Franklin, Trevor, and Lamar hit the road in GTA 5’s high-stakes “Pack Man” mission, where a routine car delivery spirals into chaos. From navigating a loaded car carrier to fending off relentless police pursuit with the JB 700’s spy-like gadgets, this mission is packed with adrenaline-pumping action. Can you outmaneuver the law and deliver Devin’s prized vehicles unscathed? Buckle up and find out!
Mission 60 – Pack Man general information
Way to unlock: You need to complete Main mission 59 (Bury the Hatchet). You can now visit Franklin’s former living place (letter D on the world map).
Playable characters: Franklin, Trevor
Additional information: The mission starts off calm and it assumes reaching the platform trailer on the car stolen by Lamar. After that, you will need to take a long ride on the truck. Things will get complicated only later, which will make Franklin eliminate the attacking police forces. Fortunately enough, since you will be driving the “Bond’s car”, this is not going to be difficult.
Mission 60 – Pack Man full walkthrough
The platform trailer
To start this mission, you need to visit Franklin’s first living place, where he used to live before obtaining the villa on the Vinewood Hills from Lester. It is best to get there as Franklin because, if you choose Trevor, you will cut back to Franklin automatically anyways. Wait for the phone call from Lamar and reach the area that he points you to, where he has parked a stolen car (Pegassi Monroe). Get into the car and drive towards the garage but, in this mission, for a change, you need to get onto the platform trailer attached to the tractor unit used for transporting cars.
Leave Los Santos and start a long ride along the highway
After you cut to Trevor get into the truck (MTL Packer) and set out for a long journey whose destination is the northern part of the map. You should be especially careful while still within the city limits, and try not to bump into the elements of the surroundings by taking turns of a bigger radius.
You can switch to the cinematic camera to check out on Franklin
Your journey along the Western Highway will be uneventful, at first. Still, after you cover some 3/5 of the distance, the truck will be noticed by the law enforcement, who will start a pursuit (two stars). Continue along the way and, according to the instructions, try not to perform any abrupt turns, which will allow Franklin to reach one of the cars transported on the trailer.
Use the guns to destroy police cars
After Franklin gets into one of the cars (Dewbauchee JB 700), cut to him and start protecting the truck from the attacks. First of all, you should be making use of the on-board cannons mounted into the car, while trying at the same time, not to hit the truck accidentally.
Road spikes are also a good way of losing the pursuit
To deal with the police cars chasing the truck, it is a good idea to use road spikes. Irrespective of the method of elimination of the police cars, try to avoid coming into contact with them because, maintaining a good condition of the car is one of the requirements to complete this mission in 100%.
The place where the mission ends
You need to continue protecting the truck driven by Trevor, until you get rid of all of the police cars. Keep playing as Franklin and follow the truck. The place where the mission ends is a small inn at the highway, where you will briefly meet Molly.
Rewards and challenges in mission 60 – Pack Man
Rewards for the completion of the mission: none
Requirements for the completion of the mission in 100%:
- Mission Time – You need to complete this mission within 12 minutes. First of all, try to maintain a steady speed while driving the truck. Towards the end of the mission, you need to get rid of the chasing police cars as quickly as possible.
- Not a Scratch – you cannot seriously damage the car used to protect the truck (Dewbauchee JB 700).
- Shredder – You need to destroy three police cars with road spikes.
What are the key challenges in the Pack Man mission
The “Pack Man” mission in GTA 5 presents several key challenges that test players’ driving and combat skills:
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Police Pursuit: Midway through the mission, the truck carrying stolen cars attracts law enforcement attention, resulting in a two-star wanted level. Players must evade and eliminate pursuing police cars while protecting the truck.
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Vehicle Protection: Franklin uses the Dewbauchee JB 700, equipped with spikes and guns, to defend the truck. However, players must avoid damaging the JB 700 significantly to meet the “Not a Scratch” requirement.
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Efficient Combat: Players must destroy at least three police vehicles using road spikes to achieve the “Shredder” objective. Timing and precision are crucial for this task.
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Time Constraint: Completing the mission within 12 minutes is necessary for a Gold Medal, requiring steady driving and quick elimination of threats.
These challenges demand strategic planning and skillful execution to successfully deliver Devin’s cars.
What strategies can I use to avoid damaging the JB 700
To avoid damaging the JB 700 during the “Pack Man” mission in GTA 5, consider these strategies:
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Avoid Direct Combat: Use the JB 700’s spikes to destroy police vehicles without engaging in direct combat. This reduces the risk of taking damage from enemy fire.
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Use Cover and Evasive Maneuvers: When driving, stay alert and use evasive maneuvers to avoid collisions with other vehicles or obstacles. If possible, use buildings or other objects as cover to protect the JB 700 from police fire.
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Maintain Distance: Keep a safe distance from police cars to minimize the chance of being hit by stray bullets or rammed.
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Focus on Road Spikes: Use road spikes strategically to take out police vehicles efficiently. This method is less likely to cause damage to the JB 700 compared to engaging in a firefight.
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Drive Carefully: Avoid high-speed collisions or reckless driving, which can damage the JB 700. Instead, focus on steady and controlled driving to protect the vehicle.
By employing these tactics, you can minimize damage to the JB 700 and meet the “Not a Scratch” requirement for a Gold Medal.
