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Predator

Michael, Trevor, and Franklin track the surviving O’Neil brothers through the forest with thermal optics and Chop.

RoleStory mission guide
Importancemajor
  • ModeStory Mode
  • TypeStory mission
  • Difficultymoderate
  • Walkthrough steps7

Time and medal conditions vary by route, approach, player count, replay state, and game version.

Key takeaways

Prepare before the opening marker and treat each objective update as a checkpoint.

  • Primary goal Michael, Trevor, and Franklin track the surviving O’Neil brothers through the forest with thermal optics and Chop.
  • Protect mission-critical assets Avoid unnecessary vehicle damage, friendly fire, or abandoning a required target outside the objective radius.
  • Use protagonist abilities Use Franklin for precision driving, Michael for controlled gunfights, and Trevor for high-damage combat whenever the mission makes them available.
  • Do not rush the final marker Clear pursuit conditions and keep required characters or vehicles together before entering extraction.

Overview

Michael, Trevor, and Franklin track the surviving O’Neil brothers through the forest with thermal optics and Chop.

Michael, Trevor, and Franklin track the surviving O’Neil brothers through the forest with thermal optics and Chop.

This Story Mode mission advances the protagonists’ connected storyline. Some neighboring missions can become available simultaneously, so the exact play order may vary.

The walkthrough below separates travel, setup, combat, pursuit, and extraction checkpoints so a failed section can be diagnosed without repeating the same mistake.

Characters in this mission

Where this sits

PreparationFollow the O’Neil vehicle as Franklin
Core objectiveUse thermal vision to locate targets among the wildlife
CompletionFinish the pursuit and regroup at the helicopter
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  2. ●PredatorcurrentCurrent guide
  3. 3Monkey BusinessnextNext

Branching heist preparations and simultaneous character missions can alter the playable order.

Requirements and recommended loadout

Enter with mission-appropriate ammunition, armor, and a vehicle that can survive the opening travel phase.

  • RequiredComplete the preceding story unlocks
  • RecommendedFull body armor and stocked ammunitionParticularly valuable for missions marked moderate or hard.
  • RecommendedAccurate mid-range weaponA rifle or stable automatic weapon handles most outdoor gunfights.
  • OptionalClose-range backupUseful inside buildings, alleys, and vehicles.
  • RecommendedSave the relevant protagonist abilityUse it for the most difficult chase, driving, or combat checkpoint.

Objectives

  1. Follow the O’Neil vehicle as Franklin
  2. Continue to the crash site in the forest
  3. Switch to Michael in the helicopter
  4. Use thermal vision to locate targets among the wildlife
  5. Eliminate identified brothers from the air
  6. Switch to Franklin and follow Chop after the final survivor
  7. Finish the pursuit and regroup at the helicopter

Detailed walkthrough

  1. 01

    Follow the O’Neil vehicle as Franklin

    Follow the O’Neil vehicle as Franklin

    Follow the O’Neil vehicle as Franklin. Use the minimap to anticipate turns, preserve the mission vehicle, and prioritize keeping visual contact over risky shortcuts. Once the checkpoint registers, immediately orient toward the next marked objective.

    TipBefore triggering the opening marker, restock armor and ammunition if the mission is expected to involve combat.

    Checkpoint
  2. 02

    Continue to the crash site in the forest

    Continue to the crash site in the forest

    Continue to the crash site in the forest. Follow the marked route and wait for the objective prompt to update before leaving the area. Once the checkpoint registers, immediately orient toward the next marked objective.

    Checkpoint
  3. 03

    Switch to Michael in the helicopter

    Switch to Michael in the helicopter

    Switch to Michael in the helicopter. Make small control inputs, maintain safe altitude, and line up the next checkpoint early instead of correcting sharply at the last moment. Once the checkpoint registers, immediately orient toward the next marked objective.

  4. 04

    Use thermal vision to locate targets among the wildlife

    Use thermal vision to locate targets among the wildlife

    Use thermal vision to locate targets among the wildlife. Follow the marked route and wait for the objective prompt to update before leaving the area. Once the checkpoint registers, immediately orient toward the next marked objective.

    Checkpoint
  5. 05

    Eliminate identified brothers from the air

    Eliminate identified brothers from the air

    Eliminate identified brothers from the air. Move from cover to cover, remove exposed or elevated shooters first, and do not advance until the current flank is secure. Once the checkpoint registers, immediately orient toward the next marked objective.

  6. 06

    Switch to Franklin and follow Chop after the final survivor

    Switch to Franklin and follow Chop after the final survivor

    Switch to Franklin and follow Chop after the final survivor. Use the minimap to anticipate turns, preserve the mission vehicle, and prioritize keeping visual contact over risky shortcuts. Once the checkpoint registers, immediately orient toward the next marked objective.

    Checkpoint
  7. 07

    Finish the pursuit and regroup at the helicopter

    Finish the pursuit and regroup at the helicopter

    Finish the pursuit and regroup at the helicopter. Make small control inputs, maintain safe altitude, and line up the next checkpoint early instead of correcting sharply at the last moment. Remain in the final marker until the mission-complete transition begins.

    Checkpoint

Difficult sections and useful strategies

Strengths

  • Frequent objective markers make the intended route readable
  • Character switching or team roles can divide pressure
  • Most combat checkpoints provide cover or a defensible angle

Weaknesses

  • Mission-critical vehicles and allies can fail the attempt
  • Police or enemy reinforcements punish slow extraction
  • Long pursuits can be lost by overcommitting to shortcuts

Best uses

  • Clear enemies from range before moving a required vehicle
  • Use special abilities during the hardest driving or combat segment
  • Restart from the latest checkpoint after a failed gold-medal attempt rather than improvising a damaged route

Completion checklist

  • Follow the O’Neil vehicle as FranklinCheckpoint 1
  • Continue to the crash site in the forestCheckpoint 2
  • Switch to Michael in the helicopterCheckpoint 3
  • Use thermal vision to locate targets among the wildlifeCheckpoint 4
  • Eliminate identified brothers from the airCheckpoint 5
  • Switch to Franklin and follow Chop after the final survivorCheckpoint 6
  • Finish the pursuit and regroup at the helicopterFinal completion condition

Failure conditions and checkpoints

  • A required protagonist, ally, or protected target dies.Restart from the most recent mission checkpoint.
  • A mission-critical vehicle is destroyed, abandoned, or leaves the playable route.Use the restart option rather than continuing in an unmarked replacement.
  • The target escapes or a timed objective expires.Prioritize route discipline and the primary objective over optional combat.
  • The player is wasted or all shared team lives are exhausted.Story Mode reloads the latest checkpoint.

On failure

Major travel, combat, and transition phases generally create checkpoints, but exact restart placement can vary by approach and replay mode.

Rewards and aftermath

  • Mission completion and progression
    Unlocks the next related story activity, contact, property, or preparation where applicable.

Sources and verification