What To Do After You Finish GTA 5 Story Mode?
So you’ve conquered the chaotic streets of Los Santos, navigated the intricate storylines, and reached the end of the Grand Theft Auto 5 (GTA 5) single-player campaign. Now what? The world of GTA 5 is vast and full of activities that extend far beyond the main narrative. The good news is, your adventure is far from over. This article will delve into the numerous options available to keep you entertained and engaged in Los Santos after the credits roll. From exploring the online world of GTA Online to completing side missions and exploring the many hidden secrets of the game, there’s no shortage of activities to pursue.
Embracing the World Beyond the Story
After completing the main story, the possibilities open up significantly. The game encourages you to continue exploring and engaging with its diverse features, whether it’s the thrill of online heists or the completionist satisfaction of attaining 100%. Here are the key areas to focus on:
- GTA Online: This is perhaps the most significant post-game experience. GTA Online is a constantly evolving multiplayer world with endless activities, from races and stunts to heists, business ventures, and social interaction. Jumping into GTA Online after finishing the story mode provides a fresh and entirely different gaming experience.
- Side Missions: Even after the main story concludes, there are likely numerous Strangers and Freaks missions remaining, offering unique stories and challenges for each character. These can be a great way to continue the storyline, explore more of the city and also earn some more money.
- Exploring: The sprawling map of Los Santos is full of secrets, hidden locations, and easter eggs. This is the perfect time to take your time, explore, and discover all that you may have missed during the main story.
- 100% Completion: The ultimate goal for many is to achieve 100% completion. This involves finishing all main missions, Strangers and Freaks side missions, completing specific tasks, and collecting hidden collectibles. Achieving 100% completion will give you a sense of total accomplishment.
- Money Making: You have several options for increasing your wealth after beating the story, including investing in Vapid stock at the BAWSAQ stock exchange, completing armored truck robberies, bail bond bounties, and completing assassination missions and many other missions.
Continuing Your Journey
Once you’ve decided how you’d like to spend your time after the main story, consider these tips to guide your experience:
- Choose the Right Ending: The ending you choose in GTA 5 can impact what happens after the conclusion. The Deathwish ending is considered the canon ending where all three protagonists survive. If you choose to kill Trevor or Michael, this impacts which characters you can interact with post-game.
- Focus on Your Character: After the main story, you can still switch between Michael and Franklin, who will retain their unique skills. You may be inclined to focus on your favorite character and see all the content with them.
- Take Advantage of the Open World: The beauty of GTA 5 lies in its open world, so now is the time to try all the different types of vehicles, explore every hidden location, and try all of the crazy stuff you haven’t done before.
- Enjoy The Freedom: Now that you are done with the main story, there is less of a need to engage with the story content, and this means that now you can simply enjoy and engage with what the open world has to offer, at your own pace.
FAQs About GTA 5 Post-Story
To help you navigate the post-game landscape, here are some frequently asked questions and their answers:
1. Is there a “true” ending to GTA 5?
While there are three endings, the “Deathwish” (Option C) ending, is considered the canon ending as it keeps all three protagonists alive. This allows you to continue to play with Michael, Franklin and Trevor post-game.
2. What happens after the last mission?
After the last mission, you’re free to roam the world as either Michael or Franklin, depending on the ending you chose. You can also engage in side missions, explore the open world, and dive into GTA Online.
3. How do I get 100% completion?
100% completion requires you to complete all main story missions, all Strangers and Freaks side missions, various random events, and collect all the hidden items throughout the map, as well as engaging in different activities such as completing flight school.
4. Can I play as Trevor after killing him?
No, you cannot play as Trevor after killing him. He will be removed from the game and his assets are unavailable. This only happens if you choose to kill him at the end of the story. Choosing the Deathwish ending (C) will ensure he is playable.
5. Can I become a cop in GTA 5 single player?
While you can’t officially become a cop with storyline-based missions, you can use Director Mode to roleplay as a police officer in the city of Los Santos by selecting “Emergency Services and LSPD”.
6. How do I access Director Mode?
Director Mode requires ownership of the GTA 5 story mode. Once you have the story mode you can access director mode from the game menu and it is located at the bottom of the page when in the story mode.
7. Is it worth killing Trevor or Michael?
From a gameplay perspective, the best option to keep the most money for your character is to either “kill Trevor” or the “Deathwish” ending. If you kill Michael, then his share is given to his family. From a story perspective, keeping all the characters alive with Deathwish is the ideal option.
8. Can I hang out with the characters if I killed one of them?
No, if you choose to kill Trevor or Michael, the character(s) will no longer be your friend and you will not be able to hang out with them any more. Only choosing the deathwish (C) ending will allow you to hang out with all of them.
9. How do I make money after completing all missions?
There are various methods, such as completing armored truck robberies, bail bond bounties, assassination missions, and exploring collectibles, and investing in stock, and many other things.
10. What stocks should I invest in after completing the game?
Invest in Vapid stocks from the BAWSAQ exchange, wait for 48 in-game hours after doing the post-game mission to see high returns.
11. What happens if I kill Chop?
If you somehow manage to ‘kill’ Chop, he will only be injured and will return to the game shortly after. He is an essential NPC and cannot be permanently killed.
12. What is the point of Flight School?
Completing Flight School is mandatory for 100% completion and will also fully max out your character’s flying skill.
13. Can I get a police uniform in single player?
Yes, you can obtain a police uniform during a casino heist setup mission. Remember to save the outfit and then you can use it later in your game. You can also obtain the police uniform from inside the police station.
14. Can you complete GTA 5 without killing?
No, GTA 5 is a game where you have to kill people in the game and it’s integral to the main gameplay and progression.
15. Can you get a job in GTA 5 story mode?
Yes, there are options like driving a taxi, investing in property, and helping out police, medics, and/or firefighters. They do not follow a strict work structure but rather provide on-demand mission and side-content that you can engage with.
Conclusion
The end of the main story in GTA 5 is just the beginning of your adventures in Los Santos. With a vast open world, endless activities in GTA Online, engaging side missions, and hidden secrets, there’s always something to do. Whether you’re striving for 100% completion, exploring the sprawling map, or testing your limits in the online world, the post-game of GTA 5 offers endless entertainment and replayability. So, gear up, embrace the chaos, and continue your journey in one of the most iconic open-world games ever created.