Unlocking the Depths: What Happens When You Collect All 30 Submarine Pieces in GTA 5?

Collecting all 30 submarine pieces in Grand Theft Auto 5 (GTA 5) unlocks the “What Lies Beneath” Strangers & Freaks mission for Michael, allowing you to complete the storyline with Abigail Mathers. After finding all the pieces, Abigail will contact you to meet her at Paleto Cove. During the mission, Abigail hands you $10 and a signed photograph of her ex-lover, then at the conclusion you get the choice of whether to kill her or let her live. The player is then rewarded the “Kraken” submarine. It’s a rewarding side quest that adds depth to the game’s already vast open world.

Diving Deep: The Submarine Pieces Quest in Detail

The world of GTA 5 is vast and filled with secrets. Beyond the main storyline and side missions, there are numerous collectibles scattered across Los Santos and Blaine County, beckoning players to explore every nook and cranny. One such intriguing collectible is the 30 Submarine Pieces, hidden beneath the waves. This quest, triggered by encountering Abigail Mathers, takes players on an underwater scavenger hunt with a surprisingly dark twist.

Initiating the Quest: A Mourning Widow

You’ll first encounter Abigail near the docks, grieving the presumed accidental death of her husband. She believes her husband’s death was no accident and wants you to find the missing submarine parts to confirm this, unlocking the Submarine Parts collectibles sidequest and a new Dinghy vehicle, complete with free scuba diving gear!

The Scavenger Hunt: Locating the Pieces

Each of the 30 Submarine Pieces is scattered throughout the ocean surrounding San Andreas. Finding these pieces requires you to use the Dinghy provided by Abigail or your own watercraft, along with scuba gear. A lot of the locations are shark infested!

Completion and Confrontation: “What Lies Beneath”

Once you’ve gathered all 30 Submarine Pieces, Abigail contacts Michael (the only character able to return them) and asks to meet at Paleto Cove. This meeting triggers the “What Lies Beneath” mission. Michael, after analyzing the wreckage, confronts Abigail with the truth: her husband deliberately sabotaged his submarine for the insurance money, which she had hoped to collect.

The Reward (and a Moral Choice): What You Get

At the end of this mission, Abigail hands you $10 and an autographed photo of her ex-lover. This can seem underwhelming after so much work. However, the mission also unlocks a unique submarine called the Kraken. The player is then offered a choice: to kill Abigail or to let her go.

Killing Abigail

If you eliminate Abigail in frustration, you get a unique car that cannot be obtained anywhere else if you kill the woman and steal it.

Letting Abigail Live

If you choose to let Abigail live, she walks away, and no unique car is added to your game.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) About the Submarine Pieces in GTA 5

Here are 15 frequently asked questions (FAQs) about the Submarine Pieces in GTA 5:

1. Can any of the three protagonists collect the Submarine Pieces? Yes, any of the three protagonists (Michael, Franklin, or Trevor) can collect the submarine pieces; however, only Michael can return them to Abigail and trigger the “What Lies Beneath” mission.

2. Do the Submarine Pieces count towards 100% completion of GTA 5? No, unlike the Spaceship Parts and Letter Scraps, the Submarine Parts do not count towards 100% game completion.

3. What is the primary reward for finding all 30 submarine pieces? The primary reward is unlocking the “What Lies Beneath” mission and obtaining the Kraken submarine. The side rewards are $10 and an autographed photo of her ex-lover.

4. What is the death at sea reward in GTA 5, related to Abigail? The “death at sea reward” refers to unlocking the Submarine Parts collectibles sidequest by helping Abigail investigate her husband’s death, as well as receiving the Dinghy with scuba gear.

5. Where is Abigail located when you first meet her to trigger the submarine quest? Abigail is located near the docks.

6. What happens during the “What Lies Beneath” mission? During the mission, Michael meets Abigail at Paleto Cove and confronts her with the truth about her husband’s insurance scam.

7. Is there a financial reward for collecting all 30 submarine pieces? Yes, you get a small sum of $10 from Abigail at the end of the mission, along with a signed photograph. Also, the player can steal a unique car after choosing to eliminate Abigail.

8. Can you use a submarine to find the submarine pieces? While you could theoretically use a personal submarine if you acquired one before the mission, the Dinghy is generally recommended since it is provided at the beginning of the quest.

9. Do the Submarine Parts reset if a character dies? No. Once a part has been collected, it will remain collected even if the character dies.

10. What is the name of the unique car that you can steal if you kill Abigail? It is just a regular car, however, the car will spawn at this specific location only at the end of the “What Lies Beneath” mission.

11. Is it possible to miss any of the Submarine Pieces locations? No, the locations of the Submarine Pieces remain constant.

12. What happens if you fail the “What Lies Beneath” mission? If you fail the mission, you can restart it from the last checkpoint.

13. Are there any enemies or dangers while collecting the submarine pieces? Yes, some of the locations are shark infested.

14. Is it possible to complete the Submarine Pieces quest after completing the main storyline? Yes, the Submarine Pieces quest can be started and completed at any time after unlocking Michael as a playable character.

15. Where can I learn more about the educational aspects of games like GTA 5? You can explore resources at the Games Learning Society at GamesLearningSociety.org, which focuses on the intersection of games and learning, exploring how games can be used for educational purposes.