First Mission (GTA SA)
| In The Beginning... | |
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| Game | GTA San Andreas |
| For | Carl Johnson |
| Location | Los Santos |
| Reward | $100 |
| Unlocks | Big Smoke (Mission) |
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- See also: In The Beginning... in GTA III, GTA VC, GTA LCS and GTA VCS.
In The Beginning... is the opening sequence, cutscene and mission of GTA San Andreas.
Quick Walkthrough
- Get familiar with the controls, and mount the bicycle.
- Follow the blip on the map to the "CJ" icon, Carl's Mom's House on Grove Street.
Detailed Walkthrough
Getting Familiar
After the introductory cinematic scene, CJ begins his first mission. The player will find themself in Jefferson Alley (the territory of the Ballas, a rival gang), with $350 and no weapons. As there is no immediate danger to CJ's safety, it's advisable for the player to take a few moments to familiarize themself with the controls, the pause options, and the Radar. Once comfortable, mount the BMX with the blue cone marker hovering over it.
Pedal Your Way Home
Follow the roads to "CJ" icon on the map. It is southeast of the starting location. It is advisable to read the bicycling tips that pop-up as the player rides, especially if this is their first time playing this mission.
Optionally, before heading for the map icon, the player can take a detour for extra items. After mounting the bike, leave the alley and go around the corner on the left to the red building, Jefferson Motel. Climb the stairs to find a MP5 on the roof. Continue on the way to the map icon, but look beneath the bridge overpass near Carl's Mom's House for Armour and a Micro SMG. There's also a 9mm Pistol in a back-yard nearby and a Tec-9 on Sweet's house roof.
Enter the Grove Street cul-de-sac, and walk into the round red mission marker to complete this mission and begin Big Smoke (Mission).