Smackdown is a storyline mission in Grand Theft Auto IV, picked up in Acter Park, Acter, Alderney for Derrick McReary. The objective: bucky Sligo. This GTA 4 Smackdown walkthrough covers every step, the reward, and what makes the job fail.
Key facts
- Location: Acter Park, Acter, Alderney.
- Given by: Derrick McReary.
- Objective: Bucky Sligo.
- Reward: $6,500, Alderney Safehouse (if A Long Way to Fall is completed first) and Stevie’s Car Thefts unlocked (if A Long Way to Fall and No. 1 are completed first).
- Unlocks: Babysitting (if A Long Way to Fall is completed first) and Stevie’s Car Thefts.
- Unlocked by: Three Leaf Clover.
GTA 4 Smackdown walkthrough
- Find a cop car.
- Use the police computer to find Bucky’s hangout.
- Drive to Burger Shot where Bucky hangs out.
- Follow Bucky to his crew.
- You have found Bucky’s crew, take down the whole gang.
How GTA 4 Smackdown fails
The mission fails if you get Wasted or Busted, or if any of the following happens:
- Bucky escapes.
- Bucky dies before reaching his hideout.
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 Smackdown?
Pick it up in Acter Park, Acter, Alderney for Derrick McReary.
What do you get for completing GTA 4 Smackdown?
$6,500, Alderney Safehouse (if A Long Way to Fall is completed first) and Stevie’s Car Thefts unlocked (if A Long Way to Fall and No. 1 are completed first).
What fails GTA 4 Smackdown?
Getting Wasted or Busted. It also fails if: Bucky escapes; Bucky dies before reaching his hideout.
What does GTA 4 Smackdown unlock?
Babysitting (if A Long Way to Fall is completed first) and Stevie’s Car Thefts.
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.
