In Grand Theft Auto V’s “Friend Request” mission, Michael De Santa trades his criminal expertise for tech-savvy espionage, infiltrating Lifeinvader’s quirky startup culture to plant a deadly device. From dodging pop-up ads to blending in with hipster fashion, this mission blends humor with high-stakes action, offering players a unique mix of satire and suspense. Ready to crash the corporate party?
Mission 10 – Friend Request general information
Way to unlock: You need to complete Main mission 8 (Marriage Counselling). You can now go to Lester’s house (letter L on the world map).
Playable characters: Michael
Additional information: This one is another, quite relaxing, mission during which you will visit the headquarters of a company that owns a fictional social networking service LifeInvader. Apart from that, you will be presented with another interesting element of the game, i.e. visiting clothes stores.
Mission 10 – Friend Request full walkthrough
Lester’s house
Lester’s house is in the Southeastern Los Santos. More precisely, it is in the El Burro Heights district. After you get there, park your car in front of the house, and go towards the entrance to meet up with an old friend of Michael’s. Lester will want to exact revenge on Jay Norris, the owner of the LifeInvader corporation.
Clothes store
The first part of the plan assumes purchasing a disguise that will help Michael make himself resemble the other employees at Norris’s company. To do that, you need to reach the Suburban clothes store in the Northern part of the city, in the Vinewood district. Enter the shop, talk to the saleswoman and choose one of the elements suggested by the game (they cost 120 dollars each).
The back entrance to the company
Exit the shop and start your journey to Rockford Hills, because that is where the headquarters for the LifeInvader company is located. Park near the building and go towards the back entrance, which will start a cutscene showing a nifty way to get into the office. Follow the programmer that Michael met inside the building.
Now, you will play a funny mini-game. Start shutting down pop-ups with advertisements, by clicking the X symbol in the upper-right corner of each window. After you have cleared the screen, click quickly on the icon of the AntEater Antivirus (shown in the screenshot). Scan the computer and Exterminate all of the viruses.
The entrance to the room with the prototype
After you have watched another cutscene, enter the side room to let Michael modify the prototype of the new device stored in the office. Return along the same path that you took to get here and exit the LifeInvader office. Do not go back to Lester’s house and go to Michael’s estate instead. Go here to the living room and turn the TV on.
Use the left analog stick to flip through channels. Keep doing that until you reach the transmission from the announcement by Jay Norris. In accordance with the information that you have received, you need to wait for Norris to present the crowd with the prototype of the device. Select the phone from Michael’s inventory, access Contacts and call Jay Norris (the above screenshot). Watch the explosive finale and listen to the conversation with Lester.
Rewards and challenges in mission 10 – Friend Request
Rewards for the completion of the mission:
- The possibility to play the stock market unlocked (you need to wait for an e-mail from Lester and access the link provided in the message)
- New potential heist partaker contact: Rickie Lukens (some time after this mission, you will receive a phone call from an unknown number – answer the phone and listen to the conversation with Ricky)
Requirements for the completion of the mission in 100%:
- Time – you need to complete this mission within 8 minutes and 30 seconds. Try not to waste time while in the LifeInvader corporation.
- Popups Clear – you need to close all of the advert pop-ups within 32 seconds.
What are the key steps to complete the Friend Request mission in GTA 5
Here are the key steps to complete the “Friend Request” mission in Grand Theft Auto V:
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Visit Lester’s House
After completing the “Marriage Counseling” mission, head to Lester’s house in El Burro Heights to start the mission. Lester explains the plan to sabotage LifeInvader’s new product launch2. -
Purchase a Disguise
Go to the Suburban clothing store in Vinewood and buy one of the suggested outfits for $120 to blend in with LifeInvader employees. -
Infiltrate LifeInvader Headquarters
Drive to Rockford Hills and enter through the backdoor of the LifeInvader building. Follow a programmer inside2. -
Perform Tech Support
Use a computer at the office to clear pop-ups within 32 seconds and run antivirus software to remove malware5. -
Sabotage the Prototype
Modify the prototype device stored in a side room as instructed during a cutscene2. -
Exit the Building
Leave through the kitchen and backdoor for efficiency, avoiding unnecessary detours5. -
Watch Jay Norris’s Presentation
Return to Michael’s house, turn on the TV, and watch Jay Norris unveil the sabotaged device. Use Michael’s phone to call Norris, triggering an explosive finale25.
Gold Medal Objectives:
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Complete the mission within 8 minutes and 30 seconds.
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Clear all pop-ups within 32 seconds.
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Exit through the backdoor after planting the device25.
What should I do if I fail to complete the mission within the time limit
If you fail to complete the “Friend Request” mission in GTA 5 within the time limit, you can simply retry the mission. The game allows you to restart from the last checkpoint or replay the mission entirely without penalties. To improve your chances of success:
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Focus on Speed: Prioritize completing tasks efficiently, such as clearing pop-ups quickly and exiting the building through the backdoor.
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Plan Ahead: Familiarize yourself with the mission objectives and route before starting.
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Retry Without Stress: Failing missions in GTA 5 does not result in permanent consequences; you can attempt them again until successful.
This flexibility ensures players can enjoy the experience without worrying about setbacks.
