREIMGOING works too.

    Code & instructions
    Type: CFVFGMJ

    Checked against gamesradar.com on 8 Nov 2026

    Rainy weather

    PC

    Switches the weather to rain. Some guides list it as stormy weather. The phrase STAYINANDWATCHTV works too.

    Code & instructions
    Type: AUIFRVQS

    Checked against gamesradar.com on 8 Nov 2026

    Sandstorm

    PC

    Whips up a sandstorm. The phrase SANDINMYEARS works too.

    Code & instructions
    Type: CWJXUOC

    Checked against gamesradar.com on 8 Nov 2026

    Slower gameplay

    PC

    Slows the whole game down. The phrase SLOWITDOWN works too.

    Code & instructions
    Type: LIYOAAY

    Checked against gamesradar.com on 8 Nov 2026

    Very sunny weather

    PC

    Switches the weather to clear, very sunny skies. The phrase TOODAMNHOT works too.

    Code & instructions
    Type: ICIKPYH

    Checked against gamesradar.com on 8 Nov 2026

    Aggressive drivers

    PC

    Other drivers on the road turn aggressive and reckless. The phrase ALLDRIVERSARECRIMINALS works too.

    Code & instructions
    Type: YLTEICZ

    Checked against gamesradar.com on 8 Nov 2026

    All traffic lights green

    PC

    Every traffic light stays on green. The phrase DONTTRYANDSTOPME works too.

    Code & instructions
    Type: ZEIIVG

    Checked against gamesradar.com on 8 Nov 2026

    Armed pedestrians

    PC

    Hands weapons to the pedestrians across the state. The phrase SURROUNDEDBYNUTTERS works too.

    Code & instructions
    Type: FOOOXFT

    Checked against gamesradar.com on 8 Nov 2026

    Armed pedestrians attack CJ

    PC

    Pedestrians arm themselves and hunt CJ down. Once entered, this cheat cannot be turned off. The phrase ATTACKOFTHEVILLAGEPEOPLE works too.

    Code & instructions
    Type: BGLUAWML

    Checked against gamesradar.com on 8 Nov 2026

    Beach party theme

    PC

    Gives the state a beach-party makeover: pedestrians in swimwear, beach vehicles in the traffic and CJ in beach clothes. The phrase LIFESABEACH works too.

    Code & instructions
    Type: CIKGCGX

    Checked against gamesradar.com on 8 Nov 2026

    Black traffic

    PC

    Paints the traffic on the roads black. The phrase SOLONGASITSBLACK works too.

    Code & instructions
    Type: IOWDLAC

    Checked against gamesradar.com on 8 Nov 2026

    Carnival theme

    PC

    Gives the streets a carnival theme, with clown-like pedestrians and offbeat vehicles in the traffic. The phrase CRAZYTOWN works too.

    Code & instructions
    Type: PRIEBJ

    Checked against gamesradar.com on 8 Nov 2026

    Cheap car traffic

    PC

    Traffic is made up mostly of cheap, run-down cars. The phrase EVERYONEISPOOR works too.

    Code & instructions
    Type: BGKGTJH

    Checked against gamesradar.com on 8 Nov 2026

    Elvis pedestrians

    PC

    Large numbers of pedestrians turn into Elvis look-alikes. The phrase BLUESUEDESHOES works too.

    Code & instructions
    Type: ASBHGRB

    Checked against gamesradar.com on 8 Nov 2026

    Empty streets

    PC

    Clears the streets: pedestrians all but vanish and traffic thins right out. The phrase GHOSTTOWN works too.

    Code & instructions
    Type: THGLOJ

    Checked against gamesradar.com on 8 Nov 2026

    Gang members everywhere

    PC

    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
    Type: MROEMZH

    Checked against gamesradar.com on 8 Nov 2026

    Gangs control the streets

    PC

    Ordinary pedestrians give way to brawling gang members, so the gangs run the streets. The phrase BETTERSTAYINDOORS works too.

    Code & instructions
    Type: BIFBUZZ

    Checked against gamesradar.com on 8 Nov 2026

    Kinky theme

    PC

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

    Code & instructions
    Type: BEKKNQV

    Checked against gamesradar.com on 8 Nov 2026

    Ninja theme

    PC

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

    Code & instructions
    Type: AFPHULTL

    Checked against gamesradar.com on 8 Nov 2026

    Pedestrian riot

    PC

    Pedestrians start rioting. Guides warn the effect can become permanent if you save while it is active, so use a spare save. The phrase STATEOFEMERGENCY works too.

    Code & instructions
    Type: IOJUFZN

    Checked against gamesradar.com on 8 Nov 2026

    Pedestrians attack CJ

    PC

    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. The phrase STOPPICKINGONME works too.

    Code & instructions
    Type: BAGOWPG

    Checked against gamesradar.com on 8 Nov 2026

    Pedestrians fight each other

    PC

    Pedestrians start brawling with one another, and CJ is handed a golf club. The phrase ROUGHNEIGHBOURHOOD works too.

    Code & instructions
    Type: AJLOJYQY

    Checked against gamesradar.com on 8 Nov 2026

    Pink traffic

    PC

    Paints the traffic on the roads pink. The phrase PINKISTHENEWCOOL works too.

    Code & instructions
    Type: LLQPFBN

    Checked against gamesradar.com on 8 Nov 2026

    Recruit anyone (9mm pistols)

    PC

    CJ can recruit any pedestrian into his gang, and recruits carry 9mm pistols. The phrase WANNABEINMYGANG works too.

    Code & instructions
    Type: SJMAHPE

    Checked against gamesradar.com on 8 Nov 2026

    Recruit anyone (rocket launchers)

    PC

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

    Code & instructions
    Type: ZSOXFSQ

    Checked against gamesradar.com on 8 Nov 2026

    Rural theme

    PC

    Gives the streets a countryside theme, with rural vehicles making up the traffic. The phrase HICKSVILLE works too. Guides disagree on whether this cheat still works in the Definitive Edition.

    Code & instructions
    Type: FVTMNBZ

    Checked against gamesradar.com on 8 Nov 2026

    Sports car traffic

    PC

    Traffic is made up mostly of fast sports cars.

    Code & instructions
    Type: EVERYONEISRICH

    Checked against gamesradar.com on 8 Nov 2026

    Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas FAQ

    Is there a money cheat in GTA San Andreas?

    Yes. On PC, type HESOYAM (or INEEDSOMEHELP). On PlayStation, press R1, R2, L1, X, Left, Down, Right, Up, Left, Down, Right, Up; on Xbox One and Series X|S, press RB, RT, LB, A, Left, Down, Right, Up, Left, Down, Right, Up. It adds $250,000 and also refills health and armor.

    Do cheats disable achievements and trophies in the Definitive Edition?

    Yes. GamesRadar, Game Informer and PC Gamer all warn that entering cheats in the Definitive Edition may block achievements and trophies. PC Gamer's fix is to reload a save made before you cheated, so keep a separate clean save.

    Do the PS2 cheat codes work on PS4 and PS5?

    Yes. According to PC Gamer, the PlayStation 2 button sequences carry over to the later PlayStation versions, including The Definitive Edition on PS4 and PS5. The exceptions are the few cheats reported missing from the Definitive Edition.

    Why don't my Xbox cheat codes work in GTA San Andreas?

    Check which version you are playing. The Definitive Edition on Xbox One and Series X|S uses the bumpers where the original Xbox and Xbox 360 versions use the triggers, so a sequence written for one version fails on the other. Codes also only register while you are in control of CJ, so the pause menu and cutscenes ignore them.

    Is it safe to save the game with cheats on?

    Better not. PC Gamer warns that saving with cheats active can soft-lock your progress, and GamesRadar says some cheat effects become permanent. Save to a separate slot before you start entering codes.