Grand Theft Auto V - Hidden Packages Exploit (PC Version)

[HAMiLTON]

Applies to: Single Player, Storyline Mode.

After reading about the hidden packages in GTA V, and seeing all the forums-posts claiming Rockstar had removed them through patching, I decided to make this video.

First of all, I need to point out that I enjoy GTA V to the point that I strive to keep my gameplay as realistic as possible. In this video I am playing as Franklin, and the money he has were gained through Heists, Robberies and the LCN Stockmarket. I do not condone cheating or obvious exploits, as it ruins the gameplay intended by the creators of the game.

I made this video in the hope that Rockstar will see it, and patch this completely unrealistic exploit (for the PC-version at least).

My personal preference would be if the packages could only be picked up once during the storyline, and only by one character. So if Franklin picks it up, the package will never spawn again, even if you're playing as Michael or Trevor. That way the packages would be realistic, and in addition force the player to make a choice regarding which character gets to pick them up.

To those of you that prefer exploits like these, you're welcome. To the rest of you that are more like me, let's hope Rockstar fixes this soon.

What's the point of having a "cops & robbers" game if the money is the least of your problems, right?

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Short gameplay description of the exploit:
Find the package you see in the video, it's clearly maked on my in-game map (my location). This is the most valuable package in the game, worth 25.000$.
Swim down and get the package (you don't need scuba gear as it's pretty shallow).
Swim back up and save the game using your phone.
Load the save you just made.
Repeat.

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Some tips:
- Are the packages not showing up for you? Each time you pick up a package, all the other packages disappear from the world map. To make the packages appear again, simply save your game and load that save.
- When you use scuba gear, you increase the characters Lung Capacity. When swimming under water using the L-Shift button, you will also increase Stamina. This is a fast, easy and fun way to increase those two stats.
- When swimming under water, it is much easier to navigate using the first person view. Use the mouse to choose direction, hold L-Shift to swim fast, or just W to swim normal. If you use both buttons at the same time, you swim towards the surface.
- I recommend that you travel all over the world to discover all the hidden package locations, as this counts towards the 100% completion of the game, as well as giving you a great view of the scenery and locations created by the game developers.
- Annoyed by those giant waves that slow you down out in the ocean when you navigate the sea? Drive your boat or jetski close to the coastline where the waves are smaller.

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T514_twSVfU

[Prikkiki-Ti]

There was a similar exploit for this on consoles which Rockstar patched pretty quick once it became known.

[Steve]

Is this only for offline or online as if it's only for offline well where's the problem as people are only cheating them selfs

[CrAcK dOoKiE!]

These are not in my game ...

[Prikkiki-Ti]

Originally posted by PCGAMEPLAY:

Is this only for offline or online as if it's only for offline well where's the problem as people are only cheating them selfs

The exploit is only possible in story mode as these packages don't exist online.

[HAMiLTON]

Originally posted by ¡ƎıʞoOp ʞɔ∀ɹƆ:

These are not in my game ...

I have updated the original post with a tips-section, explaining why these packages don't show up for some players.

[HAMiLTON]

Originally posted by Eastwood:

There was a similar exploit for this on consoles which Rockstar patched pretty quick once it became known.

I really hope they will do the same for the PC Version.

[HAMiLTON]

Originally posted by PCGAMEPLAY:

Is this only for offline or online as if it's only for offline well where's the problem as people are only cheating them selfs

This is only for the Single Player Storyline-mode, but it still annoys me as the rest of the game is pretty close to perfect. I do agree however, that people who use this exploit only cheat themselves out of a great gaming experience.

[eerahsllewoh]

On a slightly different matter, I can't seem to find any of the HP. Although I'm on my second game, I didn't pick any of them up in the 1st game and they are not showing up anywhere. It's really frustrating. I spent 13 in-game hours looking for the $25,000 and it was nowhere. Moved on to the next one, not there again. Does anybody know if they took them out of the PC version or something?

[HAMiLTON]

Originally posted by sharee511:

On a slightly different matter, I can't seem to find any of the HP. Although I'm on my second game, I didn't pick any of them up in the 1st game and they are not showing up anywhere. It's really frustrating. I spent 13 in-game hours looking for the $25,000 and it was nowhere. Moved on to the next one, not there again. Does anybody know if they took them out of the PC version or something?

I made the topic video on my PC version of the game, and I also tested this exploit after the last patch and it still works just as displayed in the video. I bought GTA V on Steam during the pre-sales.

I would go to one of the package locations, save at sea-level, reload and then swim down to pick it up. If it's still not there than I have no clue as to what is going on.

[Firebaall]

This is chump change and totally not worth doing, since you can play the stock market wtih no risk due to game saves.

[HAMiLTON]

Originally posted by Firebaall:

This is chump change and totally not worth doing, since you can play the stock market wtih no risk due to game saves.

Yes, I already have over 12 billion dollars per character due to the in-game stockmarket. Maximum cash 2,1 billion, and the rest in stocks in case I ever need more. Already own everything.

The video, however, is of an exploit. So wether it is "chump change" or not is irrelevant.

Diving down 4 times makes 100k dollars, and investing those money on the stockmarket at a 100% return rate makes it 200k. And so on.

In either case, I really hate that it is possible to use exploits like these.. including the stockmarket save/reload exploit. I got a stock up to 607,29% trying that exploit out, and I could have gone higher, so it is ridiculously flawed.

[Firebaall]

The point is... the game has glaring exploits, especially the stock market game save safety net. If you have 12 billion/character, you certainly didn't keep your gameplay "as realistic as possible" as you say you like to. You most certainly reloaded a previous game after a bad investment.

And it is valid to say this isn't worth doing....just playing the game normally and using/abusing the stock market makes a repeatable 25K exploit entierly useless by compare.

[HAMiLTON]

Originally posted by Firebaall:

The point is... the game has glaring exploits, especially the stock market game save safety net. If you have 12 billion/character, you certainly didn't keep your gameplay "as realistic as possible" as you say you like to. You most certainly reloaded a previous game after a bad investment.

And it is valid to say this isn't worth doing....just playing the game normally and using/abusing the stock market makes a repeatable 25K exploit entierly useless by compare.

You obviously do not get the point of this post, as I clearly explain in the topic that this is an exploit (which it is), and that I think it should be fixed. I never claimed that this was "worth doing", I merely pointed out that this is an exploit. Your personal opinion will never change the fact that it is an exploit within the game that could easily have been fixed.

Also, your opinion about my gameplay is irrelevant, as I am the only one that can possibly know how I play. All I can say is that if you can't make 12 billion per character on your own, then you obviously do not have the stockmarket knowledge I possess, and you obviously haven't played the way I play my sandbox games.

Like in Skyrim and other huge open world games, I always avoid the main mission saving it for last, as I want to fully explore the games I pay for. This includes all the small, seemingly pointless side-missions and odd jobs. I am not going to include any spoilers here, but there are many missions in GTA V that have huge payouts, that are not part of the main storyline. If you don't know this, then you haven't played the game properly in my opinion. Also, many of the missions/random banter will give you stockmarket hints within the game dialog itself, if you care to pay attention to it. Listening to the radio alone gave me a huge profit, the in-game news (radio and online newspaper) are not only there for our amusement.

Then again, my opinion on your gameplay is irrelevant, as you have the right to play your games any way you choose.

So to sum it up; your statement is invalid, as you have had no counterpart claiming otherwise. You are merely talking to yourself it seems, as I nowhere in the topic claim that the exploit is worth doing.

Next time, read the topic properly. :)

[HAMiLTON]

Originally posted by Firebaall:

Yawn...shave your neckbeard buddy. You're ranting like a class A d-bag now. Carry on.

You resort to name-calling? I must have struck a nerve. Either way, you failed to return a constructive comment, so I guess you have admitted defeat. Good luck on your further endeavours.

[Firebaall]

Rule #1 of the internet....don't argue with a neckbeard. They can't see past the fuzz on their chin. If you can't see where you crashed the bus in logic, no amount of counter points will work on you. You'll always ignore the facts and steer the argument according to your skewed viewpoint.

You are not worth the time.