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The Time's Come

Franklin follows the FIB’s order to kill Michael, leading to a chase and confrontation at the power station.

RoleStory mission guide
Importancemajor
  • ModeStory Mode
  • TypeStory mission
  • Difficultyhard
  • Walkthrough steps6

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

Key takeawaysSpoilers

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

  • Primary goal Franklin follows the FIB’s order to kill Michael, leading to a chase and confrontation at the power station.
  • 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.

OverviewSpoilers

Franklin follows the FIB’s order to kill Michael, leading to a chase and confrontation at the power station.

Franklin follows the FIB’s order to kill Michael, leading to a chase and confrontation at the power station.

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 sitsSpoilers

PreparationCall Michael and arrange a meeting
Core objectiveClimb through the structure while Michael retreats
CompletionComplete the ending decision and receive the aftermath calls
  1. 1Something SensiblepreviousPrevious
  2. ●The Time's ComecurrentCurrent guide
  3. 3The Third WaynextNext

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

Requirements and recommended loadoutSpoilers

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.

ObjectivesSpoilers

  1. Call Michael and arrange a meeting
  2. Pursue him when the confrontation begins
  3. Follow the route to the power station
  4. Climb through the structure while Michael retreats
  5. Reach the final struggle at the tower
  6. Complete the ending decision and receive the aftermath calls

Detailed walkthroughSpoilers

  1. 01

    Call Michael and arrange a meeting

    Call Michael and arrange a meeting

    Call Michael and arrange a meeting. 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.

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

    Checkpoint
  2. 02

    Pursue him when the confrontation begins

    Pursue him when the confrontation begins

    Pursue him when the confrontation begins. 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
  3. 03

    Follow the route to the power station

    Follow the route to the power station

    Follow the route to the power station. 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

    Climb through the structure while Michael retreats

    Climb through the structure while Michael retreats

    Climb through the structure while Michael retreats. 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

    Reach the final struggle at the tower

    Reach the final struggle at the tower

    Reach the final struggle at the tower. 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

    Complete the ending decision and receive the aftermath calls

    Complete the ending decision and receive the aftermath calls

    Complete the ending decision and receive the aftermath calls. 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 strategiesSpoilers

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 checklistSpoilers

  • Call Michael and arrange a meetingCheckpoint 1
  • Pursue him when the confrontation beginsCheckpoint 2
  • Follow the route to the power stationCheckpoint 3
  • Climb through the structure while Michael retreatsCheckpoint 4
  • Reach the final struggle at the towerCheckpoint 5
  • Complete the ending decision and receive the aftermath callsFinal completion condition

Failure conditions and checkpointsSpoilers

  • 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 aftermathSpoilers

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

Sources and verificationSpoilers