What You'll Need
- Complete the introductory missions
- Have a total of $119,000
- Unlock both islands in Vice City
Step-by-Step Walkthrough
Complete Initial Missions
Start by progressing through the main storyline to unlock key locations and features in Vice City. Completing missions for characters like Ken Rosenberg and Ricardo Diaz will help you earn money and access new areas.
Focus on missions that lead you to the first island, where most of the initial properties are located.
Pro tip: Prioritize missions that increase your cash flow.
Visit the First Island Properties
Once you've unlocked the eastern island, head to the following safehouses:
1. Ocean View Hotel - Cost: $8,000, located in Ocean Beach. This is your first safehouse and is unlocked early in the game.
2. Vercetti Estate - Cost: $50,000, unlocked after completing the mission "Loose Ends." This estate serves as your main safehouse.
Pro tip: Use the Ocean View Hotel as a base for early missions.
Explore the Western Mainland
After completing certain missions, you'll unlock the western mainland. Here you can purchase more safehouses:
1. The Hyman Condo - Cost: $14,000, located near the Vice City mall. This provides a convenient location for missions and saving.
2. The Mendez Brothers' Mansion - Cost: $120,000, unlocks through story progress, offering a large storage area.
Pro tip: Save often at your safehouses to prepare for challenging missions.
Buy Additional Hideouts
In addition to the main safehouses, consider these strategic hideouts to broaden your empire:
1. The Malibu Club - Cost: $120,000, functions as a nightclub and a mission hub.
2. Print Works - Cost: $100,000, which also generates income after completing related missions.
Pro tip: Invest in properties that generate income, like Print Works.
Complete Remaining Missions
Finish any remaining side missions or main missions to further unlock properties and potentially increase your cash flow. This will also help you buy all the safehouses without financial strain.
Pro tip: Keep a cash reserve for quick purchases.
Tips & Tricks
- Always save your game after purchasing a new safehouse.
- Utilize safehouses for quick travel between missions.
- Some properties offer unique benefits, so choose wisely.
- Explore Vice City to find hidden collectibles near safehouses.
Benefits of Owning Safehouses
Owning safehouses in GTA Vice City not only serves as a respawn point but also allows you to save your progress, store weapons, and access mission briefings. Each safehouse has its own unique advantages and locations that can significantly aid in your gameplay. Conquering Vice City is much easier when you have a secure base to operate from.