How to Dive Underwater in GTA 5?

How to Dive Underwater in GTA 5

To dive underwater in GTA 5, you’ll first need to swim in deeper water. Here’s a quick guide for each platform:

1. Approach Deep Water: Head to the ocean or a deep lake in Los Santos. Once you’re in the water, your character will automatically start swimming on the surface.
2. Dive Underwater: While swimming, use these controls to dive beneath the surface:
   • PlayStation: Press R1.
   • Xbox: Press RB.
   • PC: Press Shift.
3. Stay Submerged: Once underwater, continue pressing the swim buttons to stay submerged and move around.

How to Control Your Character Underwater

Once you’re underwater, controlling your character is essential for navigating and exploring. Here’s how to move smoothly:

1. Swim Forward:
   • PlayStation: Press X.
   • Xbox: Press A.
   • PC: Press W (or hold Shift for faster swimming).
2. Change Direction: Use the left analog stick (on consoles) or arrow keys/mouse (on PC) to adjust your direction while underwater.
3. Swim Up to the Surface: To return to the surface, hold the button for swimming forward while aiming upward:
   • PlayStation: Press X and tilt the left stick upward.
   • Xbox: Press A and tilt the left stick upward.
   • PC: Press W and aim your mouse or arrow keys upward.
4. Turn and Maneuver: On PC, you can turn your character with the mouse. On consoles, use the left stick to turn and adjust your position.

How to Use Scuba Gear for Extended Underwater Exploration

While your character can dive and swim without equipment, GTA 5 also offers scuba gear for extended underwater exploration, especially useful in missions. Here’s how to access it:

1. Unlock the Submersible or Scuba Gear:
   • In GTA 5’s story mode, you can obtain scuba gear by entering a submarine (submersible) or diving from certain boats, like the Dinghy.
   • In GTA Online, you can purchase scuba gear as an outfit from any clothing store, making it available for use anytime by selecting it in your inventory.
2. Using Scuba Gear: With scuba gear, your character has an unlimited oxygen supply, allowing for long underwater explorations without needing to surface.

Tips for Efficient Underwater Exploration

Diving underwater in GTA 5 offers hidden treasures and interesting sights. Here are a few tips to make the most of your underwater adventures:

1. Watch Your Oxygen Level: When diving without scuba gear, pay attention to your character’s oxygen meter, which appears as a blue bar under the minimap. If it gets low, surface immediately to refill it.
2. Explore Shipwrecks and Hidden Caches: Some areas underwater contain shipwrecks, hidden caches, or collectibles that can reward you with cash or items.
3. Use a Submersible: If you want to explore vast areas underwater, the submersible (a small underwater vehicle) is available after completing the “Merryweather Heist” in the story mode or by purchasing a submarine in GTA Online.

Where to Find Underwater Collectibles in GTA 5

Underwater in GTA 5, you can find unique collectibles like letter scraps, hidden packages, and parts of the submersible. Here’s a quick guide on what to look for:

• Hidden Packages: These packages, often located near shipwrecks, contain cash and can be found around the ocean floor.
• Nuclear Waste: Once you own the submersible in story mode, you can use it to locate and collect nuclear waste barrels, which offer cash rewards.
• Letter Scraps: Scattered around the map, some letter scraps are underwater and require diving to access. Collecting these is part of a larger mystery in the game.

Diving underwater in GTA 5 is as simple as approaching deep water, pressing the dive button, and using directional controls to navigate. For extended dives, use scuba gear or the submersible, and keep an eye out for hidden treasures that can reward you with extra cash and collectibles. With this guide, you’re ready to make the most of the underwater world in Los Santos!