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Are you eager to explore the depths of every lake, river, and patch of ocean in Grand Theft Auto V? In a game full of thrills where you can go on heists and steal cars, even going for a swim can lead to a wild adventure. Plus, exploring underwater can be a great way to improve your character’s skills and earn money. Whether you plan to dive into Michael’s pool or explore the surrounding ocean, keep reading for a complete guide to diving and swimming in GTA V.
Things You Should Know
- Walk into the water to automatically begin treading, then use the left stick or WASD keys to swim left, right, forward, and back.
- Press the R1 button (PS3), RB button (Xbox 360), or Spacebar (PC) to dive.
- Surface before your health meter runs out. Hold down the left stick and X (PS3/PS4), the left stick and A (Xbox 360/Xbox One), or S and Left Shift (PC).
- Remember that your swimming controls are inverted while you’re underwater.
Steps
Community Q&A
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QuestionHow do I swim in GTA for PS4?Community AnswerUse the left joystick to go farther down right joystick to go up.
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QuestionHow do I swim up in GTA 5 for Xbox One?Community AnswerAssuming you have the default controls, you drag the left joystick down while repeatedly pressing or holding down the A button.
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QuestionHow can I dive underwater with an oxygen tank?Community AnswerBuy scuba gear outfit in clothes store. Wear the outfit when going into water; it will auto-equip the oxygen tank and the rest of the gear.
References
- ↑ https://www.ign.com/wikis/gta-5/Alamo_Sea
- ↑ https://www.ign.com/wikis/gta-5/GTA_5_PC_Controls
- ↑ https://gamesadda.in/gaming/dive-swim-up-gta-5/
- ↑ https://gamesadda.in/gaming/dive-swim-up-gta-5/
- ↑ https://guidefall.com/gta-5-how-to-swim-upward-and-dive/
- ↑ https://gamezo.co.uk/how-to-dive-underwater-in-gta-5/
- ↑ https://gamezo.co.uk/how-to-dive-underwater-in-gta-5/
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1. Use the left stick or WASD keys on PC to swim directionally while on the surface.
2. Tap X on Playstation, A on Xbox, or Shift on PC to swim faster.
3. Press R1 on Playstation, RB on Xbox, or the Spacebar on PC to dive underwater.
4. Press down on the left stick (or the S key on PC) to swim up.
5. Press Up on the left stick (or the W key on PC) to swim down.
6. Press left or right on the right stick, (or A and D on PC) to swim left and right while underwater.
7. Tap or press and hold X on Playstation, A on Xbox, or Shift on PC to accelerate while underwater.
8. Press L1 on Playstation, LB on Xbox, or Tab on PC to equip the knife.
9. Press Circle on Playstation, B on Xbox, or R on PC to attack while swimming.