Mr Richards is a storyline mission in Grand Theft Auto V, picked up in Richards Majestic Productions, Backlot City and Innocence Boulevard, East Los Santos for Solomon Richards. The objective: milton McIlroy and Anton Beaudelaire. This GTA 5 Mr Richards walkthrough covers every step, the reward, and what makes the job fail.
Key facts
- Location: Richards Majestic Productions, Backlot City and Innocence Boulevard, East Los Santos.
- Given by: Solomon Richards.
- Objective: Milton McIlroy and Anton Beaudelaire.
- Reward: Solomon Richards as a contact for Michael, Michael can access Backlot City, Solomon Richards as a Director Mode character., Musket available at Ammu-Nation and Marksman Pistol available at Ammu-Nation.
- Unlocks: Caida Libre (if Eye in the Sky is completed first) and Negativity.
- Unlocked by: Blitz Play.
GTA 5 Mr Richards walkthrough
- Go to East Los Santos.
- Reach the helipad without alerting Rocco.
- Beat up Rocco.
- Get in the helicopter.
- Change Milton and Anton’s minds by flying erratically.
- Go back to the studio.
- Go to Solomon’s office.
How GTA 5 Mr Richards fails
The mission fails if you get Wasted or Busted, or if any of the following happens:
- Alert Rocco before getting to the roof.
- Anton dies.
- Milton dies.
- Rocco dies.
- Solomon dies.
- Frogger destroyed.
- Rocco escapes.
- Milton and Anton are abandoned.
- Milton and Anton were spooked.
Tips
- Save before you start. GTA 5 missions lock you in until you pass or fail, so a fresh save makes retrying painless.
- Protect the vehicle or crew member the mission depends on — losing it fails the job even if you are still alive.
- Want every mission in Los Santos? See all GTA 5 missions.
- Looking for shortcuts instead? See our GTA 5 cheat codes.
Video walkthrough
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FAQ
How do you start GTA 5 Mr Richards?
Pick it up in Richards Majestic Productions, Backlot City and Innocence Boulevard, East Los Santos for Solomon Richards.
What do you get for completing GTA 5 Mr Richards?
Solomon Richards as a contact for Michael, Michael can access Backlot City, Solomon Richards as a Director Mode character., Musket available at Ammu-Nation and Marksman Pistol available at Ammu-Nation.
What fails GTA 5 Mr Richards?
Getting Wasted or Busted. It also fails if: Alert Rocco before getting to the roof; Anton dies; Milton dies; Rocco dies; Solomon dies; Frogger destroyed; Rocco escapes; Milton and Anton are abandoned; Milton and Anton were spooked.
What does GTA 5 Mr Richards unlock?
Caida Libre (if Eye in the Sky is completed first) and Negativity.
Which version of GTA 5 is this walkthrough for?
The objectives, location and reward are the same across the PS5, PS4, Xbox Series, Xbox One and PC releases of GTA V, aside from minor control differences.
