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Surveying the Score

The crew examines Union Depository security and escape routes before planning the final heist.

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 The crew examines Union Depository security and escape routes before planning the final heist.
  • 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

The crew examines Union Depository security and escape routes before planning the final heist.

The crew examines Union Depository security and escape routes before planning the final heist.

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

PreparationDrive to the Union Depository with the crew
Core objectiveSwitch to Trevor and pilot the helicopter
CompletionReturn to the planning location and choose an approach
  1. 1Hang TenpreviousPrevious
  2. ●Surveying the ScorecurrentCurrent guide
  3. 3Architect's PlansnextNext

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. Drive to the Union Depository with the crew
  2. Observe the armored-car entrance and security routine
  3. Follow the security vehicles without being detected
  4. Switch to Trevor and pilot the helicopter
  5. Track the convoy from the air
  6. Inspect the construction site and potential escape routes
  7. Return to the planning location and choose an approach

Detailed walkthrough

  1. 01

    Drive to the Union Depository with the crew

    Drive to the Union Depository with the crew

    Drive to the Union Depository with the crew. 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

    Observe the armored-car entrance and security routine

    Observe the armored-car entrance and security routine

    Observe the armored-car entrance and security routine. Center each required subject until the game confirms it; an unregistered photo or scan will prevent the next objective from appearing. Once the checkpoint registers, immediately orient toward the next marked objective.

    Checkpoint
  3. 03

    Follow the security vehicles without being detected

    Follow the security vehicles without being detected

    Follow the security vehicles without being detected. 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.

  4. 04

    Switch to Trevor and pilot the helicopter

    Switch to Trevor and pilot the helicopter

    Switch to Trevor and pilot 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.

    Checkpoint
  5. 05

    Track the convoy from the air

    Track the convoy from the air

    Track the convoy from the air. 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.

  6. 06

    Inspect the construction site and potential escape routes

    Inspect the construction site and potential escape routes

    Inspect the construction site and potential escape routes. Break line of sight before hiding, avoid main roads where new units spawn ahead, and remain outside vision cones until the wanted level clears. Once the checkpoint registers, immediately orient toward the next marked objective.

    Checkpoint
  7. 07

    Return to the planning location and choose an approach

    Return to the planning location and choose an approach

    Return to the planning location and choose an approach. Review the consequences before confirming: approach and crew choices can change preparation missions, difficulty, casualties, and payout. 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

  • Drive to the Union Depository with the crewCheckpoint 1
  • Observe the armored-car entrance and security routineCheckpoint 2
  • Follow the security vehicles without being detectedCheckpoint 3
  • Switch to Trevor and pilot the helicopterCheckpoint 4
  • Track the convoy from the airCheckpoint 5
  • Inspect the construction site and potential escape routesCheckpoint 6
  • Return to the planning location and choose an approachFinal 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