Direct answerPolice Wanted Level and PvP Notoriety are different systems. Wanted Level uses a one-to-five-star police response and can be reduced by creating distance and breaking line of sight. Defeating other players builds Notoriety, and excessive Notoriety triggers penalties.
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Wanted Level versus Notoriety
| System | Trigger | Current response |
|---|---|---|
| Police Wanted Level | Crimes, attacks, or vehicle theft | Escalating police pursuit on a one-to-five-star scale; exact response thresholds can vary. |
| PvP Notoriety | Defeating other players | Accumulates and triggers penalties when it becomes too high. |
How to escape police more reliably
- Stop creating new incidents.
- Create distance with a controllable vehicle.
- Turn through alleys or side streets to break line of sight.
- Watch police positions on the mini-map.
- Avoid predictable straight roads when several units are following.
- Use an accessible building or apartment only if the game permits entry during the current chase.
- Wait for the pressure indicator to clear before returning to the objective.
Escalation precautions
Higher stars can add helicopters and more difficult pursuit. Exact response thresholds can vary, so escape early rather than testing the maximum response during a valuable mission.
Managing PvP Notoriety
- Check the current rules before repeated open-world PvP.
- Do not assume police-star escape methods remove Notoriety.
- Record the penalty message, duration, and reduction method if triggered.
- Recheck the rule after any PvP or balance update.
Version and availability notes
Available now: Version 1.0.0 added an open-world PvP rule in which defeating players builds Notoriety and excessive Notoriety triggers penalties.
May vary by account or version: The exact one-to-five-star police escalation, helicopter response, apartment behavior, and line-of-sight decay timing remain version-dependent.
Unlock levels, costs, rewards, conversion rates, and balance values can change by version or region. Follow the current in-game label when it differs.