In the sprawling world of Grand Theft Auto V, the fate of its iconic protagonists—Michael, Franklin, and Trevor—hangs precariously in the balance. As players navigate the game’s climactic final missions, they are faced with a daunting choice: to kill one of their own, or to defy the odds and unite against their enemies. With three distinct endings, each offering a unique narrative twist, the question remains: which path will you choose, and how will it forever alter the destiny of Los Santos? Dive into the intricacies of GTA V’s endings and discover the consequences of your decisions.
The moment of selecting the ending of Grand Theft Auto 5
Franklin will have to choose the game ending
When the last big robbery is done, you’ll have to finish the whole story once for all. Franklin will be visited by Devin who suggests killing Michael. Now you have to choose one of ways which will determine the game ending. Remember, that when it’s done you can freely make all secondary missions and activities besides the missions connected with a dead character. Remember also, that you can’t change your choice after you make it. If you kill any of your playable characters, you won’t be able to resurrect him by replaying this mission!
GTA V – the list of endings
- Option A – Killing Trevor
- Option B – Killing Michael
- Option C – Saving Trevor and Michael
Option A (killing Trevor)
Trevor will burn
Franklin will call Trevor and ask him to meet. Then, he’ll call Michael and ask him to help kill Trevor, but he’ll have doubts. During the encounter, Trevor runs away and Franklin starts chasing him. You’ll have to run after him until the cut scene triggers (you can’t damage his car). Michal will ram Trevor and he crashes into the fuel cistern. When you fire at Trevor, the gasoline starts burning and Trevor will die. If you wait too long, Michael will fire first at Trevor. After that, Michael and Franklin talks a bit and then each of them head in his own direction. After this ending, Trevor will disappear from the game world and you won’t be able to make any missions you didn’t complete to this point.
Option B (Killing Michael)
Michael will fall down whatever you choose
Franklin will call Michael and ask him to meet. Then he calls Trevor and asks him to help kill Michael, but he refuses. When you meet Michael, a cut scene triggers after which you start chasing Michael (you won’t be able to kill him during that). After that, another cut scene triggers, due to which Michael falls out from behind a barrier but you catch him. You can now choose between letting him fall or releasing him, but even if you pull him up, he’ll hit Franklin and fall down, killing himself. Then Franklin calls Lamar for a meeting. After this ending, Michael will disappear from the game world and you won’t be able to make any missions you didn’t complete to this point.
Option C (saving Trevor and Michael)
Option C is the only way to keep all character alive
The longest, the most difficult but also, probably, the most rewarding ending. Franklin calls Lester to find a way of saving both of his friends. Lester will suggest a meeting in abandoned place, where you will fight both Merryweather and FIB. Before heading there, you’ll get also Lamar. At the site, you four will be fighting against those two groups and they’ll be fighting against each other. After this battle, they will make a decision to revenge all important persons who has caused those events. Trevor will ride to kill Steve Heines, Franklin will take care about Mr. Cheng from Chinese Triad and Michael will eliminate Stretch, who framed Lamar. When those three are dead, your next target is Devon Weston, who has to be kidnapped by Trevor. When it’s done, in the next cut scene you will see your character together pushing car with him inside of the cliff and what finishes the revenge. Option C is a happy ending in which all three characters remain playable when the main storyline ends. You can play all uncompleted missions and those completed one by choosing them in menu.
What are the key differences between the three endings in GTA 5
The three endings in Grand Theft Auto V offer distinct narrative paths based on Franklin’s choices regarding Michael and Trevor. Here are the key differences between these endings:
Ending A: Kill Trevor
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Storyline: Franklin decides to kill Trevor at the request of Steve Haines, who views Trevor as a liability. Trevor escapes initially but is eventually cornered and killed in a fiery explosion after his truck crashes into an oil tank.
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Consequences: Trevor dies, and the heist money is split between Franklin and Michael. This ending highlights the theme of survival over loyalty.
Ending B: Kill Michael
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Storyline: Franklin chooses to kill Michael, as requested by Devin Weston, who seeks revenge for Michael’s past actions. Michael attempts to escape but is ultimately pushed to his death by Franklin.
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Consequences: Michael dies, and his family shuns Franklin. The heist money is not solely split between Franklin and Trevor, as Michael’s family still receives his share.
Ending C: Deathwish (Team Up)
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Storyline: Franklin decides not to betray either Michael or Trevor and instead teams up with them to take down their enemies, including Steve Haines and Devin Weston. This ending involves a coordinated attack on their foes, culminating in the death of Devin Weston.
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Consequences: All three protagonists survive, and the heist money is split equally among them. This ending is considered canonical, as supported by later events in the GTA series.
Each ending provides a unique conclusion to the game’s narrative, reflecting different themes and character developments.
Which ending is considered the most realistic by fans
Among fans of Grand Theft Auto V, there is some debate about which ending is considered the most realistic. However, a common sentiment is that Ending A: Kill Trevor might be seen as more realistic in terms of the game’s narrative and character dynamics. This is because it aligns with the darker themes and consequences often present in the GTA series. However, many fans find Ending C: Deathwish to be the most satisfying and canonical, as it allows all three protagonists to survive and work together, which is less typical for the series but provides a more uplifting conclusion.
In discussions on forums, some argue that Ending A feels more realistic due to its darker tone and the consequences of Franklin’s actions, but it is not universally agreed upon as the most realistic. Ultimately, the perception of realism can vary based on individual interpretations of the game’s narrative and character arcs.
