Paleto Score Setup scopes out the bank that will fund the FIB’s next operation. The mission combines a drive to Paleto Bay, a controlled alarm test and a race back to the laboratory. The gunman choice at the end affects the robbery’s escape and the crew available later.
Step-by-step walkthrough
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Drive to Paleto Bay and collect Lester
Leave the laboratory with Trevor and follow the route to Paleto Bay. Meet Lester at the bus stop, then drive to the bank. Leisurely Drive requires reaching the bank within 3:30, so keep the road journey direct and avoid unnecessary stops.
Brake early for the town turns. A collision near the destination can consume the time saved by aggressive freeway driving.
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Inspect the bank and trigger its alarm
Look at the bank from the marked position, then drive to the neighbouring lot for the rear inspection. Shoot the external alarm when Lester asks and return to the car. Move to the gas station observation point.
Wait while the group measures the police response. Do not attack the arriving officers or drive into the bank entrance; this is reconnaissance, and the next objective follows the conversation.
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Beat Trevor back to the laboratory
Trevor leaves on a motorcycle and challenges Michael to race back. Follow the return route efficiently and keep the car stable through bends. Winner requires reaching the laboratory before Trevor, not merely completing the drive.
Use a replay to focus on the race if the first attempt is spent learning the road. Both gold requirements concern driving, so a clean route matters more than combat equipment.
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Choose a gunman for the robbery
Chef and Packie, if Packie has been unlocked, are dependable 12% choices. Gustavo also survives but takes a larger cut. Cheap, inexperienced options such as Norm or Daryl can die during the escape, forcing the player to recover their dropped money.
For a straightforward first completion, choose a reliable gunman. A lower-cut strategy requires accepting that risk and collecting the dropped bag; it also removes the dead crew member from later jobs. Review the planning board before committing.
Gold medal checklist
- Leisurely Drive: Drive to the bank within 3:30.
- Winner: Win the race back to the laboratory.
Common questions
Which gunman is the simple, reliable choice?
Chef is a strong 12% choice. Packie is another at the same cut if he has been unlocked. Both survive the escape.
Can a cheap gunman cost money even with a lower cut?
Yes. Inexperienced gunmen can die and drop their bag. Recovering the money and accounting for casualty costs is part of that strategy.
What happens next
Obtain the armour and weapons in Military Hardware, then complete the other required story missions before The Paleto Score.