Prologue

Overview

Prologue is the opening mission of Grand Theft Auto V, set in 2004 in the snowy town of Ludendorff, North Yankton. Michael Townley, Trevor Philips and Brad Snider rob a Bobcat Security cash depot, and the job doubles as the game's tutorial for shooting, cover and switching between characters. Its ending sets up the central secret of the story.

Walkthrough

1. Inside the depot, hold the staff at gunpoint while Trevor rigs the vault door, then detonate the charge with Michael's phone.
2. Collect the cash from the vault. On the way out, a guard pulls off Michael's mask and Trevor shoots him.
3. Blow the exit door and fight the police that surround the building, using cover and switching between Michael and Trevor.
4. Reach the getaway car. When the driver is shot during the chase, Michael takes the wheel; follow the road through the snow toward the waiting helicopter.
5. After the car crashes, continue on foot. In the final scene Brad and Michael are shot by a hidden sniper, and Trevor escapes alone.

Tips

• This mission has no gold medal objectives; take your time learning the cover and aiming controls.
• Use the switch prompts to swap to whichever character has a clearer line of fire.
• During the car section, keep to the middle of the road to avoid sliding on ice.

Rewards and unlocks

The mission has no cash reward. Completing it moves the story nine years ahead to Los Santos and unlocks Franklin and Lamar.