Fresh Meat sends Franklin to Raven Slaughterhouse in Cypress Flats using Michael’s phone signal. Gold requires reaching Michael within 3:30 without placing a map waypoint. Keep Trackify open for direction and save the limited character switches for the rescue and escape.
Step-by-step walkthrough
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Follow Trackify to Cypress Flats
After talking to Trevor, use the app Lester sends to locate Michael’s signal. Drive towards the contact and watch the distance decrease. If it increases, correct your direction at the next suitable road rather than continuing across the city.
Do not set a GPS waypoint on the pause map if you want Sense of Direction. Trackify provides a bearing and distance, so you still need to choose streets that lead towards the slaughterhouse.
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Clear the entrance and reach Michael
At Raven Slaughterhouse, eliminate the guards and move through the building towards Michael. Stay with Franklin until the rescue. Use efficient shots and avoid searching side rooms once the route is clear.
Swift Rescue gives 3:30 to reach Michael. The time pressure is on finding and freeing him, while the later escape has its own combat demands. A close-range weapon can help clear immediate obstacles, but preserve headshot opportunities for the medal total.
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Use Michael to fight free
When Franklin reaches him, Michael receives a pistol while still suspended. Shoot the nearby attackers and complete the release sequence. Use Michael’s special ability to place accurate headshots during the fight out.
Switch Limiter allows no more than three character changes. Avoid repeatedly switching just to refresh the viewpoint. Keep Michael for the main shooting section, then change to Franklin for the drive if needed.
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Escape and return to Michael’s house
Clear the remaining men blocking the exit, get into the escape vehicle and leave the slaughterhouse. Deal with any continuing pursuit and follow the destination to Michael’s home. Finish the conversation to complete the rescue.
Check the result for ten headshots and 70% accuracy as well as the rescue conditions. A successful rescue can still miss gold if the route used a waypoint or too many character switches.
Gold medal checklist
- Switch Limiter: Switch characters no more than three times.
- Accuracy: Finish with at least 70% shooting accuracy.
- Headshots: Kill ten enemies with headshots.
- Swift Rescue: Rescue Michael within 3:30.
- Sense of Direction: Do not use a map waypoint to find the slaughterhouse.
Common questions
Where is Michael?
Raven Slaughterhouse in Cypress Flats. Follow the Trackify contact without placing a waypoint for gold.
Should I keep switching during the fight?
No. Save the switches for reaching Michael, fighting as him and using Franklin for the escape drive if necessary.
What happens next
Michael returns to his Los Santos storylines, including Solomon’s studio work and preparations for The Bureau Raid.