When Michael is kidnapped and held captive by a ruthless gang, it’s up to Franklin to race against time in GTA 5’s “Fresh Meat” mission. Navigate without waypoints, outsmart enemies in a brutal slaughterhouse, and execute precision tactics to rescue Michael—all while meeting Gold Medal challenges like headshots and swift action. Can you save him before it’s too late?
Playable characters: Franklin, Michael
Additional information: The primary objective of this mission is to free Michael, who is being held by Wei Cheng’s people. The first part of this mission assumes that you locate the place where Michael is being held, where the second one is about rescuing him and, for obvious reasons, this is going to involve elimination many of the hostile gangsters.
Mission 61 – Fresh Meat full walkthrough
Initiate the Trackify app
Just like in the previous main mission, you need to reach Franklin’s former home, and playing either Trevor or Franklin is not going to matter here. After you watch the cutscene, cut to Franklin, get into your car and wait until you gain access to the Trackify app. In the meantime, you will cut to Michael. After you watch a short cutscene of the interrogation, return to the game as Franklin. From the inventory, select the smartphone and initiate the Trackify app that Lester sent you.
You now need to get to the red dot displayed on the smartphone’s display, i.e. to the South-East. The destination is the meat factory, marked in the above screenshot. Do not create a checkpoint there, because this will render you unable to complete this mission in 100%. Instead, rely on the app’s readings, especially that the health bar that you can see above the smartphone’s display, will be slowly depleting.
Deal with the enemies in the yard
After you reach the meat factory, get out of the car and deal first with the enemies in the yard in front of the building (it is a good idea to use a grenade launcher, or explosives here, to blow up one of the cars). After you clear the area, enter the building.
Rely on covers
Starting with this point, you can take your time so, make use of all the covers that you encounter, and remain ready to deal with enemies, who will, unexpectedly crop up behind Franklin. On your way to the hall where Michael is being held, it is a good idea to look for opportunities to eliminate the enemies in the brutal way, e.g. as a result of contact with the operating machinery.
Slow down time to your advantage
After you reach Michael, press the appropriate button on the D-pad to throw him a pistol. After you have cut to Michael, start eliminating the enemies that you can see in the distance, while using the time-slowing skill. You should also watch out for the additional enemies approaching from the left.
Keep pushing towards the factory’s exit
Soon you will cut to Franklin. Go towards the freezer and try to clear it thoroughly. Franklin will be attacked by an assailant with a knife and, after Michael kills him, you will regain control over him. Note – along your way ahead, I would recommend that you do not cut between characters too often because, it is one of the requirements of completion of this mission that you limit such cuts to three.
The car that you could use to escape
After you make it to the factory’s exit, quickly get into the car parked in front of the building (Invetero Coquette) and drive towards Michael’s estate, North-West of here. Soon, Franklin and Michael will be chased by Cheng’s people. Ignore them and focus on driving, thanks to which you will lose them, sooner or later.
Rewards and challenges in mission 61 – Fresh Meat
Rewards for the completion of the mission:
- Access to Michael unlocked
Requirements for the completion of the mission in 100%:
- Switch Limiter – you cannot switch between the playable characters more than three times. The cuts count from the moment in which Michael manages to free himself.
- Accuracy – You need to complete this mission with the accuracy rating of, at least, 70%.
- Headshots – You need to kill10 enemies by shooting to the head.
- Swift Rescue – Yu need to free Michael within 3 minutes and 30 seconds. This is easy to achieve, but you should not take up too risky actions while crossing the initial parts of the factory.
- Sense of Direction – Do not mark any points on the map, while trying to determine Michael’s whereabouts, and rely on the Trackify app only.
What are the key challenges in the Fresh Meat mission
The key challenges in the “Fresh Meat” mission in Grand Theft Auto V include:
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Navigating Without Waypoints: Players must locate Michael’s position using visual clues and map knowledge, adding complexity to the rescue effort.
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Combat in a Hostile Environment: The mission takes place in a slaughterhouse filled with armed enemies, requiring precise shooting and effective cover usage.
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Meeting Gold Medal Criteria: Achieving objectives like headshots, minimal damage, and completing the mission within a specific time frame adds extra difficulty for perfectionists.
How does automation impact the efficiency of meat production
Automation significantly impacts the efficiency of meat production by streamlining processes, reducing labor dependency, and improving consistency. Key effects include:
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Increased Processing Speed: Automation enables faster production lines, such as poultry operations processing up to 13,500 birds per hour. This reduces the time required for tasks like deboning and chilling while maintaining high throughput.
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Labor Cost Reduction: Automated systems can cut labor costs by up to 30%, addressing rising wages and labor shortages. Robotics also reduce workplace injuries by up to 70%, enhancing worker safety.
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Improved Product Quality: AI-driven automation ensures precise cuts and consistent quality by adapting to biological variations in carcasses. This reduces rework and waste while enhancing quality assurance.
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Enhanced Sustainability: Automation minimizes waste through better resource use, improved packaging defect detection, and energy-efficient tasks like carcass trimming.
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Data-Driven Optimization: Advanced sensors and algorithms enable real-time data collection for better decision-making, optimizing yields and adapting to changing specifications.
Despite its advantages, automation requires significant investment, specialized equipment, and intelligent systems capable of handling biological variability in meat products.
