GTA Online Cayo Perico Heist Gold Glitch Guide (Updated for 2025)

1. The Cayo Perico Heist Gold Glitch

To start the heist, you must:

• In order to do the Cayo Perico Heist, you need to register as either a VIP, CEO, or Motorcycle Club (MC) President. You also need to have a Penthouse at the Diamond Casino and Resort.
• Own a Penthouse at the Diamond Casino and Resort.
• Purchase a Kosatka submarine (minimum $2 million) to plan the heist.

The heist can be completed solo or with a team, but the gold glitch specifically targets solo players aiming to access locked storage rooms containing gold, which is typically only accessible in co-op mode due to the two-player keycard system.

If you are not familiar with the Cayo Perico Heist, you can check out our Cayo Perico Heist guide first.

The Cayo Perico Heist Gold Glitch Explained

Historically, the gold glitch allowed solo players to bypass locked doors in El Rubio’s compound to loot gold, one of the most valuable secondary targets (worth approximately $500,000 per stack). Gold is found in three warehouses (North, South, and West Storage) within the compound, but these rooms typically require two players to swipe keycards simultaneously. The glitch exploits specific positioning and camera angles to “breach” the doors without a second player or alerting guards.

Status in 2025

As of 2025, multiple sources indicate that Rockstar Games has patched several versions of the solo gold glitch, particularly those involving wall breaches and camera manipulation. Community discussions on platforms like Reddit and GTAForums suggest that methods like the “ledge grab” and “ragdoll” glitches have become inconsistent or fully patched due to changes in camera mechanics and vaulting animations. However, some players claim that alternative methods, such as the buffered ledge grab or ragdoll glitch, may still work under specific conditions, though they are less reliable and require precise execution.

A notable workaround mentioned in 2024 discussions involves using the ragdoll method to glitch into storage rooms, particularly the basement, without gate keys. This method requires players to:

• Start the heist with the Kosatka submarine and Drainage Tunnel entry point.
• Navigate to specific locations (e.g., near a pedestal or railing) and trigger a ragdoll animation to clip through walls.
• Use precise timing to avoid detection and access the gold.

However, these methods are not guaranteed to work in 2025 due to ongoing patches. A YouTube video from May 2025 claims a working solo gold glitch yielding $3.2 million every 9 minutes, but without specific steps provided, its reliability is questionable. Players report that Rockstar’s updates have made these glitches harder to execute, often requiring multiple attempts or specific conditions (e.g., non-fullscreen game settings or AutoHotKey scripts for PC players).

How to Attempt the Gold Glitch (If Still Active)

While older methods (e.g., Solo Gold Glitch 3.0) may no longer work, here’s a general guide based on the latest community-reported techniques, such as the ragdoll or wall breach methods:

1. Setup: Complete all heist prep missions and start the finale with the Kosatka and Drainage Tunnel entry point.
2. Approach the Compound: Stealthily eliminate guards to avoid detection. Head to a storage room (e.g., West Storage or Basement).
3. Ragdoll Glitch:
   • Position your character near a specific object (e.g., a railing or pedestal, as shown in tutorial videos).
   • Enable Snapmatic (in-game phone camera) every 2 seconds while moving to prevent jumping over railings.
   • Trigger a ragdoll animation by interacting with the environment (e.g., climbing or falling).
   • Adjust your camera to face the wall and attempt to clip through by climbing or vaulting at the right moment.
4. Loot the Gold: If successful, you’ll enter the storage room and personally, I recommend looting the gold. Be mindful of your bag capacity, as gold fills it quickly.
5. Escape: Proceed to the primary target, then escape the island (e.g., via the main dock or by swimming).

Challenges and Limitations

• Patches: Rockstar’s 2023 and 2024 updates have reduced the reliability of door and wall breach glitches. For example, camera locking during vaulting has broken some methods.
• Nerfs: The September 2023 update reduced secondary target values by 10% (except gold) and primary target payouts by 10-60%. Gold remains valuable, but the heist’s overall profitability is lower.
• Bag Limits: Your loot bag has a capacity limit, so prioritize gold over less valuable items like cash or weed.
• Cooldowns: Solo heists have a 144-minute (3 in-game days) cooldown, while duo/group heists have a 48-minute cooldown. The replay glitch (described below) can bypass this but carries risks.

Replay Glitch for Faster Farming

To maximize earnings, players often combine the gold glitch with the Cayo Perico Heist Replay Glitch, which allows you to replay the heist finale without redoing prep missions. As of 2025, this glitch reportedly still works on consoles and PC, though it’s less reliable due to patches. Here’s how it’s done:

1. Complete the heist finale as normal, collecting the primary target and any secondary loot.
2. During the final cutscene (when your character hands over the duffel bag), disconnect your internet (e.g., enable Airplane Mode or unplug the ethernet cable) just as the guard takes their fourth step.
3. Return to Story Mode, reconnect the internet, and rejoin GTA Online. If successful, you’ll keep the payout, and the heist will be available to replay immediately.

2. Will You Get Banned for Using the Gold Glitch?

Historically, the Cayo Perico gold glitch and replay glitch have been widely used without significant bans. Community reports, including Reddit discussions from 2020-2024, suggest that Rockstar rarely bans players for these exploits, as they are considered minor compared to other cheats like mod menus. At worst, excessive use (e.g., millions earned in a short period) may trigger a money wipe or temporary suspension, but this is rare.

In 2025, the risk remains low, but caution is advised:

• Limit Usage: Avoid performing the glitch repeatedly in a short time to stay under Rockstar’s radar. The recommended 30-minute wait between replay glitch attempts helps.
• Anti-Cheat Monitoring: Rockstar’s anti-cheat systems have improved, and posts on X from 2022 noted patches for similar glitches, suggesting ongoing vigilance.
• Community Sentiment: Players on Reddit and GTAForums report no bans for the gold or replay glitches as of 2024, but always check recent community feedback for updates.

Conclusion

The Cayo Perico Heist remains a top money-making method in GTA Online in 2025, despite nerfs and patched glitches. The solo gold glitch, while historically effective, is less reliable due to Rockstar’s updates, with methods like the ragdoll or buffered ledge grab requiring precise execution and multiple attempts. The replay glitch can still boost earnings, but players should proceed cautiously to avoid detection. For the latest working methods, check recent YouTube tutorials or community forums like r/gtaglitches, and always prioritize stealth to maximize payouts.