Paparazzi Purge is a storyline mission in Grand Theft Auto III, picked up in Asuka Kasen’s Condo, Newport, Staunton Island. The objective: reporter. This GTA 3 Paparazzi Purge walkthrough covers every step, the reward, and what makes the job fail.
Key facts
- Location: Asuka Kasen’s Condo, Newport, Staunton Island.
- Objective: Reporter.
- Reward: $10,000.
- Unlocks: Payday For Ray.
- Unlocked by: Under Surveillance.
GTA 3 Paparazzi Purge walkthrough
- Steal the police boat.
- Destroy the reporter’s boat.
How GTA 3 Paparazzi Purge fails
The mission fails if you get Wasted or Busted or Reporter escapes.
Tips
- Save before you start. GTA 3 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 3 missions.
- Looking for shortcuts instead? See our GTA 3 cheat codes.
Video walkthrough
Prefer to watch? This video shows it in action.
FAQ
How do you start GTA 3 Paparazzi Purge?
Pick it up in Asuka Kasen’s Condo, Newport, Staunton Island.
What do you get for completing GTA 3 Paparazzi Purge?
$10,000.
What fails GTA 3 Paparazzi Purge?
Getting Wasted or Busted, or if Reporter escapes.
What does GTA 3 Paparazzi Purge unlock?
Payday For Ray.
Which version of GTA 3 is this walkthrough for?
The objectives, location and reward are the same across the PC, PlayStation 2, Xbox and mobile/Definitive Edition releases of GTA 3, aside from minor control differences.
