Lay the groundwork for the crew’s first major job.
The GTA 6 The Setup mission marks the point where Jason and Lucia move from small-time jobs to planning their first serious heist. This mission is largely about reconnaissance and preparation rather than action, sending you around Vice City to gather intel, recruit a crew member and secure equipment.
You will scout a target location, take photos of security cameras and guard patrol routes, then meet with a potential crew member to gauge their reliability. Choices made while vetting this contact can affect how much you trust them during the actual heist later in the story.
Completing The Setup rewards planning materials and crew loyalty progress, and it directly unlocks Boat Heist Prep, pushing the story into its first major heist arc.