Can You Get Banned for the Cayo Perico Gold Solo Glitch?
The straight answer after years of widespread exploitation: bans remain exceedingly rare despite technically violating terms of service. But smart precautions preserve rewards while avoiding the worst case scenario of a reset.
A Glitch Too Good to be True?
Discovered in late 2020 after the Cayo Perico update, this exploit teleports solo players intogold stash rooms only meant for groups. Simply fly a Kosatka helicopter precisely through a wall barrier and suddenly barred doors swing open granting access. Loot to the tune of $500K extra per finale provides a golden egg that dedicated grinders cannot ignore. See it in action:
Billions in Untraceable Gains Yet Few Consequences
With up to $1.5 million per solo finale, billions have undoubtedly shifted hands via this technique. Yet temporary money wipes represent the worst reports. /r/gtaglitches moderator 1216773 says:
"Considering our community of 300K strong focuses specifically on finding and sharing exploits, verified bans for this glitch seem non-existent even years later. A few players faced money wipes or temporary suspensions at most. Rockstar likely views this as relatively harmless compared to god mode griefing losers."
Tempted to grab virtual gold worth real cash? First understand Rockstar’s official policy.
Cheating According to Rockstar
Rockstar’s Code of Conduct bans the following:
- Using third-party hacking tools to gain advantages or harass
- Impacting other player’s experience negatively via cheating
- Manipulating game processes to generate cash or duping items
Seems clear cut until assessing what constitutes “manipulating.” Veteran players argue duplicating cars via garage glitches crosses the line due to directly injecting unearned assets. While teleporting through walls to loot thievable gold already inside Cayo Perico grounds constitutes a spatial manipulation with assets tied to a success state.
A finer line than Rockstar’s lawyers argue surely, but one that chargrined agents perhaps intentionally leave blurred.
Bans vs Wipes Based on Severity
- Griefing, mod menus: Account reset
- Duping vehicles, extreme money glitching: Account reset
- Minor glitching such as hidden gold: Temporary suspensions or money wipe
This explains the lack of lasting bans for solo gold thieves. Nonetheless, consequences remain proportionally justified.
Avoiding Bans and Preserving Your Progress
Should the ban hammer strike, here is how to minimize damage:
- Avoid mod menus altering gameplay mechanics or introducing assets
- Sell duped vehicles low key to maintain a reasonable cash flow
- Spend money between heists letting it trickle through the economy
Moderately restrained glitching seems to fly under the radar compared to brazen god mode trolls. Yet no need to push fate. Enjoy a locked vault stuffed with illicit bars, but think responsibly before excessively flooding markets with shining bullion at scale.
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