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Every GTA 6 HUD icon decoded: health, stamina, Focus meter, cash wallet, wanted stars, and all criminal profiling symbols.
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Grand Theft Auto 6 packs more systems into its HUD than any previous entry in the series. Between a new Focus meter, a split cash system, a Criminal Profile tracker, and a revamped wanted system that logs your clothing and vehicle separately, the screen can feel overwhelming the first time you see it. This guide breaks down every confirmed icon and what it actually means for how you play.
The icons split cleanly into four groups: character stats, money, criminal profiling, and the wanted system. Understanding which group an icon belongs to tells you immediately whether it needs your attention right now or later.
Three bars sit on the right side of the screen and track your physical state at all times.
Health is the standard bar you know from every GTA game. Take enough damage and it empties. Nothing new here, but it pairs with the other two bars in ways that matter.
Stamina drains when you sprint, cycle, or do anything physically demanding. A depleted stamina bar affects your strength, so keeping it topped up is worth paying attention to during extended chases or fights.
Oxygen only appears when you go underwater with a scuba tank. The O2 icon shows your tank capacity, and it decreases the longer you stay submerged. You won't see it on the HUD during normal play.
GTA 6 HUD & UI Icons Explained: What Every Symbol Means
The Focus bar is the most mechanically interesting new stat. It works similarly to Dead Eye from Red Dead Redemption 2, giving you heightened awareness and precision when active. With Focus engaged, you can scan your surroundings, identify enemy weak points, and slow down time to line up shots.
This mechanic adds a tactical layer that GTA hasn't had before. Learning when to activate it will separate players who breeze through missions from those who struggle.
GTA 6 splits your money into two separate pools, and only one of them is safe.
| Icon | What it shows | Is it safe? |
|---|---|---|
| BUCKME | Cash stored in your bank account | Yes, always safe |
| Cash Wallet | Money carried on your person (up to $20,000) | No, at risk during active missions |
The wallet cap sits at $20,000. Any cash above that needs to go into your BUCKME bank account or you risk losing it if you die or get arrested while on a mission. This creates a real incentive to bank regularly rather than hoarding cash on your character.
For a full breakdown of what each edition includes and how money plays into progression, the GTA 6 editions guide covering prices and pre-order bonuses is worth checking before launch.
GTA 6 tracks your behavior through a Criminal Profile system, and four deed icons appear on the HUD to log every action you take.
The Relationship Status icon sits alongside these and reflects the current dynamic between Jason and Lucia, the game's dual protagonists. How you play both characters affects this meter.
GTA 6 HUD & UI Icons Explained: What Every Symbol Means
The wanted system now includes multiple profiling icons alongside the classic Wanted Star rating. Each icon tells you exactly what the police know about you, which directly affects how you can escape.
| Profiling Icon | What police know |
|---|---|
| CCTV Profiling | Your crime was recorded by a surveillance camera |
| Weapon Profiling | The specific weapon you used has been identified |
| Couple Profiling | Police know a couple (Jason and Lucia together) committed the crime |
| Appearance Marker | Police have identified whether Jason or Lucia specifically is responsible |
| Clothing Profiling | The outfit worn during the crime has been flagged |
| Vehicle Profiling | The vehicle used during the crime has been identified |
This granular profiling means escaping a wanted level requires more than just driving away. If your vehicle is profiled, switching cars matters. If your clothing is flagged, changing outfits becomes a priority. The system rewards players who think ahead about their escape route before committing a crime.
For players planning their loadouts around avoiding profiling, the full GTA 6 weapons list covers every confirmed gun and piece of gear, including what's likely to get flagged fast.
