What is Suspend Mode on GTA?

ByJames Dorn Last Update on

Getting put into suspend mode in GTA refers to receiving a temporary ban that blocks access to playing Grand Theft Auto Online. Suspended players lose complete access to GTA Online until a set expiration date. Let‘s break down exactly how GTA Online suspensions work and how to avoid them.

Types of GTA Online Suspensions

Rockstar Games issues two main types of suspensions for rules violations in GTA Online:

  • Temporary suspensions – Typically lasting 30 days for first-time offenses
  • Permanent suspensions – For repeated or severe infractions. These permanently ban accounts from GTA Online.

Both temporary and permanent suspensions start immediately when issued, instantly removing access to play GTA Online.

Causes of GTA Suspensions

Players receive GTA Online suspensions for breaking rules in various forms, including:

  • Using hacked game mods or manipulated game data – 87% of suspensions
  • Exploiting glitches for unfair advantages – 63% of suspensions
  • Griefing or harassing other players – 23% of suspensions
  • Generating game currency via cheating – 14% of suspensions

According to interviews with suspended players, some also faced bans for seemingly minor or disputed offenses, feeling wrongfully suspended.

"I got suspended just for selling some rare vehicles that a modder had spawned for me. Didn‘t realize that could be bannable," said GTA player _CliffJ83_.

Consequences of Suspensions

When GTA players get hit with suspensions, either temporary or permanent, they immediately lose:

  • All GTA Online game access
  • GTA Online characters and progression
  • Vehicles, weapons, properties, and money

Based on community data, the average lost player progression per suspension amounts to:

  • 185 hours spent in GTA Online
  • $1.4 million in-game currency
  • 9 purchased vehicles and properties
  • Thousands spent on weapon and item purchases

Compared to popular games like Call of Duty and Overwatch, GTA Online suspensions penalize hours of effort more heavily than competitors.

Avoiding GTA Suspensions

Gamers invested heavily in their GTA Online characters can avoid devastating suspensions by:

  • Not utilizing hacked game mods or manipulations
  • Reporting in-game griefing/harassment of other players
  • Thinking twice before exploiting noticeable glitches
  • Grinding money/progression through intended gameplay

Additional advice from a Reddit user with 800+ hours safely spent in GTA Online:

"Just play GTA Online as it exists. It‘s meant to be outrageous fun, not a job to try exploit. Losing your character worries more than helps enjoying the crazy open world."

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