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The Big Score

The protagonists rob the Union Depository using a subtle armored-car deception or an obvious tunnel assault.

RoleStory mission guide
Importancemajor
  • ModeStory Mode
  • TypeStory mission
  • Difficultyhard
  • Walkthrough steps8
  • RewardFinal heist payout varies substantially by approach and crew

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 protagonists rob the Union Depository using a subtle armored-car deception or an obvious tunnel assault.
  • 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 protagonists rob the Union Depository using a subtle armored-car deception or an obvious tunnel assault.

The protagonists rob the Union Depository using a subtle armored-car deception or an obvious tunnel assault.

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

PreparationAssemble with the chosen crews and begin the selected approach
Core objectiveTransfer the gold to the getaway vehicles or extraction helicopters
CompletionReach the final handoff and review the heist result
  1. 1DrillerpreviousPrevious
  2. ●The Big ScorecurrentCurrent guide
  3. 3Something SensiblenextNext

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. Assemble with the chosen crews and begin the selected approach
  2. Enter the Union Depository by deception or breach the vault through the tunnel
  3. Secure and move the gold while handling security resistance
  4. Switch between protagonists to protect simultaneous objectives
  5. Transfer the gold to the getaway vehicles or extraction helicopters
  6. Defeat pursuing police and Merryweather forces
  7. Complete the route-specific getaway sequence
  8. Reach the final handoff and review the heist result

Detailed walkthrough

  1. 01

    Assemble with the chosen crews and begin the selected approach

    Assemble with the chosen crews and begin the selected approach

    Assemble with the chosen crews and begin the selected approach. Review the consequences before confirming: approach and crew choices can change preparation missions, difficulty, casualties, and payout. 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

    Enter the Union Depository by deception or breach the vault through the tunnel

    Enter the Union Depository by deception or breach the vault through the tunnel

    Enter the Union Depository by deception or breach the vault through the tunnel. Approach from the safest side, clear immediate threats, and wait for the possession or collection confirmation before moving to extraction. Once the checkpoint registers, immediately orient toward the next marked objective.

    Checkpoint
  3. 03

    Secure and move the gold while handling security resistance

    Secure and move the gold while handling security resistance

    Secure and move the gold while handling security resistance. 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.

  4. 04

    Switch between protagonists to protect simultaneous objectives

    Switch between protagonists to protect simultaneous objectives

    Switch between protagonists to protect simultaneous objectives. 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

    Transfer the gold to the getaway vehicles or extraction helicopters

    Transfer the gold to the getaway vehicles or extraction helicopters

    Transfer the gold to the getaway vehicles or extraction helicopters. 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.

  6. 06

    Defeat pursuing police and Merryweather forces

    Defeat pursuing police and Merryweather forces

    Defeat pursuing police and Merryweather forces. 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.

    Watch outA failed push can expose the mission vehicle or protagonist to concentrated damage; reset behind cover instead of forcing progress.

    Checkpoint
  7. 07

    Complete the route-specific getaway sequence

    Complete the route-specific getaway sequence

    Complete the route-specific getaway sequence. 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.

  8. 08

    Reach the final handoff and review the heist result

    Reach the final handoff and review the heist result

    Reach the final handoff and review the heist result. Follow the marked route and wait for the objective prompt to update before leaving the area. 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

  • Assemble with the chosen crews and begin the selected approachCheckpoint 1
  • Enter the Union Depository by deception or breach the vault through the tunnelCheckpoint 2
  • Secure and move the gold while handling security resistanceCheckpoint 3
  • Switch between protagonists to protect simultaneous objectivesCheckpoint 4
  • Transfer the gold to the getaway vehicles or extraction helicoptersCheckpoint 5
  • Defeat pursuing police and Merryweather forcesCheckpoint 6
  • Complete the route-specific getaway sequenceCheckpoint 7
  • Reach the final handoff and review the heist resultFinal 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

  • Final heist payout varies substantially by approach and crew
    Unlocks the next related story activity, contact, property, or preparation where applicable.

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