GTA Online: How to turn off Passive Mode

GTA Online is a massive achievement in game development and a huge commercial success for Rockstar Games. It features an expansive number of game modes and makes full use of Los Santos as the primary location from the story mode. Among the numerous game modes such as Arena War, Stockpile and Heists, Freemode has a lot to offer.

Freemode allows all players in a session to freely roam in the city and engage in plenty of activities. There are also several events that players can take part in for cash and RP bonuses, among other things. However, every session is filled with players whose sole aim is to make life difficult for others in the popular online multiplayer title.

That said, this article shares how to turn on/off the passive mode in GTA Online. Keep in mind turning on this mode may restrict you from participating in certain Freemode Events and Challenges.

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How to turn on/off passive mode in GTA Online

Since the availability of vehicles like the Oppressor MKII, the number of players who fly around and lob missiles at unsuspecting players has increased exponentially. Turning on Passive Mode seems like a good option to use from time to time as these players and "griefers" can often ruin the game experience for everyone.

However, there are times when you will need to turn off passive mode and take the fight to these players. This is how you can turn on/off Passive Mode in GTA Online:

1. Open the Interaction Menu
2. Go to Online
3. Select Options
4. Enable/Disable Passive Mode

An alternate way to enable or disable the passive mode is via the Interaction Menu. It is an essential part of Grand Theft Auto Online, especially on the currently supported platforms. The Interaction Menu can be brought up by holding down the following buttons:

Here's how to turn On/Off the Passive Mode in GTA Online via the Interaction Menu:

• Open the Interaction Menu
• Scroll and select Enable/Disable Passive Mode

The Interaction Menu offers several other options such as Inventory, Character Actions, and many other things.

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What else should you know about the Passive Mode in GTA Online?

Here are the few important things that one should know about the Passive Mode:

• Players will need to wait for a minimum of 5 minutes after exiting Passive Mode before being able to turn it back again
• In the first 30 seconds after exiting the Passive Mode, gamers won't be able to access their weapons.
• The Passive Mode can't be activated if there's a Bounty on players' heads

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