Sink or Swim is a job in Grand Theft Auto 2, picked up in Dominatrix, Residential District, Anywhere City for the Scientists. The objective: zaibatsu operatives. This GTA 2 Sink or Swim walkthrough covers every step, the reward, and what makes the job fail.
Key facts
- Location: Dominatrix, Residential District, Anywhere City.
- Objective: Zaibatsu operatives.
- Unlock condition: Minimum Respect for the Scientists.
- Reward: $30,000, a +1 score multiplier and more Scientists respect.
GTA 2 Sink or Swim walkthrough
- Steal a Taxi and keep it in one piece – too much destruction will alert the Cops.
- The first Zaibatsu is waiting by the Clock Tower. Go pick him up.
- Pick up the second Z-Operative outside the Motel in Belmont.
- Pick up the third Z-Man outside the Hospital in Morton.
- Pick up the last Z-Operative in front of Alma Mater Prison.
- Drive the Zaibatsu operatives to the South-East Dock Crane.
- Get out of the car and let the crane take over.
How GTA 2 Sink or Swim fails
The mission fails if you get Wasted or Busted or Taxi Xpress is destroyed in a different way or Zaibatsu members are killed in a different way.
Tips
- Build respect first. You need minimum respect for the scientists before this phone rings, so work other jobs for that gang if the call never comes.
- Save before you start. Phone and vehicle jobs in GTA 2 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 job in the game? See all GTA 2 missions.
- Looking for shortcuts instead? See our GTA 2 cheat codes.
Video walkthrough
Prefer to watch? This video shows it in action.
FAQ
How do you start GTA 2 Sink or Swim?
Pick it up in Dominatrix, Residential District, Anywhere City for the Scientists, once you have minimum respect for the scientists.
What do you get for completing GTA 2 Sink or Swim?
$30,000, a +1 score multiplier and more Scientists respect.
What fails GTA 2 Sink or Swim?
Getting Wasted or Busted, or if Taxi Xpress is destroyed in a different way or Zaibatsu members are killed in a different way.
Is GTA 2 Sink or Swim on PlayStation the same mission?
Yes, though it’s titled “Pickup ‘N’ Drown” on PlayStation.
