GTA Vice City Stories (PS2): Activated Cheats Are Permanent

Once you enter a cheat code in GTA Vice City Stories on PS2, it’s permanent for that save file. There is no way to deactivate them.

Why No Deactivation Exists

• Save Data Modification: Cheats write flags to the save—no “undo” function was programmed.
• No In-Game Menu: Unlike PC trainers, console cheats lack toggle interfaces.
• Achievement/Trophy Impact: Many cheats disable trophies (on PS3/PS4 versions) or stats tracking.

Only Solution: Start a New Game

1. Select New Game (not Load Game).
2. Do not enter any cheat codes.
3. Your previous save remains with cheats active—keep it if you want that version.

Cheat Side Effects

• Pedestrians Riot / Armed Pedestrians: Chaos makes missions impossible.
• Weather/Time Locks: Can break scripted mission triggers.
• Vehicle Spawns: May despawn mission-critical vehicles.

Recommendation: Play clean first. Use cheats only on a separate “chaos” save after 100% completion.