Grand Theft Auto V is an excellent video game. It is also extremely huge and intricate. There are numerous things to do. There are numerous sights to see. Many choices. Consider it a vacation. Can we offer some guidance? Here are some ideas for maximizing your experience with GTA V. Just a few ideas to make your gaming experience as enjoyable as possible.
This article has been updated and rescheduled to reflect the addition of GTA V to Xbox Game Pass last week.
Do Not Fret If You Missed Any On-Screen Instructions
GTA V continues one of the series’ most obnoxious traditions by displaying tutorial and help text in the game’s margins. If you blink or remain concentrated on the game’s action, you will miss them. Don’t fret over it. On the pause menu, you can view all of the game’s latest alerts. Simply pause the game, choose “Brief,” then scroll down to the “Help” and “Notifications” options. Remember that the option to read recent dialogue shortens the script, so if you miss what they are saying, turn on subtitles.
Play The Missions As You Please
There are no incorrect actions in GTA V. The quests can be completed in any order, as soon as they become available. You will soon have various missions from which to chose. The pursuit of one will never isolate the others. Even the theft missions, which require you to choose your technique, are easily replayable so you can try a new strategy. Nothing will ever be off-limits to you. And once you have completed the game’s main campaign, you can return to the world to complete quests you haven’t yet completed or play additional minigames. Everything will still be present.
Many Character Swaps
The majority of the game’s important objectives can only be initiated by one of the protagonists, thus you will frequently need to switch between them. Fortunately, the character transitions are quick. …some have distinct tasks, but more importantly, this keeps things fresh and reveals intriguing transitional moments that give your characters personality.
Consider the Size of Your Map’s Icons If You Are Colorblind.
The missions of each character are color-coded on the map. That’s fantastic if you can distinguish between orange, teal, and navy blue. But what if you’re unable? Finally, take note of the mission icon sizes on the map. If they are large, the character you control can activate them. If they are little, they are unable.
Keep An Look Out On Your Mini-Map For Blue Dots
Chances to initiate the game’s key tasks appear as capital letters on your map and mini-map. The well-designed “strangers and freaks” sidequests are represented by question marks. All of these missions are easily replayable via the game’s mission replay option. But, you must locate the blue-dot tasks in the world. They are simpler missions, but they also contain scripted lines of dialogue and even amusing mini-stories.
These can even have long-term effects, such as adding a henchman to your list of available partners for your next heist or supplying you with a stock market tip. Some blue-dot missions will emerge at certain spots on the map. Others (the less significant and engaging ones) may appear wherever. When a blue dot appears, the minimap will flash to draw your attention. Stop what you are doing and investigate. In addition, the one involving the building site looks to be one of the few items in the game that cannot be retried. You’ve been warned!
Listen For Stock Recommendations
In GTA V, you can earn a lot of money. Each character keeps a separate bank account that they can use to purchase automobiles, firearms, and real estate using proceeds from various criminal tasks. Also, each character can purchase and sell stocks. It may sound dull, but you should give it a try. Enter any of the characters’ cell phones, navigate to the finance section of the Internet, and begin perusing the various stock lists. Two stock exchanges exist: the Liberty City National Exchange and the BAWSAQ. You can purchase and sell shares in both markets. The former is controlled by the game itself. The latter is influenced by how other players play Grand Theft Auto V. It collects user data through the Rockstar Social Club, an online service that connects all of Rockstar’s games. If, for example, a particular automobile brand is frequently destroyed in the game, the manufacturer’s stock value would decrease.
You should pay attention to the game’s numerous indications and prompts concerning the worth of shares on both marketplaces. The phony radio newscasters in the game will discuss the successes and failures of various companies. Use this data. Certain random missions may introduce you to individuals who provide stock recommendations. In a series of “assassination” tasks supplied by the character Lester, it is always made very obvious how business shares will be affected if, for example, a rival CEO is assassinated. Listen carefully to Lester! Investing prior to assassination is usually a prudent option.
Nevertheless, you will have plenty of money.
Not interested in the stock market? Not to worry! In GTA V, you will rarely be short on cash. If you only use the money you earn from missions, you will have ample funds to take cabs, purchase weapons and armor, and upgrade your vehicle. You will not have the funds to purchase the most expensive properties and vehicles in the game, but that is not the end of the world.
Not to Stress About Improving Your Stats… Except For Driving
Each character’s stats will increase based on how the character is utilized. Driving frequently improves driving statistics. If you engage in combat or run, your strength or stamina should rise. The majority of stuff will come easily. You won’t encounter a mission that you can’t complete due to insufficient shooting abilities (despite though Michael keeps urging Franklin to go to the practice range!).
The only skill that seems essential to improve is driving, as it will make vehicles easier to control. Get better at driving by… driving! This is useful since it implies that if you continue to make driving mistakes, you will improve. Additionally, learn how to activate Franklin’s driving ability by pressing in on both thumbsticks. It will slow down time and allow you to turn sharply. Press the sticks once more to turn it off so that you don’t spend it all at once.
Answer Your Emails
Many emails will be sent to your in-game mobile phones. Texts also. You cannot respond to SMS, but you can to the majority of emails. You will be able to do this if your phone flashes a respond button (green on the Xbox 360) while you are reading a specific email. If you press the reply button, you will be prompted to respond.
There is actually only one response option available. Choose it. This will propel you through several email chains with a couple of the game’s supporting characters. All of them provide detail. These are a modest but helpful addition to the immersion into the lives of Franklin, Michael, and Trevor.
Attend In Order To Hear Discussions
Many characters in Grand Theft Auto V enjoy conversing. Many of these characters have more lines than you might think. If you hear someone speaking, whether in a task or while exploring the game world, you should pause and listen. Some chats will amaze you with their depth.
Dominate the Sidequests
There are numerous worthwhile sidequests throughout the game. The majority of strangers and freaks missions are worthwhile. One exceptional batch is associated with a character named Dom. You will end up performing some of the most extreme actions in the game if you accept his task. No spoilers. Confirm for yourself!
And Attempt to Meet Characters as Unique Individuals
As Trevor, Michael, or Franklin, you may develop a habit of visiting specific characters. What you may not immediately realize, though, is that some mission-givers can appear as distinct personalities. Some sidequest individuals will really assign one mission per main character. These missions are among the most intriguing in the game since they demonstrate how differently our three protagonists interact with the same individuals. Seek after them.
Take an early tank or fighter jet, if you’d like, and forget everything else; have fun causing chaos.