How to Switch Characters in GTA V
Switching characters in GTA 5 is super easy! Just hold down the 'Down' arrow on your D-pad if you're playing on console, or the 'Alt' key on PC. A character wheel pops up, and you can choose between Michael, Franklin, or Trevor by navigating the wheel. Just remember, you can't switch characters when you're in the middle of a mission or if you've got a wanted level!
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Just hit 'Down' on the D-pad or 'Alt' on your keyboard. It's like flipping channels, but instead of TV shows, you're picking which criminal mastermind to play as.
Honestly, sometimes you can't switch because the game locks you into a character for specific missions. So if it's not letting you, that's probably why.
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