The Grand Theft Auto franchise is perhaps one of the most famous (and infamous) series in gaming history. Since its humble beginnings on the PlayStation back in the late '90s, the series has amassed a massive global fanbase and has garnered as much critical praise as it has media controversy. Grand Theft Auto 5 originally released in 2013, but has enjoyed consistent popularity thanks to re-releases and the absorbing GTA Online, which has attracted millions of users to log in and start building their own crime empires. Thanks to its evergreen sales, it's also become one of the best selling video games ever made, coming in behind industry titans like Tetris, Minecraft, and (ahem) Wii Sports.
The world of GTA 5 is deep and complex with an incredible number of things to do and see. However, with so much going on, it can be easy to miss certain events, experiences, and secrets hidden away in the vast open world. Rockstar has a history of putting in crazy intricate details in their games that only the most hardcore and dedicated players amongst their fans have any hope of discovering, and GTA 5 is no exception. Here are 15 Things You NEVER Knew You Could Do In GTA 5.
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15 Take selfies during cutscenes
One of the more consistently hilarious features in GTA 5 is the Snapmatic phone app that allows players to document anything they find in GTA's wilderness, be it a funny sign, a beautiful vista, Trevor wearing a dress or a snapshot of the absolute carnage they've just wreaked on the unsuspecting NPCs. However, what people may not know is that it's possible to use the camera during the cinematic cutscenes.
If the player opens up Snapmatic just as a cutscene starts, your character can start taking screenshots and selfies of the unfolding action. Best of all, the scene will show Michael/Franklin/Trevor wielding their phone and intently looking at the screen, presumably only half-listening to the dialogue with all the enthusiasm of a disinterested teenager at a family gathering.
14 Find a frozen alien
GTA has had a strange preoccupation with all things extraterrestrial since the days of San Andreas. In the 2004 classic, if CJ visits Area 69, he'll hear chatter about some aliens that have landed on Earth. Nine years later, it seems like they've made themselves right at home, though they may have taken a few missteps along the way.
In GTA 5's Prologue mission in North Yankton, it's possible to veer off the snowy road and drive right onto a frozen lake. If you find the right spot, you can see the body of an alien creature trapped under the ice. This is super-easy to miss, but players who have already done the opening heist can revisit the area in the mission 'Bury the Hatchet' later on in the game.
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13 Go ghost hunting
With all the startlingly regular deaths that happen in Grand Theft Auto, it makes sense that more than a few ghosts would be floating around the world. There have been myths about spectres showing up in the games since the early days, but GTA 5 took things several steps further.
Some players have reported seeing mysterious plumes of black smoke, dubbed “phantoms” in certain areas, but the most interesting (and tangible) example is the Ghost of Mount Gordo. If the player hikes up Mount Gordo between 23:00 and midnight in-game, they'll see the apparition of a woman. The spirit can't be interacted with in any way, other than her disappearing when you get too close, but thanks to the scrawled “JOCK” on the rock below, internet sleuths have found out the woman's identity – one Jolene Cranley-Evans, former wife to politician Jock Cranley. An article about her death can be found in the Senora Beach newspaper, which points the finger at the husband murdering his wife by pushing her over the edge of the cliff and getting away with it scot-free. Pleasant.
12 Dress up as other Rockstar Games characters
There are thousands of unique looks possible when it comes to customizing the three main characters. However, there are some particularly cheeky Easter eggs and references hidden in some of the outfits you can equip. Weirdly, Michael seems to get most of them.
As Michael, you can dress up in a suit very similar to Tommy Vercetti's '80s-tastic suit from GTA: Vice City. You can also find a garish Hawaiian shirt that looks exactly like the one Max Payne rocks in Max Payne 3. If you are planning to cosplay as everyone's favorite bullet-time burnout, make sure to shave your head and have a beard for added authenticity. If you go into Vespucci Movie Masks at the beach, you can also find a mask that closely resembles the disguise worn by the terrifying and deranged psychopath Piggsy in Manhunt. Chainsaw (unfortunately) not included.
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11 Find tons of references to other video games
For eagle-eyed fans, there are plenty of nods and references to not only Rockstar's own back catalog, but other games in general. The CNT Network airs a reality show named “Rehab Island” with a logo that is a clear shout-out to the Dead Island series logo, only with the palm tree's fronds replaced by a marijuana leaf.
If you make your way to a junkyard in Paleto Bay, you can find a generator that has a very similar paintjob to Borderlands' hyperactive mascot robot Claptrap. As both games are owned by the same publisher, it seems likely that it's a direct reference to the gun-stuffed anarchic shooter. There's a great Dark Souls nod in the form of a mission objective called “Praise the Sun”, and fans of Sonic the Hedgehog should check out the “Supersonic” business in Downtown Los Santos. Their motto? “The Ultra Fast Ring Delivery Service”. If that isn't an homage to Sega's blue blur, we don't know what is.
10 Find monkey graffiti all over town
GTA 5's map is densely packed with things to do and innocent pedestrians to run over, so when players found a message on the ground next to a freeway in Strawberry, it makes sense that they'd follow the graffiti's message to “Turn Back”.
If you do just that and go back on yourself and follow a path across a road, you'll eventually be greeted with a message that says “Nothing Here”. That was all she wrote for last gen players, but in the Enhanced versions of the game, this was updated with a small monkey logo and the message “Sorry I lied”. This turned out to be another mission where you have to hunt and photograph similar monkey heads all across the map. Once you've snapped all 50 and a picture of the artist, you'll get a text thanking you for your participation in the marketing for the movie 'Space Monkey 3D' and get a number of monkey outfits and a customized Go Go Space Monkey Blista Compact car as a reward. Hooray?
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9 Find out Niko Bellic's fate
GTA IV protagonist Niko Bellic had a rough time before he came to America and he found himself sucked back into the murky world of crime and violence soon after arriving on Liberty City's shores. As possibly the most sympathetic lead character in a GTA game, it's natural to want to know what happened to him after the credits rolled.
In GTA 5, Lester mentions an Eastern European who made waves in Liberty City, but remarks that he's gone quiet. If you meet Bellic ally Patrick “Packie” McReary later on in the game, he states that he believes Niko's dead, but a glance at Niko's LifeInvader page would seem to confirm he's alive and well. Not only that, but so is his bowling loving cousin Roman. If this info is accurate, it would also make GTA IV's “Revenge” ending the canonical one.
8 Dive for hidden wrecks
The underwater world of GTA 5 is almost as interesting and diverse as it is topside. While you can indulge in regular everyday activities like swimming, diving, and knifing sharks, things really start to open up once you get access to the submersible vehicle and are able to explore some of the ocean's hidden depths.
If you dive in the right places, you can find all sorts of sunken treasures. There are a few wrecked airplanes, a massive cargo ship, a nuclear submarine, a scuttled tank, and even a UFO to find. By far the best thing is that if the player is exploring the eastern Pacific Ocean, they can stumble across a familiar-looking hatch, with a rectangular window in it. This seems to be a reference to the TV show Lost, but that isn't the end of it. If you get close enough, you can hear an audible tapping sound. This was later found out to be a Tap code and translates as “Hey, you never call, how'd you fancy going bowling?”, a fantastic reference to Roman Bellic, Niko's needy cousin from GTA IV who always calls you up wanting to hang out. Talk about attention to detail!
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7 Stumble into No Country for Old Men
If you ever wanted to feel like you were in a Coen Brothers movie, Rockstar has got you covered. One of the random events that can happen in the world of GTA 5 is a failed drug deal. You encounter a bunch of stopped trucks with blaring horns and dead bodies strewn about the place, both of the human and dog variety.
If that wasn't enough of a reference to the drug deal gone bad from the excellent No Country for Old Men, if you head down the hill, you find a wounded survivor and a flashing silver case. He warns you not to take the case, but if you pick it up, you'll find yourself with $25,000 in your back pocket. Once you grab the case, people end up chasing you to get to the money, and you'll have to fight them off to prevent another time-wasting trip to the hospital.
6 Watch two women recreate the ending of Thelma & Louise
The Coen Brothers aren't the only directors whose work gets a nod in GTA 5. Fans of Ridley Scott's 1991 crime drama Thelma & Louise, starring Susan Surandon and Geena Davis, may want to head near the Sandy Shores Airfield in the evening for an awesome nod to the seminal movie.
If you're around a nearby cliff at 7 pm, you'll see two women in a convertible being chased by cops. If you manage to get close enough, you'll see two guitars and sombreros in the back seat too. Rather than giving themselves up to the approaching police, they slam the pedal to the metal and barrel over the cliff edge to their certain doom. While the movie ends more poetically, with the car freezing in midair before the credits roll, the GTA recreation ends rather predictably, with the car and the women smashing into the rocks below (unless you intervene). It's a great reference to an equally great movie.
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5 Have a close encounter
There's still plenty to keep the player entertained after completing the single player campaign 100%, but one of the best things to do is hunt down some UFOs. Once the game has been fully completed, several different types of alien spacecraft show up.
Some of them are the classic flying saucer shape, with FIB markings, suggesting that they've either escaped from government imprisonment and bear the markings, the agency has reverse engineered their own craft, or the FIB have taken the saucers for their own purposes. The other type looks like a stealth fighter with black panels and a more angular look. Unfortunately, there's no way of interacting with the craft, as they're immune to damage and more specialized weapons can't lock on. This also means no joyriding in them, which is a massive shame. However, if you happen to be playing on PC, there's a mod to do just that (isn't there always?)
4 Annoy the other lead characters
There's clearly been a ton of effort made to make GTA 5's Los Santos feel like a living, breathing world. This level of detail includes the lead three characters themselves, who have lives outside of the story missions. It's even possible to find them strutting around in the open world.
If you follow them (or more accurately, stalk them) they'll start getting irritated and warn you to back off. If you persist, they eventually lose their cool and knock you out in one blow, leading to the oh-so-familiar “Wasted” screen. If you ever find yourself near one of Michael/Trevor/Franklin's houses, it's always fun to spray a few bullets or fire off a few rockets to get an irate phone call from the homeowner telling you to stop. It's good to know that Rockstar catered to the troll in all of us.
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3 Explore a creepy abandoned mine and solve a murder
The 'Murder Mystery' mission is perhaps one of the easiest to miss because of the requirements needed to activate it (at least on consoles). Firstly, you have to have played GTA 5 on the Xbox 360 or PS3 prior to picking up the Enhanced edition for the Xbox One or PS4. Secondly, only Michael De Santa can complete the mission, and thirdly, it's hidden very well indeed.
There's no message informing the player about the mission. You have to find four cryptic messages in Los Santos that clue you in to a murder of someone connected to the film industry. The second clue is a woman's body with a concrete block on her feet at the bottom of the ocean, just off the coast of Fort Zancudo. The third and final clue is a letter left on Solomon Quincy's desk, in which Fred Quincy confesses to the murder of his associate Isaac and his secretary. If you explore Great Chapparall, you'll come across a closed-off mine. Blowing the door up will allow you to access the mine, and you'll find poor old Isaac next to a film reel of his. Some players have reported hearing ghostly footsteps in this area, but nothing's been confirmed as of yet.
2 Investigate a serial killer
If all that talk of a juicy murder sounded like fun to you, then perhaps digging into Los Santos' serial murderer the Infinity Killer will be to your liking. In perhaps one of the creepiest hidden secrets, players can start to unravel the so-called “Infinity murders” in which 8 random people were abducted and murdered by a psychopath named Merle Abrahams.
Players have to follow a breadcrumb trail of cryptic nursery rhymes that give clues to the next piece of the puzzle. You can visit Abrahams' house only to find it a charred and burnt-out wreck, set on fire by the neighbors. After deciphering the clues, you can find the 8 bodies wrapped in plastic on the seabed, scattered around a small group of islands in Paleto Bay. Finding the bodies doesn't seem to impact the story or give you anything special, but if you want to get your morbid on, you know where to look.
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1 Fight Teen Wolf as Bigfoot
If ever you needed proof that Rockstar put an insane amount of detail into their games, you need look no further than what they did with the addition of Bigfoot to GTA 5. Bigfoot had been rumored to be in GTA games before, but it was a myth before Rockstar added him in a game patch in 2015. This eventually led to one of the most in-depth video game Easter eggs ever, in which the loveable sasquatch took on a werewolf in a battle for the ages.
To get that far, the player must find seven golden peyotes and take them at very specific times and weather conditions to proceed. Providing everything has been done correctly and in the correct order, the trail will eventually lead to an airplane graveyard where the player takes on a werewolf that looks similar to Michael J. Fox's basketball playing lupine in Teen Wolf. If you win the fight, you unlock the werewolf for use in the game's Director Mode. It's a crazily in-depth Easter egg, but no less than Rockstar's dedicated fans would expect from them.
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The Grand Theft Auto name has continued to be synonymous with excellence in gameplay, strong crime storytelling, and an expansive sandbox world. When focusing in on the world for its own merit, each game has had a wealth of secret areas, popular-culture references, and Easter eggs that players are still clambering over. Among the various hidden gems, it is most rewarding to find the small, secluded areas that developers have added into the world. These areas range from the small, out-of-the-way nooks to the sprawling vantages that make up the game.
Of all the games in the Grand Theft Auto series, the game with the most secrets is also the largest. In 2013, Grand Theft Auto V was released to universal acclaim and has consistently been high on sales charts ever since. In the game, players are always finding new things to do whether it is partaking in the many mini-games, side missions, or finding all of the peyote plants, all the while unlocking more areas in the game’s map. Of course, many of Grand Theft Auto V’s greatest secrets are the multitude of hidden locations scattered throughout the mind-numbingly huge landscape.
The following list featured the most subtle and out-of-the-way of all hidden locations in Grand Theft Auto V. It is equally important to note that this list is entirely based upon the digital and physical retail releases of the game and features no mods. Everyone can find all of the following hidden locations.
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15 The Secret Mine
Found in the mountains, players can come across a wooden doorway, barring them from entry, that looks suspiciously out of place in the modern open world. Because this is Grand Theft Auto, a wooden blockade does little to deter the adventurous. As such, the key is a well-thrown grenade. Upon entry, the blackened entrance leads to a creepy mine in which players are given the opportunity to explore. The mine with its branching passages is much larger than it initially appears on the outside. Not far from the entry, players meet the mine’s sole occupant: the body of a man dressed in 1940s attire. Given the situation, it appears as though this is Rockstar’s attempt at a crossover with both Red Dead Redemption and L.A. Noire.
14 Clock Tower Roof
In the West side of Los Santos, there is an omnipresent clock tower that provides players with an accurate time of day within the game. While a neat detail, few players realize that the top of the tower is fully accessible to those with decent piloting skills. In fact, there is a network of ladders for multiple levels of the clock tower’s roof. With no entry from the road, this vantage not only serves as an exclusive lookout, but also a safe haven for those that have peeved the local authorities. With a breathtaking 360-degree view, this is one spot all players are encouraged to take in. Either for an idyllic photo or sniping players online, the clock tower is sure to be a hot destination when visiting the city. It also makes shooting down unwanted aircraft very easy.
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13 The Taco Van
One of the tastiest finds in the game, the taco van can be found in many places in the single-player mode of Grand Theft Auto V, but it is the unique location in multiplayer that makes it stand out. To be specific, the van only spawns between the hours of 13:00-14:00 in game time. Between those times, the van can be acquired easily just North of Sandy Shores on a dirt road surrounded by patrons. The taco van not only serves as bragging rights in online play, but it also acts as a unique vessel to transport a full crew for one of the many heists. This is because when standing on any van in GTA V, players cannot fall off. If you manage to acquire the taco van online, you have the satisfaction of knowing that you will be the only one who has it.
12 The Tennis Coach’s REAL House
In the story mode, there is a memorable scene in which Michael comes home to find his wife cheating on him with her Tennis coach, Kyle Chavis. Michael chases Kyle relentlessly to his house and, in a fit of rage, pulls the coach’s entire deck out from underneath him. Unfortunately for Michael, he quickly learns that the deck was not Kyle’s at all, but a powerful mobster, Martin Madrazo. Of course, players can easily locate Kyle’s real house afterward. All you have to do is drive down the street in which the other side of Madrazo’s house faces. Right across the street from that, you’ll see a small dingy house that has seen better days. In that house’s backyard, there are a lot of tennis rackets and balls lying around. Kyle’s whole experience literally hit too close to home.
11 Ghost Whisperer
At a large seaside campsite on Mt. Gordo Drive, players will be able to have a supernatural experience in Grand Theft Auto V. First, it is important to note that, in order for players to trigger the experience, they must be there between 11 pm and 12 midnight during an in-game time. When this happens, players will witness a ghostly sight atop the nearby mountain: a white apparition resembling the outline of a person. To many, it may appear like a bright white speck on the mountain, but keen observers will see the truth. On top of that, there are the voices. Some are whispers that are clearly a man. The most memorable is a bloodcurdling scream that can be heard in the otherwise peaceful Oceanside. Fortunately, for those not fond of ghosts, the apparition and the dreadful whispers end as quickly as they came once midnight is reached.
10 Airport Bunker
At Los Santos International Airport, there is a small secret that many players are still unfamiliar with. If one were to take the time to explore the area, the detail-oriented will notice a small cluster of buildings at the southern-most tip of the Grand Theft Auto V map. Specifically, you’re looking for the one that is shaped like a “U.” Head around the backside of it, and you will find a staircase with doors at the top. Go through the doors and you will find what can only be described as a utility hall. Proceeding down it, you’ll come to a wider area with a couple of vending machines. No, it’s not the most exciting or startling revelation in the game, but it does demonstrate how much detail truly went into the game. There is also a handy hatch on the roof in case stairs take too long to enter.
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9 Northern Hideout
Players finding themselves enjoying the sea air in Paleto Bay would be advised to check out this unique spot. First thing’s first though: find a taller vehicle. A van will do nicely. Then, back it up just off the main road against a low grey roof near the air conditioning unit. From there, climb onto the roof, run up it a short distance and vault into the open window. What you have stumbled upon is…an empty room. Fortunately, this empty room is in high demand for those seeking safety from the Police. But wait, there’s more! Run to the other side of the room, vault through the other open window and you’ll be on another roof. On your left, there is a ladder that will take you to another empty room. This time though: you have a great view of the street below and a wicked sniping spot.
8 Epsilon Overlook
This particular spot is yet another unique vantage point in the game that provides a great view. With that being said, it is a little more difficult to get to. First, you’ll have to make your way over to the Epsilon building, which is located on the corner of Rockford Drive and Spanish Avenue in Rockford Hills. Enter through the main gate, then turn left, walk down the little path and then right. Now, on the left of the doors you are facing, there is a hidden ladder. Ascend it and there will be another one that will lead to the building’s roof. It’s a really unique vantage point of the city. For those who wish to explore further, draw a weapon of choice and try to climb the turret across from the ladder. If done correctly, players will find themselves inside of the turret in one of the game’s most unique glitches.
7 Mt. Chiliad Art
In order to find this secret, players are required to board a helicopter and fly to the upper half of Mt. Chiliad so that they are aligned with Paleto Bay. From there, they are going to have to do their best to scour the left side of the rocks poised at a ninety-degree angle. It may not be noticeable at first, but there is actually some art on the rock. In the original version on the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3, the art is the face of a man drawn in black. Fans have speculated the face belongs to Breaking Bad’s Aaron Paul, who played Jesse Pinkman on the show. In the Xbox One and PlayStation 4 version, however, the face was replaced by a white outline of a chicken that, if one looks closely enough looks like something else. The change is a mystery players have yet to answer.
6 Coveted Cove
On the waterfront of Blaine County North of the Palmer-Taylor Power Station, there lies a hidden cove, easily accessible from the sea. This cove is a unique spot of tranquility in the chaos that typically occurs in Grand Theft Auto V. Now, this spot is more than just a cove. Within it, there is a large cave perfect for landing and storing a pontoon plane or boat. Due to its hidden potential, many players have found this spot ideal when hiding from the Police. Fans of Easter eggs in games will also enjoy the letter scrap, grenade launcher and spaceship part found here. The cove is even featured in the GTA: Online mission, ‘Coveted.' This mission was the inspiration for the cove’s unofficial name, the ‘Coveted Cove.'
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5 The Humane Labs
In the campaign of Grand Theft Auto V, the Human Labs are actually accessed by Michael as part of an infiltration and extraction mission with Dave and Steve. That said, for the remainder of the game, the labs are firmly off-limits. In single-player, merely stepping on their property triggers a 4-star Police rating. Instead, it is essential that players re-enter the labs in GTA: Online. In order to enter the labs, players are required to approach the building, accept a job, and then quickly back out of the menu displaying the job. This glitch will then spawn the player inside of the Humane Labs building. With a large empty space to explore, players can certainly spend a good deal of time here…if only there were anything to do other than spawn in.
4 Tongva Crevice
Along a side path from Tongva Drive, players can find one of the most hidden, yet most picturesque spots in the entire game. In fact, this area is so hidden that you may not realize you’ve discovered it unless you get very close to it. There is enough room to land a helicopter, if you prefer. Within Tongva Hills, head towards a rocky dead-end with a black shadow on one sliver of the rocks. Of course, upon further examination, this shadow is not from the hill above, but is actually due to a crevice in the rocks. It is just big enough for players to walk into. While actually leading nowhere, in particular, the keen observer will want to look back at the entrance. Doing so will reward players with a magnificent view of the neighbouring mountains and their spectacular horizon. Enjoy!
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3 Secret Hotel Pool
On the corner of Boulevard del Perro and Dorset Drive, players can find a large hotel. No, the hidden location is not the hotel, it is the closed-off swimming pool the hotel offers. Upon entering the driveway, head toward the doors on the left with ‘Keep Clear’ on the ground in front of them and walk down the hall to the end. It will open up into a large courtyard with one of the biggest swimming pools in Grand Theft Auto V. Because it is part of a courtyard and is not visible from the road, this is yet another example of the tireless work that goes into the creation of the hidden locations in the game. As always, the level of detail in the courtyard is impressive. Looking for a great photo? Just check it out near sunrise or sunset for magical lighting.
2 ‘Thelma & Louise’ Cliff
In the North Chumash region, fans of cinema can be treated to a unique re-enactment. Of course, special conditions apply: players must be flying a helicopter in the Chiliad Mountain State Wilderness near Raton Canyon. The entire scene will play out between 7 pm and 8 pm. If close enough to the cliff, players will be treated to the final moments of the hit film Thelma & Louise. In the re-enactment, Police cars and officers will have surrounded a vehicle on a cliff edge. Once one officer attempts to approach the vehicle, the car drives right over the edge. Of course, in the original film, there is a freeze frame preventing audiences from witnessing the deaths of the protagonists…but this is Grand Theft Auto. We see the car fall over the cliff and smash into the canyon below in an explosion.
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1 Military Control Tower
In order to find this area, you need to infiltrate Fort Zancudo. That’s right: break into the military base. From there, head towards the aircraft control tower near the middle of the base. Of course, an invincibility cheat is recommended to be able to get this far into the base, as fierce opposition will no doubt meet you. Heading around the tower, players will find a fenced area with a door. Head through the fence and the door, and take out all opposition as you scramble to reach the staircase. Once there, ascend to the top, and you will find yourself inside of the control tower. The reward in offline mode is a Mini-Gun paired with an amazing view of the entire base. Take in the view because you can bet it’ll be a fight to get out from this point. Best of luck!
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Hidden Packages Chew wga windows 7 32 bit. are Collectibles in IGN's Grand Theft Auto 5Walkthrough. This guide will the locations for all the Collectibles on the map. Check out more of IGN's GTA5Walkthrough for info on Cheats, Easter Eggs, Strangers and Freaks and a lot more.
There are 12 Hidden Packages spread throughout the waters in GTA 5. Each briefcase contains a hefty amount of cash that can be collected many times. Eleven of the cases are hidden underwater near crashed objects such as ships, planes, automobiles, and even boats.
The briefcase can be reached by either taking the Dinghy or Minisub and equipping the complimentary Scuba diving gear.
The GTA 5 Interactive Map is a Google-style map anyone can edit or add to. It includes Collectibles, Stunt Jumps and much, much more. And it works on phones and tablets!
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Eleven of the twelve Hidden Packages are located under water, so players will need scuba gear in order to obtain them. The 12 locations are listed below.
PALETO COVE BRIEFCASE ($12,000)
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