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Part 23
Grand Theft Auto VI

Part 23

Learn about Franklin's introduction, the cell phone functions, and your safehouse in Grand Theft Auto VI. Includes details on weapons and saving.

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Learn about Franklin's introduction, the cell phone functions, and your safehouse in Grand Theft Auto VI. Includes details on weapons and saving.

Franklin Clinton is introduced as a repo man working for Simeon Yetarian, trying to make ends meet while living with his Aunt Denise, who shares his safehouse. He is friends with Lamar Davis, who often causes trouble.

Franklin's special ability allows you to slow down time while driving, which also increases vehicle speed, proving useful in races and chases. This ability is the quickest and easiest to max out among the three main characters.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    To bring up the Cell Phone (a device used for various in-game functions), press D-Pad up. It appears in the lower right corner of the screen.
  2. 2
    At the top of the screen, you'll see the time. Below that are the phone's functions, starting from the upper left: Email (for received messages), Texts (for received text messages), Check List (to view game progress and available activities), Quick Save (a feature you will use frequently), Contacts (to view and dial numbers), Settings (to adjust phone options), Snapmatic (to take pictures, including selfies), and Internet (to browse various websites like Media and Entertainment, Food and Drink, Money and Services, Travel and Transport, and Fashion and Health).
Walkthrough
  1. 1
    Your Safehouse is located in Strawberry and is shared with your Aunt Denise.
  2. 2
    Inside, you will find a bed (used to save your game), a closet (for changing outfits), a TV (for watching shows), and a couple of Health kits.
  3. 3
    Your personal vehicle, the Buffalo, is parked outside near the garage.
  4. 4
    The garage can store additional cars and motorcycles. You can repair vehicles by getting some distance away from them.
Walkthrough
  1. 1
    There are thirty different weapons across eight categories available in Grand Theft Auto VI.
  2. 2
    Unlike previous installments, you can collect and keep every weapon you find, though you can only use one weapon from each class at a time.
  3. 3
    To select weapons, hold down the Left Bumper (Xbox 360) or L1 Button (PS3) to bring up the Weapon Wheel (a new feature).
  4. 4
    Use the Right Analog Stick to move between weapon classes and the D-Pad Left/Right to choose a specific weapon.
  5. 5
    Tap the Weapon Wheel button to holster or un-holster your currently equipped weapon.
  6. 6
    In Grand Theft Auto VI, the respawn (be brought back to life at a checkpoint after death) time for items found in the wild is significantly reduced compared to previous installments.
Tips
  • Use Franklin's special driving ability for races and chases to gain an edge.
  • The Quick Save feature on your cell phone is essential for frequent saving.
  • Your safehouse bed is where you save your game progress.
  • The garage at your safehouse can store multiple vehicles.
  • The Weapon Wheel allows for quick selection of your preferred armaments.

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