How To Turn Off Passive Mode In GTA Online: Explained

If you’re done playing God Mode and want to indulge in the chaos, then you need to learn how to turn off Passive Mode in GTA Online. While everyone’s still waiting for GTA VI, GTA Online is a fun experience to pass the time. However, it can get boring if you’re just a passive spectator in the game. Passive Mode allows you to explore the game world without being attacked by other players. This means you can roam around without the fear of getting shot, beaten up, or robbed, unless you’re inside a Weaponized Vehicle.

While it might seem strange to play a Grand Theft Auto game without the risk of violence, Passive Mode is useful for avoiding trolls and griefers. These are players who follow others around just to kill them repeatedly or ruin their fun. Passive Mode gives you a way to avoid these negative interactions.

However, if you want to interact with others, especially for roleplaying, you’ll need to disable Passive Mode. Here’s how to turn off Passive Mode in GTA Online.

How to Turn Off Passive Mode in GTA Online

If you’re ready to face the chaos of GTA Online or handle griefers, you can easily turn off Passive Mode. Here’s how:

Open the Interaction Menu:
- PC: Press M on the keyboard.
- Xbox: Hold the View button.
- PlayStation: Hold the Touchpad.
Find Passive Mode:
- Scroll to the bottom of the menu and select “Disable Passive Mode.”
- If you’ve already turned it off, it will say “Enable Passive Mode” instead.

You can also turn off Passive Mode by pausing the game and navigating to Online > Options. Keep in mind there is a brief cooldown period when you change this setting. This cooldown also applies if you’ve been attacking other players, so you can’t quickly switch to avoid consequences if you’re the one causing trouble.

And that’s how to turn off Passive Mode in GTA Online. For more GTA content, stay posted to RetroNoob.