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Prologue
Franklin and Lamar
A pre-release screenshot of Franklin and Lamar taking place at night.
A pre-release screenshot of Franklin and Lamar taking place at night.
  • In a pre-release screenshot, the mission took place at night rather than during the day.[25][26] This was likely changed for better visibility during the game's introduction.
  • The man whose cars were stolen wore different clothes.[27]
  • The cars that Franklin and Lamar stole had different license plates.[28]
Repossession
  • In the mission the players had to repossess a Vader, not a Bagger.[29]
  • The mission was supposed to end at Franklin's house.[30]
  • In the gameplay trailer, Simeon Yetarian was Employee of the Month. This was presumably done to conceal Franklin's surname prior to release, as Franklin is featured on the Employee of the Month frame in the final game.[31]
Complications
  • Originally, Franklin had to climb the vines to get into Michael's house[32], as there is a cut objective (Climb up the vines and go through the open window.)[33] and a cut animation.
Chop
  • In the Social Club image for the mission, Chop appears to be wearing a pink collar. In the final version, it is green.[34]
The Long Stretch
A pre-release gameplay screenshot of The Long Stretch taking place at late night.
A pre-release gameplay screenshot of The Long Stretch taking place at late night.
  • According to Shawn Fonteno, Franklin originally killed D.[35]
  • The mission started at late night originally, instead of late evening.
  • Stretch didn't wear his cap in The Long Stretch.
Father/Son
Friend Request
  • The mission was originally split into 2 missions, one called Friend Request (when Michael had to go to the Lifeinvader office to plant the bomb), and the other being called Selling Short.[40] (when Michael had to detonate the bomb)[41]
  • Tracey wore gray trousers.[42]
  • The Social Club image for the mission shows Michael wearing glasses. In the final version, he cannot buy them at the SubUrban store, and if he is wearing glasses before replaying the mission, they will be removed.[43]
The Jewel Store Job
  • In the game's first trailer, the loud approach of the mission appears to utilise the equipment used in the smart approach of the final game; the Bugstars van and outfits are worn, despite the fact they enter the building with the mission's loud approach. This was changed in the final game, as the players use a black Burrito, motorcycle helmets and suits for the loud approach.[44][45]
  • Michael's outfit was changed both in the smart and loud approach.[46]
  • During the getaway, the police would have used cruisers, interceptors and Buffalos, not just interceptors.[47]
Nervous Ron
  • In Trevor's character trailer, the mission is seen taking place during a thunderstorm. This was most likely changed due to the fact that many players were inexperienced in flying at this point in the game and storms increase turbulence.[48]
  • As seen in Trevor's character trailer, in the background there were a lot of explosions.[49]
  • In Trevor's character trailer, the van in the background sports an Angels of Death logo. This has been changed to The Lost MC logo in the final version.[50]
Trevor Philips Industries
Crystal Maze
Friends Reunited
Three's Company
Scouting the Port
  • Trevor was supposed to wear a hard hat like Wade and Floyd, as one can be found for him in the game files. In the final version, he wears a black beanie.[55]
The Merryweather Heist - Freight Approach
  • Wade was meant to have Juggalo makeup in the initial cutscene.[56]
Hood Safari
  • Trevor, Lamar and Franklin would have worn bandanas according to the screenshot, but Lamar and Franklin wore bandanas in Franklin's trailer.
Blitz Play
I Fought the Law...
  • The car used by Franklin was originally a grey F620 compared to the red F620 used in the final game.[61]
Caida Libre
  • In pre-release screenshots, Franklin was originally supposed to take Trevor's role in the mission.[62] File data referencing this remains in the mission's script file.[63]
Minor Turbulence
The Paleto Score
  • The heist originally had another option where Franklin would rescue the crew in a tank.[65]
  • The crew originally wore masks along with their Ballistic Equipment rather than helmets. This can be seen in the Social Club image of the mission[66] and in the unused gear intended for Franklin[67].
  • It is possible that Franklin was originally meant to rob the bank lobby along with Michael and Trevor instead of the gunman in the final version, as an unfinished bomb suit can be found for him in the game files.[68].
  • The mission also took place at night.[69]
Pack Man
Fresh Meat
  • In the beta version, Franklin uses a Carbine Rifle, as seen on the Social Club image. In the final version, however, he uses an AK-47.[72]
Cleaning out the Bureau
Architect's Plans
  • In the beta, the player could perform the mission in three different ways.
    • The First choice would be about assaulting the architect and taking the plans, as it currently is.[74]
    • The Second choice would be about taking a photo of the architect and his gay lover. The player would then use the photo as blackmail for the building plans.[75]
    • The third choice would be about the architect being mugged. The player has to intervene and take the briefcase with the building plans.[76]
Legal Trouble
  • The scene where Molly dies was slightly different.[77]
The Third Way
  • In the final storyline mission and canon ending, Michael and Trevor wore their default outfits (Michael wore his grey suit instead of his brown leather jacket, blue jeans, and brown boots, and Trevor wore his grey sweatpants instead of his blue ripped jeans), according to the Social Club image for the mission.[78]
Hunting
  • The side mission originally had a different HUD.[79]
Strangers and Freaks
  • "Cult Intervention" objective for Unknowing the Truth was originally named "Extremist Exit".[80]
  • "Show Me The Money" objective for Unknowing the Truth was originally named "Judas".[81]
  • "Zondar The Bridge" objective for Delivering the Truth was originally named "Canyon Crusader", and required the player to fly under a bridge in Raton Canyon.[82]
  • "Out of The Frying Pan" objective for Surreal Estate was originally named "No Time for Bacon".[83]
Devin Weston's missions

Cut Missions

  • A mission involving Michael stealing a Harrier jet for Solomon Richards was cut.
  • A mission involving Michael saving the film studio for Solomon Richards was cut.
  • A mission called Social Networking for Devin Weston that included an appearance of Brucie Kibbutz was cut.
  • A heist called The Sharmoota Job was cut. It had three options (Night Stealth, High Impact, and Clown Day Stealth) and two preparation missions.
  • A mission called Final Furlong for Solomon was cut. It is unknown if it was a separate mission or the old name for The Ballad of Rocco, as both missions take the same place in a mission strand.
  • Michael had two Strangers and Freaks missions with a lady called Magenta that were cut. She still appears in game at the start of the mission The Long Stretch.
  • Franklin had two Stranger and Freaks missions with a man called Dale.[85][86]
  • Franklin had five Stranger and Freaks missions with two fighting neighbours.
  • Two unknown missions for "The Band" were cut. One involved bringing the band members back together and the second involved stopping Trevor from sabotaging the concert.
  • Another Strangers and Freaks mission for Barry was cut. It involved Franklin stealing a helicopter with weed.
  • Cinema Property had two more missions; Protest and Recover Stolen Film.
  • Six Bail Jumper missions were cut. Marshes, Winery, Surf Shop, Subway, Coast, Venice.
  • Devin's mission strand originally had an intro cutscene.

Cut Side Missions

  • Vigilante Missions were removed.[87]
  • Pimping was removed.
  • Minigames like Basketball, Air Hockey, Pool, Bowling, weightlifting, and stealing/exporting were cut.
  • The following Random Events in GTA V were cut: Broken Down 1, Broken Down 2 'Hot Chick', Broken Down 3, Broken Down 4, Broken Down 6, Broken Down 7, Broken Down 8, Broken Down 9, Broken Down 10, Hitch Lift 4, Mugging 4, Pick Pocket, RC Challenge Mode, Rescue Hostage, Tow Truck, Ungrateful Whore and Wanderer.
  • 14 Arms Trafficking Ground missions were cut.
  • Towing Patrol odd job was cut. It involved the player driving a Tow Truck on a freeway, towing away broken cars to keep the traffic flowing as long as possible.
  • Towing Illegally Parked Vehicles odd job was cut.
  • Taxi I know a Way mission type was cut. The player would have to follow the passenger's directions with no blips or GPS.
  • A street race for Hao in the Terminal was cut.
  • Formation Display Flight School lesson was cut.
  • The Dancing minigame from Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas and The Ballad of Gay Tony was going to return. Textures of the on-screen ratings exist in the game files.[88]
  • The Kickstart event from GTA San Andreas was meant to return but was cut. Collision for the Kickstart arena can be found in the game files.

Videos

References

  1. ↑ File Data: 0x5D7E740A = Vinewood Babylon
  2. ↑ File Data: 0x39756D59 = Ghetto Safari
  3. ↑ File Data: 0xD9C04B23 = Planning the Agency Heist
  4. ↑ File Data: 0x340785F7 = Blow Back
  5. ↑ File Data:
    0x0695FFCB = The Port of LS Heist
0x9ED718CD = The Port of LS Heist
0xEFD8D251 = The Port of LS Heist
  6. ↑ File Data: 0xDF43FEDA = Agent
  7. ↑ The GTA V beta hunt
  8. ↑ GTA V - Cut Features During Missions (Beta Analysis)
  9. ↑ update\update.rpf\x64\data\lang\american_rel.rpf\prolog.gxt2 - 0x63ACF4C2 = ~s~Go to the ~y~security~s~ room.~s~
  10. ↑ update\update.rpf\x64\data\lang\american_rel.rpf\prolog.gxt2 - 0x9C2D0ADE = ~s~Shoot the ~r~monitors.~s~
  11. ↑ GTA V - Cut Features During Missions (Beta Analysis)
  12. ↑ update\update.rpf\x64\data\lang\american_rel.rpf\prolog.gxt2 - 0x3574E027 = ~s~Follow ~b~Trevor.~s~
  13. ↑ update\update.rpf\x64\data\lang\american_rel.rpf\prolog.gxt2 - 0x96297413 = ~s~Press ~INPUT_CELLPHONE_CANCEL~ to exit the phone menu and put away the phone.~s~
  14. ↑ update\update.rpf\x64\data\lang\american_rel.rpf\prolog.gxt2 - 0x76E8916C = ~s~SWITCH to Michael to drive.~s~
  15. ↑ update\update.rpf\x64\data\lang\american_rel.rpf\prolog.gxt2 - 0x4F124FDC = ~s~Grab the ~b~woman.~s~
  16. ↑ GTA V - Cut Features During Missions (Beta Analysis)
  17. ↑ GTA V - Cut Features During Missions (Beta Analysis)
  18. ↑ GTA V - Cut Features During Missions (Beta Analysis)
  19. ↑ GTA V - Cut Features During Missions (Beta Analysis)
  20. ↑ GTA V - Cut Features During Missions (Beta Analysis)
  21. ↑ x64\audio\sfx\SS_NP.rpf\pro.awc - PRO_BUAD_01
  22. ↑ GTA V - Cut Features During Missions (Beta Analysis)
  23. ↑ x64\audio\sfx\SS_NP.rpf\pro.awc
  24. ↑ GTA V - Cut Features During Missions (Beta Analysis)
  25. ↑ Franklin and Lamar - rockstargames.com
  26. ↑ GTA V - Cut Features During Missions (Beta Analysis)
  27. ↑ GTA V - Cut Features During Missions (Beta Analysis)
  28. ↑ GTA V - Cut Features During Missions (Beta Analysis)
  29. ↑ [GTA 5's Deleted Cutscenes {{{2}}}]
  30. ↑ [GTA 5's Deleted Cutscenes {{{2}}}]
  31. ↑ Video:
    Beta-SimeonEmployeeOfTheMonth-GTAV-Trailer
    00:46, Grand Theft Auto V Gameplay Trailer. Simeon appears as the Employee of the Month (top right).
  32. ↑ GTA V - Cut Features During Missions (Beta Analysis)
  33. ↑ update\update.rpf\x64\data\lang\american_rel.rpf\arm3.gxt2 - 0x60C0AD45 = ~s~Climb up the vines and go through the ~y~open window.~s~
  34. ↑ Image:
    ChopMission-GTA5
  35. ↑ Franklin & Lamar's Voice Actors REACT to GTA V
  36. ↑ Video:
    Beta-RedPhantom-GTAV-FatherSon-Trailer
    01:04, Grand Theft Auto V Trailer 2. A red Phantom appearing to tow Michael's yacht in the mission Father/Son (right).
  37. ↑ Grand Theft Auto V Trailer 2:
    Beta-FatherSon-GTAV-TacoVanWhite-Trailer2
    Various cars seen towards the end of the chase in Father/Son in the second trailer.
  38. ↑ Grand Theft Auto V Trailer 2:
    Beta-FatherSon-GTAV-DockTrailer-Trailer2
    A Phantom towing a Dock Trailer over the bridge in the second trailer.
  39. ↑ File Data:
    NoDocktrailer-GTAV-FatherSon
    No more results for Dock Trailer.
  40. ↑ 0xAFD31FCF = Selling Short
  41. ↑ GTA V - Cut Features During Missions (Beta Analysis)
  42. ↑ GTA V - Cut Features During Missions (Beta Analysis)
  43. ↑ Image:
    FriendRequest-GTA5
  44. ↑ Video:
    Beta-BugstarsVan-GTAV-TheJewelStoreJob-Trailer
    00:48, Grand Theft Auto V Trailer. The players are seen using Bugstars outfits and van for the loud approach of The Jewel Store Job.
  45. ↑ GTA V - Cut Features During Missions (Beta Analysis)
  46. ↑ GTA V - Cut Features During Missions (Beta Analysis)
  47. ↑ GTA V - Cut Features During Missions (Beta Analysis)
  48. ↑ GTA V - Cut Features During Missions (Beta Analysis)
  49. ↑ GTA V - Cut Features During Missions (Beta Analysis)
  50. ↑ Screenshot from the trailer
  51. ↑ GTA V - Cut Features During Missions (Beta Analysis)
  52. ↑ GTA V - Cut Features During Missions (Beta Analysis)
  53. ↑ Old PS3 missions.xml:
          <name>Trevor 3 - Friends Reunited</name>
      <description>Trevor & Nervous Ron set off to drive to the city to find Michael.&#xD;Missions -> Trevor Strand -> Trevor 3 Friends Reunited</description>
      <scriptName>Trevor3.sc</scriptName>
  54. ↑ Grand Theft Auto V: Michael
  55. ↑ Image:
    TrevorPhilips-GTAV-BetaHardHat
  56. ↑
    Wade-GTAV-Juggalofacepaint
  57. ↑ Video:
    Beta-PoliceCruisers-GTAV-BlitzPlay-GameplayTrailer
    00:58, Grand Theft Auto V Gameplay Trailer. Note the Stanier-based Police Cruisers seen on the street.
  58. ↑ File Data:
     "FBI4_COVER_RESTART",
 "fbi4_DEPOT_STOP_TRACK",
 "FBI4_ENTER_VEHICLE_MA",
 "fbi4_EXPLODE_MA",
 "FBI4_EXPLODE_RESTART_ST",
 "FBI4_GETAWAY_RESTART",
 "FBI4_MISSION_FAIL",
 "fbi4_PARK_AMBULANCE_OS",
 "FBI4_PETROL",
 "FBI4_PETROL_EXPLODE",
 "fbi4_PLANT_BOMB_MA",
 "fbi4_PRE_TRUCK_RAM_MA",
 "FBI4_RAM_OS",
 "fbi4_SHOOTOUT_MA",
 "fbi4_SHOOTOUT_MID_MA",
  59. ↑ File Data:
    func_384(0, "Enter ambulance at FIB depot", 0, 0, 0, 1);
  60. ↑ Image:
    BlitzPlay-Mission-GTAV
    Note that the weapon Michael is holding looks like the Heavy Sniper.
  61. ↑ Video:
    Beta-GreyF620-GTAV-IFoughtTheLaw-Trailer
    00:56, Grand Theft Auto V Trailer 2. The gery F620 is seen in I Fought the Law....
  62. ↑ Screenshot:
    Beta-FranklinChasingPlaneCaidaLibre-GTAV-Screenshot
    Franklin appears on the Sanchez tailing the damaged plane in Caida Libre.
  63. ↑ File Data:
    AUDIO::PREPARE_MUSIC_EVENT("SOL1_FRANKLIN_STARTS");
AUDIO::TRIGGER_MUSIC_EVENT("SOL1_FRANKLIN_STARTS");
AUDIO::CANCEL_MUSIC_EVENT("SOL1_FRANKLIN_STARTS");
  64. ↑ Video:
    Beta-Crusader-GTAV-MinorTurbulence-Trailer
    01:24, Grand Theft Auto V Trailer 2. Trevor seen diving from the Cargo Plane in a Crusader during Minor Turbulence.
  65. ↑ Old PS3 missions.xml:
           <name>VOID The Paleto Score 2B - Finale</name>
      <description>Hold up the country bank in heavy combat armour. Franklin rescues you in a tank.&#xD;Heists -> The Paleto Score Heist -> The Paleto Score 1</description>
  66. ↑ Image:
    ThePaletoScore-GTA5
    Trevor with the Ballistic Equipment in the mission. Note the mask.
  67. ↑ Image:
    FranklinClinton-GTAV-BombSuit
    Unused suit for Franklin, where it still uses a mask.
  68. ↑ Image:
    FranklinClinton-GTAV-BombSuit
    Unused suit for Franklin, where it still uses a mask.
  69. ↑
    ThePaletoScore-GTA5
  70. ↑ Video:
    Beta-PackManJB700InCity-GTAV-Trailer
    00:50, Grand Theft Auto V Trailer 2. The JB 700 seen dismounting from the Packer in Los Santos.
  71. ↑
    GTAV-Screenshot9
    and
    PackMan-Mission-GTAV
  72. ↑ Image:
    FreshMeat-Mission-GTAV
  73. ↑ [GTA 5's Deleted Cutscenes {{{2}}}]
  74. ↑ Old PS3 missions.xml:
          <name>The Agency Heist 2 - Mug the Architect</name>
      <description>Franklin obtains the architectural plans for the FIB building by jumping the architect.&#xD;Heists -> The Agency Heist 1 ->The Agency Heist 2</description>
  75. ↑ Old PS3 missions.xml:
          <name>VOID The Agency Heist 2B - Setup - Blackmail Architect</name>
      <description>Take a photo of architect and his gay lover.  Use photo as blackmail for building plans.&#xD;Heists -> The Agency Heist ->The Agency Heist 2B</description>
  76. ↑ Old PS3 missions.xml:
          <name>VOID The Agency Heist 2C - Setup - Intervene in Mugging</name>
      <description>The architect is being mugged. Intervene and take briefcase with building plans.&#xD;Heists -> The Agency Heist ->The Agency Heist 2C</description>
  77. ↑ [GTA 5's Deleted Cutscenes {{{2}}}]
  78. ↑ Image:
    TheThirdWay-GTAV-Thumbnail
    Note that Michael and Trevor are wearing their default outfits.
  79. ↑ The GTA V beta hunt
  80. ↑ Data Lines: 
    		<stat Name="MS_EP8_SECURITY_WIPED_OUT" Type="int" Min="0" Max="3" Group="8" SaveCategory="0"  Default="0" online="false"    profile="true"  ServerAuthoritative="false"   community="false" OmitTimestamp="false"  UserData="STAT_FLAG_NEVER_SHOW"  Owner="script" Comment="Mission stat : 'EP8_SECURITY_WIPED_OUT : Extremist Exit/Cult Intervention  Player wipes out all epsilon security. Epsilon 8' _target value is: '1' lessThan status is : 'False'" />
  81. ↑ Data Lines: 
    		<stat Name="MS_EP8_MONEY_STOLEN" Type="int" Min="0" Max="3" Group="8" SaveCategory="0"  Default="0" online="false"    profile="true"  ServerAuthoritative="false"   community="false" OmitTimestamp="false"  UserData="STAT_FLAG_NEVER_SHOW"  Owner="script" Comment="Mission stat : 'EP8_MONEY_STOLEN : Judas/Show me the Money  Player steals the epsilon money and escapes. Epsilon 8' _target value is: '1' lessThan status is : 'False'" />
  82. ↑ Data Lines:
    		<stat Name="MS_EP6_UNDER_BRIDGE" Type="int" Min="0" Max="3" Group="8" SaveCategory="0"  Default="0" online="false"    profile="true"  ServerAuthoritative="false"   community="false" OmitTimestamp="false"  UserData="STAT_FLAG_NEVER_SHOW"  Owner="script" Comment="Mission stat : 'EP6_UNDER_BRIDGE : Canyon Crusader - Fly under one of the bridges down Raton Canyon.' _target value is: '1' lessThan status is : 'False'" />
  83. ↑ Data Lines:
    		<stat Name="MS_JO3_ESCAPE_WITHOUT_ALERTING_" Type="int" Min="0" Max="3" Group="8" SaveCategory="0"  Default="0" online="false"    profile="true"  ServerAuthoritative="false"   community="false" OmitTimestamp="false"  UserData="STAT_FLAG_NEVER_SHOW"  Owner="script" Comment="Mission stat : 'JO3_ESCAPE_WITHOUT_ALERTING_COPS : Out of the Frying Pan/No Time for Bacon  Player escapes without alerting the cops. Josh 3' _target value is: '1' lessThan status is : 'False'" />
  84. ↑ Old PS3 mission.xml:
          <id>9252</id>
      <name>VOID Car Steal 1 - Social Networking</name>
            <id>9256</id>
      <name>Car Steal 1 - I fought the law...</name>
            <id>9257</id>
      <name>Car Steal 2 -  Eye in the Sky</name>
            <id>9258</id>
      <name>Car Steal 3 - Agent</name>
            <id>9259</id>
      <name>Car Steal 4 - Finale - Pack Man</name>
  85. ↑ Old PS3 missions.xml:
          <name>VOID RC - Dale 1</name>
      <description>Cutscene where Dale asks you to get photographs of 10 "hot women" for him. This unlocks an ambient task to do this.</description>
      <scriptName>Dale1.sc</scriptName>
      <issues> </issues>
      <storyDescription>Franklin meets Dale outside a nightclub. Dale asks him to take photographs of hot women around the town and send them to him.</storyDescription>
  86. ↑ Old PS3 missions.xml:
          <name>VOID RC - Dale 2</name>
      <description>Franklin chases Dale while drugged and kills him during a vehicle chase.</description>
      <scriptName>Dale2.sc</scriptName>
      <issues> </issues>
      <storyDescription>Franklin meets Dale in a club and discovers that Dale is planning on drugging the women in the photos Franklin took. Franklin tries to stop him but is drugged by Dale who then escapes. Franklin must chase and kill Dale.</storyDescription>
  87. ↑ Old PS3 missions.xml:
          <name>VOID Odd Job - Vigilante</name>
      <description>Vigilante Controller</description>
      <scriptName>controller_Vigilante.sc</scriptName>
  88. ↑ GTA V Unused Graphics

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