Meltdown Gold Medal — GTA 5 — GTA Guide

Michael De Santa’s glamorous night at the Meltdown movie premiere takes a deadly turn when a sinister threat targets his family. From red carpets to a high-stakes shootout, this mission in GTA 5 blends Hollywood glitz with heart-pounding action as Michael races against time to save his loved ones and fend off relentless attackers. Will you have what it takes to secure the Gold Medal?

Mission 73 – Meltdown general information

Way to unlock: You need to complete main mission 71 (Legal Trouble). Some time after the completion of that mission, there will appear a marker near one of the luxury Ponsonboys store, which will let you know that you can start a new mission (letter M on the world map).

Playable characters: Michael

Additional information: The leitmotif for this mission is the premiere of a movie that was made with Michael’s collaboration. As much as the first part of the mission is entertaining in its character, in the other one you will need to take more definitive and aggressive action, whose aim is to save the protagonist’s family.

Mission 73 – Meltdown full walkthrough

This mission’s starting point is the Ponsonboys luxury clothes store located in the Rockford Hills district. After you get there, enter the store and walk towards the exposition on the right. You need to buy the tuxedo shown in the above screenshot, which involves the expenditure of 10 thousand dollars. If you do not have that much money on you, you should perform some additional actions before making the purchase e.g. rob a security van , or wait for your income from the owned estates.

The limo ride

At the moment of purchasing the tux, Michael will automatically put it on. Exit the store and take your seat at the back of the limo that Jimmy got for the movie premiere. During your ride to the movies, where the premiere is scheduled, you can turn on the optional cinematic camera. It is also a good idea to receive the phone call from Devin Weston. With Devin himself, you will meet on the red carpet in front of the movie theater’s entrance, and he will suggest you that Michael’s wife’s life is in peril.

The enemy struggling with Amanda

Your new task is to reach Michael’s house within two minutes. You can use the limo (Dundreary Stretch), on which you came to the theater with Jimmy, although it is going to be a better idea if you steal some faster car. Regardless of the means of transport that you pick, after you get to your destination, get out of the car and eliminate the mercenary who is attacking Amanda (it is best to kill him with a well-aimed shot to the head).

Go to the upper floor and enter Tracey’s bedroom located opposite the stairs. Michael’s daughter is being held by another enemy. Wait for the character to stick his head from behind Tracey (the above screenshot), initiate the time-slowing skill, just in case, and eliminate the bandit with a well-aimed shot to the head (for obvious reasons, Tracey cannot get hurt).

Eliminate the remaining opponents in the villa

Retreat towards he stairs and start by eliminating the enemies who will be trying to make it upstairs. Climb down to the ground floor and start eliminating the enemies, who are staying in the estate, one after another. You do not need to hurry here too much so, do not take too much risk. Keep using the time-slowing skill to your advantage and hide behind covers. Do not forget, also, that you can collect the first-aid-kit from the kitchen.

It is a good idea to blow up cars in the driveway

There are further Merryweather mercenaries waiting outside. Select the back exit and start killing them off. Eventually, return to the vehicle in front of the estate. The last wave of bandits will arrive in cars and, as a result, it would be a good idea to blow them up quickly, using, e.g. the grenade launcher or explosives. After you have cleared this area, return to the estate’s upper floor, which will result in a funny cutscene, of the enemy elimination, being played.

Rewards and challenges in mission 73 – Meltdown

Rewards for the completion of the mission:

1. New hideout for Michael’s family unlocked

Requirements for the completion of the mission in 100%:

1. Time – You need to complete this mission within 6 minutes and 30 seconds. Use some fast car to get to Michael’s villa and while fighting the Merryweather mercenaries, use weapons of greater firepower and do not spend too much time behind covers.
2. Pedal to the Metal – You need to reach the top speed on the vehicle that you drive. This concerns the ride from the movie theater to Michael’s villa.
3. Tier One Operator – You need to kill 12 enemies by shooting to their heads.
4. Headshot Rescue – You need to kill the mercenaries that assailed Amanda (the stairs) and Tracey (the bedroom) with shots to the head.

What are the key challenges in completing the Meltdown mission

Key Challenges in Completing the Meltdown Mission in GTA 5

1. Time Constraint: Completing the mission within 6 minutes and 30 seconds is critical for achieving the Gold Medal. Players must skip cutscenes and use a fast vehicle to reach Michael’s house quickly after the movie premiere.

2. Precision Headshots: To meet the Gold Medal requirements, players must kill 12 enemies with headshots and rescue Amanda and Tracey with precise headshots. Using Michael’s special ability to slow down time is essential to avoid harming his family accidentally.

3. Combat Strategy: Clearing waves of Merryweather agents inside and outside Michael’s house requires effective use of cover, high-powered weapons, and strategic positioning. Players must balance aggression with caution to survive.

4. Vehicle Speed: Achieving the “Pedal to the Metal” objective requires reaching top speed in a vehicle during the drive from the theater to Michael’s house, adding an extra layer of challenge.

5. Resource Management: Players need to utilize health packs (e.g., in the kitchen) and explosives effectively during combat to deal with large groups of enemies quickly.

Each challenge demands skillful execution and planning for a successful mission completion.

What are the most common mistakes players make during the Meltdown mission

Common Mistakes Players Make During the Meltdown Mission in GTA 5

1. Lack of Preparation: Not stocking up on ammo and body armor before the mission can lead to insufficient resources during the intense shootout, increasing the risk of failure.

2. Poor Vehicle Handling: Failing to reach top speed during the “Pedal to the Metal” objective can result in missing this Gold Medal requirement. Players often struggle with building up speed quickly enough.

3. Inaccurate Headshots: Missing the headshot on the first hostile holding Amanda can lead to mission failure if not executed correctly. Similarly, failing to quickly dispatch the gunman in Tracey’s room can result in her death.

4. Inadequate Use of Cover: Not utilizing cover effectively during the shootout can lead to Michael taking unnecessary damage. Players should stay behind objects and use Michael’s special ability to pick off enemies safely.

5. Not Managing Health: Forgetting to use the health pack in the kitchen can lead to Michael’s health depleting quickly, especially when facing armored enemies.

6. Mission Trigger Issues: Some players experience issues with the mission not triggering due to incomplete prerequisites or incorrect mission order, leading to frustration and wasted time.