New to GTA 6? This walkthrough covers your first three hours — the opening missions, your first safehouse, and the fastest way to get your first million before diving into heists.
This GTA 6 beginner’s guide covers everything you need to hit the ground running, from your very first mission through the moment you unlock free roam across Vice City. Following these steps in order will save you hours of trial and error compared to figuring things out on your own.
Start by completing Welcome to Leonida and Old Friends, New Problems to unlock your safehouse and meet the game’s core cast, then move directly into Small Time Hustle for your first taste of the money-making systems. Take a few minutes during these early missions to explore the map interface, check your inventory, and get comfortable with the driving and combat controls before things speed up.
Once you reach The Setup, prioritize completing every optional side objective offered, since these often unlock discounts, contacts or equipment that make later heists significantly easier. By the end of your first three hours, following this beginner’s guide should leave you with a decent cash cushion, a handful of useful contacts, and a solid understanding of GTA 6’s core gameplay loop before you move into bigger heists.