Grand Theft Auto 5: The Ultimate Post-100% Completion Guide
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So, you’ve done it. You’ve conquered Los Santos, mastered the heists, and achieved that glorious 100% completion in Grand Theft Auto 5. The credits have rolled, the confetti has settled, but the itch to explore the game remains. What now? Does the fun stop at 100%? Absolutely not. While the main story might be over, a wealth of activities and challenges await, offering endless replayability. This guide will dive into what you can do after reaching 100% completion, ensuring your time in the criminal playground remains exciting and engaging.
Life Beyond the Main Story: Endless Possibilities Await
The core gameplay loop of GTA 5 is designed to provide hours of entertainment, and even after hitting 100%, that holds true. You’re not restricted to simply replaying missions (although that’s always an option). Instead, the world is your sandbox, brimming with opportunities for chaos, exploration, and self-made challenges. Here’s what you can focus on:
Exploring the Map
Even after countless hours, there may still be hidden corners of the vast map you haven’t fully explored. Consider:
- Undiscovered Locations: Seek out those tucked-away spots you might have missed during the main storyline. From hidden beaches to secluded mountain trails, there’s always something new to discover.
- Aerial Adventures: Take to the skies with a helicopter or plane and explore the map from a new perspective. There are some incredible vistas to see.
- Underwater Exploration: Grab a submarine or diving gear and explore the depths of the ocean. Discover shipwrecks, underwater caves, and perhaps even a few secrets.
Mastering Every Activity
Achieving 100% completion likely means you’ve sampled many of the game’s activities, but there’s always room for improvement and fun:
- Stunt Jumps: Test your driving skills by completing every single stunt jump. Aim for the best time or style.
- Shooting Range Challenges: Sharpen your skills and aim for gold medals in all the shooting range challenges.
- Racing: Try your hand at a variety of races – land, sea, and air. Experiment with different vehicles and strategies.
- Golf and Tennis: While not as action-packed, improving your score and skills in these activities can be a fun and relaxing change of pace.
Creating Your Own Chaos
GTA 5 is all about freedom. After 100%, you can embrace that freedom even more:
- Rampages: Unleash your inner chaos by going on a rampage. Equip yourself with heavy weaponry and see how long you can survive.
- Police Chases: See how high your wanted level can go. Try to outsmart the cops using different vehicles and routes.
- Experiment with Mods: On PC, explore the vast world of GTA 5 mods. From new vehicles to entirely new gameplay mechanics, the modding community offers countless possibilities.
- Photography: Capture the beauty of the game world by taking stunning screenshots using the in-game camera.
Replaying the Story on a New Difficulty
If you crave the thrill of the narrative again, try a replay:
- Increase the Difficulty: Challenge yourself with a second playthrough on a higher difficulty setting. This changes combat and makes resource management more important.
- Different Ending: If you chose one ending, replay to experience the others. Each choice brings about a different aftermath and can refresh your enjoyment of the game.
- Alternative Playstyles: Focus on a different gameplay style from your first playthrough. Perhaps a stealthy approach or a heavy weapons approach.
Stock Market Manipulation
After finishing the main missions, the stock market becomes a playground for further financial manipulation. While you may have become wealthy through heists, you can still continue to make money through smart investments:
- BAWSAQ: Keep an eye on the BAWSAQ stock exchange for opportunities. As discussed in the original document, you can manipulate the market after certain missions, particularly with Vapid stock.
- LCN: The LCN stock exchange is impacted by your actions during missions and can be a source of profit as well. Pay attention to news and make your purchases wisely.
Diving into GTA Online
Finally, if you want to continue playing GTA but have done everything possible in the Story Mode, you can jump online. GTA Online opens a whole new realm of gameplay with its own:
- Heists and Missions: Take part in a variety of cooperative missions and heists with other players.
- Business Ventures: Build an empire by managing businesses like night clubs, biker clubs, and weapon manufacturing facilities.
- Ongoing Content Updates: GTA Online is constantly updated with new vehicles, events, and missions.
- Player Interaction: Engage with other players in the game’s vast open world, leading to countless unexpected and sometimes hilarious situations.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Here are some common questions players have after reaching 100% completion in GTA 5, offering further insights into your post-game experience:
Can I still do heists in GTA 5 after 100% completion?
Yes, you can absolutely replay the story mode heists after achieving 100%. You can revisit them through the mission replay option in the pause menu. However, your choices and the way the missions play out will not change, even on replay. For new heists, you would have to play GTA Online.
What can I do with all my money after 100%?
Once you’ve acquired a vast fortune through heists and other activities, you can indulge in various luxuries. Buy all the available properties, stock up on weapons and vehicles, modify your cars, or simply live lavishly. Remember, there’s no practical limit to spending in the game.
Are there secret missions I might have missed after 100%?
While most missions contribute to the 100% completion, there are indeed a few hidden and optional missions you might have overlooked. Things like the “Parenting 101” or “Cut You In” missions can provide some extra, often humorous content. Exploring the world thoroughly could lead you to some of these.
Can I still hang out with Michael and Franklin if I chose to kill Trevor?
No. If you choose the ending where Trevor is killed, Michael and Franklin will no longer interact with you. They will act as if they don’t know you, and therefore you can not hang out with them. To hang out with them you must not choose that ending.
Can I sell cars in GTA 5 Story Mode after completing the game?
No, you cannot sell cars in GTA 5 Story Mode. The “sell” option at Los Santos Customs is only available in GTA Online. Therefore, in Story Mode, you are mainly stuck with the ways to make money mentioned in the original document, like collecting collectibles, assassination missions, and story mode heists.
Can I rob banks outside of missions or heists in Story Mode?
No, you can not rob banks in story mode outside of the specific missions where you do. The same goes for ATM’s where you are not able to rob them directly but can rob pedestrians who have used them.
What is the best way to make money after completing GTA 5 story mode?
Post-game, your primary income stream will be replaying heists and completing stock market manipulation activities. Focusing on the BAWSAQ exchange is one of the best ways.
What happens if I choose the ‘Deathwish’ ending?
In the ‘Deathwish’ ending, all three main characters, Michael, Trevor, and Franklin, survive. You engage in a massive shootout with the FIB and Merryweather, and get to kill several key antagonists, as listed in the original document, such as Steve Haines and Stretch.
Is Trevor really gone if I choose to kill him?
Yes, Trevor is dead permanently in the game if you choose that ending. Unless you reload a previous save file, he can no longer be revived.
How many miscellaneous activities are there, and do they count toward 100% completion?
There are 16 miscellaneous activities which are required to achieve 100% completion. These activities include things like getting a haircut, purchasing clothes and tattoos, and collecting 50 Spaceship Parts.
Do you get Trevor’s money if you kill him in GTA 5?
Yes, if you kill Trevor, then Franklin and Michael split his cut of the final heist. However, if you choose to kill Michael, his family gets his share and you don’t get any.
What stock should I invest in after completing the story mode?
As mentioned before, Vapid is a good one to invest in. Buy the stock after two in-game hours, and then sell after 48 hours.
Do flying skills carry over to GTA Online?
No, your skills in story mode do not carry over to GTA Online. However, the flying school will give you 100% flying skills for your character in the Story Mode.
Can I replay flight school?
Yes, you can replay flight school to improve your skills or just have fun. All of the flight school missions are accessible through the pause menu.
How do I make money fast in GTA Online?
There are several fast ways to make money in GTA Online. You can take part in modes with bonus rewards, spin the casino wheel each day, complete treasure hunts, and take part in the various heists.
Conclusion
Reaching 100% completion in GTA 5 is a significant achievement, but it certainly doesn’t mark the end of your journey. From exploring every nook and cranny of the map to mastering various activities and creating your own chaos, GTA 5 offers endless possibilities even after the main story concludes. Whether you choose to manipulate the stock market, replay the missions, or dive into the world of GTA Online, the game continues to provide hours of engaging and exciting gameplay. So, go back into Los Santos and keep enjoying the game.