Catalyst is a storyline mission in Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas, picked up in Ryder’s House, Ganton, Los Santos for Ryder. The objective: freight, Ballas and Los Santos Vagos. This GTA San Andreas Catalyst walkthrough covers every step, the reward, and what makes the job fail.
Key facts
- Location: Ryder’s House, Ganton, Los Santos.
- Given by: Ryder.
- Objective: Freight, Ballas and Los Santos Vagos.
- Reward: Respect.
- Unlocks: Robbing Uncle Sam.
- Unlocked by: Home Invasion.
GTA San Andreas Catalyst walkthrough
- Drive Ryder’s Truck to the ammo train.
- Shoot the Vagos robbing the train!.
- Protect the train from the Ballas!.
- Climb onto the back of the train.
- Use the nearby pay ‘n’ spray to lose the cops.
- Take the crates back to Grove street.
How GTA San Andreas Catalyst fails
The mission fails if you get Wasted or Busted, or if any of the following happens:
- Ryder dies.
- Picador destroyed.
- Time runs out.
Tips
- Save before you start. GTA San Andreas 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 San Andreas? See all GTA San Andreas missions.
- Looking for shortcuts instead? See our GTA San Andreas cheat codes.
Video walkthrough
Prefer to watch? This video shows it in action.
FAQ
How do you start GTA San Andreas Catalyst?
Pick it up in Ryder’s House, Ganton, Los Santos for Ryder.
What do you get for completing GTA San Andreas Catalyst?
Respect.
What fails GTA San Andreas Catalyst?
Getting Wasted or Busted. It also fails if: Ryder dies; Picador destroyed; Time runs out.
What does GTA San Andreas Catalyst unlock?
Which version of GTA San Andreas 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 San Andreas, aside from minor control differences.
