The Big Score (Subtle) is a storyline mission in Grand Theft Auto V, picked up in Vanilla Unicorn, Strawberry and De Santa Residence for Lester Crest. The objective: union Depository. This GTA 5 The Big Score (Subtle) walkthrough covers every step, the reward, and what makes the job fail.
Key facts
- Location: Vanilla Unicorn, Strawberry and De Santa Residence.
- Given by: Lester Crest.
- Objective: Union Depository.
- Reward: Advanced Rifle available at Ammu-Nation and The Big One!.
- Unlocks: Something Sensible (Option A), The Time’s Come (Option B) and The Third Way (Option C).
- Unlocked by: Stingers and Gauntlet.
GTA 5 The Big Score (Subtle) walkthrough
- Get into the car. (Michael).
- Get to the tunnel entrance before 8:00am. (Michael).
- Drop the stinger in the tunnel before the vans leave. (Michael).
- Move away from the stinger and wait for the vans to arrive. (Michael).
- Go to the depository. (Michael).
- Follow the manager. (Michael).
- Get into the van. (Michael).
- Follow Trevor. (Michael).
- Keep the roads clear for the vans. (Franklin).
- Defend the crew from Merryweather.
- Follow the rest of the crew. (Franklin).
- Go to Michael’s house. (Franklin).
How GTA 5 The Big Score (Subtle) fails
The mission fails if you get Wasted or Busted, or if any of the following happens:
- One of the crew members died.
- The crew was abandoned.
- The heist was abandoned.
- The crew car was destroyed.
- The car was abandoned.
- The car is stuck.
- The cops have been alerted.
- The tunnel was not reached in time.
- The vans missed the stinger.
- The stinger was not deployed in time.
- The security workers were alerted by suspicious behavior.
- One of the security workers died.
- The van is stuck.
- Michael’s van is too damaged to pass security.
- The van didn’t make it to the depository on time.
- Michael’s actions alerted the depository.
- The bank employees were alerted by suspicious behavior.
- The bank employee died.
- The security guard was hurt, alerting the depository.
- Merryweather found the vans.
- One/Some of the cars were destroyed.
- One of/the security vans were destroyed.
- Franklin lost Michael and Trevor.
- The car wasn’t loaded onto the truck in time.
- The truck driver died.
- Lester died.
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 The Big Score (Subtle)?
Pick it up in Vanilla Unicorn, Strawberry and De Santa Residence for Lester Crest.
What do you get for completing GTA 5 The Big Score (Subtle)?
Advanced Rifle available at Ammu-Nation and The Big One!.
What fails GTA 5 The Big Score (Subtle)?
Getting Wasted or Busted. It also fails if: one of the crew members died; the crew was abandoned; the heist was abandoned; the crew car was destroyed; the car was abandoned; the car is stuck; the cops have been alerted; the tunnel was not reached in time; the vans missed the stinger; the stinger was not deployed in time; the security workers were alerted by suspicious behavior; one of the security workers died; the van is stuck; Michael’s van is too damaged to pass security; the van didn’t make it to the depository on time; Michael’s actions alerted the depository; the bank employees were alerted by suspicious behavior; the bank employee died; the security guard was hurt, alerting the depository; Merryweather found the vans; One/Some of the cars were destroyed; one of/the security vans were destroyed; Franklin lost Michael and Trevor; the car wasn’t loaded onto the truck in time; the truck driver died; Lester died.
What does GTA 5 The Big Score (Subtle) unlock?
Something Sensible (Option A), The Time’s Come (Option B) and The Third Way (Option C).
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.
