Meltdown is a storyline mission in Grand Theft Auto IV, picked up in Drusilla’s, Little Italy, Algonquin for Ray Boccino. The objective: luca Silvestri, Joseph DiLeo, Johnny Barbosa and Unnamed Goon. This GTA 4 Meltdown walkthrough covers every step, the reward, and what makes the job fail.
Key facts
- Location: Drusilla’s, Little Italy, Algonquin.
- Given by: Ray Boccino.
- Objective: Luca Silvestri, Joseph DiLeo, Johnny Barbosa and Unnamed Goon.
- Reward: $9,500.
- Unlocks: Museum Piece.
- Unlocked by: Taking in the Trash.
GTA 4 Meltdown walkthrough
- Go to Castle Garden City.
- Chase after Luca’s gang. You need Luca alive to get the diamonds back.
- The gang have escaped into the park. Take them down.
- Luca is hiding in the toilets. Flush him out.
- Take out Luca.
- Pick up the diamonds.
- Go meet Ray on the bridge.
How GTA 4 Meltdown fails
The mission fails if you get Wasted or Busted or Luca and his crew escape or Luca dies (during chase).
Tips
- Save before you start. GTA 4 missions lock you in until you pass or fail, so a fresh save makes retrying painless.
- Protect the vehicle or NPC the mission depends on — losing it fails the job even if you are still alive.
- Want every mission in Liberty City? See all GTA 4 missions.
- Looking for shortcuts instead? See our GTA 4 cheat codes.
Video walkthrough
Prefer to watch? This video shows it in action.
FAQ
How do you start GTA 4 Meltdown?
Pick it up in Drusilla’s, Little Italy, Algonquin for Ray Boccino.
What do you get for completing GTA 4 Meltdown?
$9,500.
What fails GTA 4 Meltdown?
Getting Wasted or Busted, or if Luca and his crew escape or Luca dies (during chase).
What does GTA 4 Meltdown unlock?
Which version of GTA 4 is this walkthrough for?
The objectives, location and reward are the same across the PC, Xbox 360 and PS3 releases of GTA IV, aside from minor control differences.
