Ransom is a storyline mission in Grand Theft Auto III, picked up in Staunton Plaza, Fort Staunton, Staunton Island for Catalina. This GTA 3 Ransom walkthrough covers every step, the reward, and what makes the job fail.
Key facts
- Location: Staunton Plaza, Fort Staunton, Staunton Island.
- Given by: Catalina.
- Reward: $45,000 <small>(from the previous mission)</small>.
- Unlocks: The Exchange.
- Unlocked by: S.A.M..
GTA 3 Ransom walkthrough
- Ride the construction-site elevator to the top floor.
- Read the ransom note Catalina left behind.
- Head back down — there is nothing left to fight here.
How GTA 3 Ransom fails
This is a short, mostly automatic mission with no real fail state beyond getting Wasted or Busted along the way.
Tips
- Save before you start. GTA 3 missions lock you in until you pass or fail, so a fresh save makes retrying painless.
- 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 Ransom?
Pick it up in Staunton Plaza, Fort Staunton, Staunton Island for Catalina.
What do you get for completing GTA 3 Ransom?
$45,000 <small>(from the previous mission)</small>.
What does GTA 3 Ransom unlock?
The Exchange.
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.
