Big Smoke

Overview

Big Smoke is the second story mission of Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas, consisting only of cutscenes. CJ walks into his late mother's house and is almost hit with a baseball bat by Big Smoke, who mistakes him for a burglar. The two old friends reunite, talk about Beverly's death and drive to the cemetery for the funeral.

Although short, the mission introduces Big Smoke as a warm, talkative old friend who seems to be on CJ's side. That first impression matters, because the later reveal of his betrayal is one of the biggest twists in Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas. The drive to the cemetery also gives the first look at Los Santos outside Ganton, and it leads straight into the funeral and the Ballas attack.

Walkthrough

1. After In the Beginning ends, CJ enters the Johnson House automatically.
2. Watch the reunion between CJ and Big Smoke in the living room.
3. The cutscene ends with the two driving off to the cemetery, which starts Sweet & Kendl automatically.

Tips

• There is no gameplay, so simply watch the cutscenes.
• Use the quiet moment to note the Johnson House location; it is your first save point.

Rewards and unlocks

Completing it starts Sweet & Kendl immediately.