GTA Vice City Mission List: Every Mission in Order

GTA Vice City has 38 main story missions that follow Tommy Vercetti from a botched drug deal to becoming the crime boss of Vice City. The missions are given by characters across the map and must be completed in a specific sequence, with later missions unlocking after earlier ones are finished. You can reference this guide while playing at gtavicecity.lol.

The Story Setup

GTA Vice City takes place in 1986. Tommy Vercetti, voiced by Ray Liotta, is released from prison after 15 years. His boss Sonny Forelli sends him to oversee a drug deal, but it is ambushed and Tommy loses both the drugs and Sonny's money. The game is Tommy's quest to find who set him up and build his own criminal empire.

Main Story Missions in Order

Ken Rosenberg Missions (Lawyer)

1. In the Beginning – Opening cutscene, the deal goes wrong
2. An Old Friend – Meet Ken Rosenberg at his office
3. The Party – Attend a party at the Malibu to meet contacts
4. Back Alley Brawl – Find and interrogate a chef for information
5. Jury Fury – Intimidate jury members for Ken's court case
6. Riot – Start a riot at a construction site to destroy a building

Colonel Cortez Missions (Arms Dealer)

1. Treacherous Swine – Eliminate Gonzalez for betraying Cortez
2. Mall Shootout – Meet a courier at the mall, chase ensues
3. Guardian Angels – Protect a deal as a sniper
4. Sir, Yes Sir! – Steal a military tank from a convoy
5. All Hands on Deck – Defend Cortez's yacht as he flees Vice City

Avery Carrington Missions (Real Estate)

1. Four Iron – Eliminate a businessman at a golf course
2. Demolition Man – Use an RC helicopter to plant bombs in a building
3. Two Bit Hit – Disrupt a Haitian gang funeral

Ricardo Diaz Missions (Drug Baron)

1. The Chase – Follow a thief across rooftops
2. Phnom Penh '86 – Helicopter assault on a gang compound
3. The Fastest Boat – Steal a speedboat from a boatyard
4. Supply & Demand – Race to a yacht to secure a drug supply

Tommy Takes Over

1. Rub Out – Kill Ricardo Diaz and take his mansion (turning point of the game)

Vercetti Estate Missions

1. Shakedown – Smash storefronts in the mall to establish dominance
2. Bar Brawl – Deal with a rival bar threatening your interests
3. Cop Land – Disguise as police to plant a bomb

Kent Paul and Love Fist Missions

1. Love Juice – Acquire supplies for the band Love Fist
2. Psycho Killer – Protect Love Fist from a crazed fan
3. Publicity Tour – Drive the Love Fist limo with a bomb on board

Umberto Robina / Cuban Missions

1. Stunt Boat Challenge – Complete a boat course
2. Cannon Fodder – Assault a Haitian compound
3. Naval Engagement – Ambush Haitians at the docks
4. Trojan Voodoo – Infiltrate and destroy the Haitian factory

Auntie Poulet / Haitian Missions

1. Juju Scramble – Collect packages before the police find them
2. Bombs Away – Use RC planes to destroy Cuban boats
3. Dirty Lickin's – Snipe Cubans during a gang war

Final Missions

1. Cap the Collector – Stop Sonny's men from taking your protection money
2. Keep Your Friends Close – The final showdown with Sonny Forelli and Lance Vance at the Vercetti Estate

Note that mission numbering varies slightly across guides because some asset missions are required to trigger the finale. You must purchase and complete enough asset properties to generate the money Sonny demands.

Asset Missions

After acquiring the Vercetti Estate, Tommy can purchase business properties across Vice City. Each property has a series of missions that must be completed before it generates daily income. These asset missions are required for 100% completion and some are needed to unlock the final story missions.

Key assets include the Malibu Club, Print Works, Kaufman Cabs, Sunshine Autos, the Pole Position Club, the Ice Cream Factory, InterGlobal Films, and the Boatyard.

If you get stuck on any mission, our cheats reference has weapon and health codes that can help you power through difficult sections. Use ASPIRINE for instant health and NUTTERTOOLS for the most powerful weapon set.

Tips for Completing All Missions

Save frequently at nearby safehouses before starting difficult missions. The Demolition Man mission (RC helicopter bombing) and the final mission Keep Your Friends Close are widely considered the hardest. Stock up on weapons and armor before attempting them. Check our map guide for safehouse locations near mission start points.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many missions are in GTA Vice City?

GTA Vice City has approximately 38 main story missions, though the exact count depends on whether you include mandatory asset missions. Adding in all asset property missions, side missions, rampages, and hidden package collection, the total exceeds 80 individual tasks. Completing everything earns you 100% completion, which unlocks the Hunter helicopter at Fort Baxter Air Base and a bonus T-shirt for Tommy.

What is the hardest mission in GTA Vice City?

The most commonly cited hardest mission is Demolition Man, which requires you to fly a finicky RC helicopter through a construction site and plant bombs within a time limit. The RC controls are unintuitive and the time window is tight. The final mission, Keep Your Friends Close, is also challenging because you fight through waves of Forelli gangsters and must defeat both Lance Vance and Sonny Forelli back to back.

Do I have to complete asset missions to finish GTA Vice City?

Yes. You need to purchase the Print Works and complete its missions to trigger the final story missions. You also need to earn enough daily income from your assets to satisfy the money requirement that advances the plot. Purchasing and completing at least five or six business properties is typically enough to reach the finale.