Ransom is a storyline mission in Grand Theft Auto IV, picked up in Franklin Street Apartment Building, Leftwood, Alderney for Patrick McReary. The objective: taking a photograph of Gracie Ancelotti. This GTA 4 Ransom walkthrough covers every step, the reward, and what makes the job fail.
Key facts
- Location: Franklin Street Apartment Building, Leftwood, Alderney.
- Given by: Patrick McReary.
- Objective: Taking a photograph of Gracie Ancelotti.
- Requirement: Acquiring a Whiz Cellphone.
- Reward: $9,500.
- Unlocks: She’s a Keeper.
- Unlocked by: Photo Shoot, I’ll Take Her and Late Checkout.
GTA 4 Ransom walkthrough
- Go upstairs to the safehouse.
- Take a photo of Gracie.
- Get out of the building.
How GTA 4 Ransom fails
The mission fails if you get Wasted or Gracie dies or Gordon dies.
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 Ransom?
Pick it up in Franklin Street Apartment Building, Leftwood, Alderney for Patrick McReary.
What do you get for completing GTA 4 Ransom?
$9,500.
What fails GTA 4 Ransom?
Getting Wasted or Busted, or if Gracie dies or Gordon dies.
What does GTA 4 Ransom 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.
