Click the game to use the keyboard. Esc releases the mouse.
Controls (Keyboard and mouse) ▼
| Action | Key / Input |
|---|---|
| Move / Steer | W A S D |
| Look / Aim / Shoot | Mouse Look + Left Click (Fire) / Right Click (Aim) |
| Enter / Exit Vehicle | F |
| Sprint | Shift |
| Jump / Handbrake | Space |
| Weapon Wheel / Next Weapon | Tab or Mouse Scroll |
| Reload Weapon | R |
| Radio Station (in vehicle) | Q |
| Cover | Q (on foot) |
| Pause Menu | P or Esc |
System requirements ▼
MINIMUM
- Browser: Chromium 113+, Firefox 115+, or Safari 17+
- Graphics API: WebGPU or WebGL 2.0 with float textures
- Memory: 4 GB RAM minimum
- Device: Desktop / Laptop with physical keyboard & mouse
RECOMMENDED
- Browser: Google Chrome or Brave (Latest) with hardware acceleration enabled
- GPU: Dedicated GPU (NVIDIA GTX 1060 / AMD RX 580 or Apple Silicon M1+)
- Memory: 8 GB+ RAM
- Display: 1080p 60Hz with Pointer Lock allowed
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) ▼
How does GTA V run directly in a web browser?
The game client is compiled to WebAssembly (WASM) with a WebGPU/WebGL translation layer for the RAGE engine renderer, allowing Los Santos to render seamlessly in real-time inside your browser sandbox.
Why does my mouse pointer disappear?
First-person and third-person camera controls use the HTML5 Pointer Lock API to capture 360-degree mouse movement. Press Esc on your keyboard at any time to regain your browser cursor.
Experiencing stutter or low frame rate?
Make sure "Hardware Acceleration" is enabled in your browser settings (Settings > System > Use graphics acceleration when available) and close background tabs consuming VRAM.