Guides · HD era
Start GTA V with a plan
Three perspectives without the information overload.
A spoiler-light guide to settling into GTA V’s story mode and keeping it separate from your Online goals.
Follow the introduction
Give the opening missions time to introduce the game’s systems. Treat story mode and Online as different experiences; an Online purchase or activity guide will not necessarily apply to Michael, Franklin or Trevor.
Keep a clean playthrough record
Use your own notes for current objectives and keep a separate save before major story choices. When asking for help, name the mission and say whether you want hints or a full solution.
Your checklist
- Confirm story mode and edition
- Review control settings
- Finish the opening introduction
- Try character switching when introduced
- Keep a separate save
- Choose spoiler-light help for your first run
Sources & further reading
Original GTAZen introductions, with references for deeper reading. Source review date: .