Career Criminal

Overview

The Career Criminal achievement in Grand Theft Auto V is awarded for achieving 100% completion of the game. This is one of the most challenging and time-consuming achievements, requiring players to complete a wide array of activities beyond the main storyline.

To achieve 100% completion, players must complete all main story missions, side missions, hobbies and pastimes, and various other activities. This includes tasks such as finding all collectibles, completing all Stunt Jumps, and participating in random events.

The achievement is a testament to a player's dedication and thorough exploration of the game's world, showcasing their mastery over the diverse elements of Grand Theft Auto V.

How to Unlock

To unlock the Career Criminal achievement, players must achieve 100% game completion.

• Complete all 69 main story missions.
• Finish all 20 Strangers and Freaks missions.
• Participate in all hobbies and pastimes, including golf, tennis, and darts.
• Complete all 50 Stunt Jumps and 50 Under the Bridge challenges.
• Find all collectibles, such as spaceship parts and letter scraps.

Tips & Strategy

Achieving 100% completion requires careful planning and thorough exploration.

• Keep track of missions. Use the in-game checklist to ensure all missions are completed.
• Explore thoroughly. Make sure to explore every area for collectibles and random events.
• Use a guide for collectibles. Some items, like spaceship parts, are hidden in obscure locations.
• Balance activities. Alternate between different types of activities to avoid burnout.
• Check your progress. Regularly check your progress in the game's stats menu to ensure nothing is missed.

Trivia

• The Career Criminal achievement is one of the most prestigious in Grand Theft Auto V.
• Achieving 100% completion unlocks an additional in-game reward: a T-shirt and a UFO sighting.
• The achievement requires players to engage with nearly every aspect of the game, from story missions to collectibles.
• Completing the game to 100% does not require gold medals in missions, only completion.
• Some activities, like random events, only need a subset completed to count towards 100%.

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