Follow our step-by-step guide to complete the 'First F#@!ing Day' mission in Saints Row (2022), including all objectives, enemy encounters, and key mechanics.
Use the following steps to complete First F#@!ing Day and find your feet in the new Saints Row franchise reboot.
- 1Objective 1: Advance To Your Squad
Move up to rendezvous with your squad while facing artillery fire. Practice headshots on footsoldiers and use cover.
- 2Objective 2: Rendezvous With Bravo Team
Progress until you meet a Marshall soldier who is then blown up.
- 3Objective 3: Regroup With The Squad
Continue forward to find Gwen and the squad near an armored vehicle (APC). Initiate a conversation with Gwen.
- 4Objective 4: Protect The APC
The APC will move forward under heavy fire, especially from rooftops. Use explosives on rooftops by shooting them to quickly eliminate enemies. Use your Quickshot button for faster destruction. When the APC stops at a bridge loaded with explosives, shoot the explosives to clear the path.
- 5Objective 5: Get In The Turret
Take control of the APC's turret. Machine gun enemies on both sides and on the remnants of the bridge, prioritizing those with rockets.
- 6Objective 6: Eliminate The Hostiles
Continue to eliminate all enemies. A helicopter gunship will attack over the ruined bridge; concentrate fire on it until it explodes.
- 7Objective 7: Hold On!
As the APC moves forward, shoot everything. Your driver will be hit, causing the APC to crash in a mine tunnel, blocking the exit.
- 8Objective 8: Advance On Your Own
Work your way through the tunnels. Enemies will appear around the first corner to the right. You will be introduced to the Takedown mechanic (enemies with a glowing purple outline). Perform takedowns using the Takedown button/key for a special kill move. A counter in the middle of the screen indicates when you can perform another takedown. Performing a takedown also boosts your health. You will also learn how to kick enemies. At the end of the tunnel, you can switch to your SMG.
- 9Objective 9: Rendezvous With Gwen
Kill the two goons ahead. You can go underwater to the right to approach and surprise enemies. Enter a kill zone with numerous enemies.
- 10Objective 10: Eliminate The Hostiles
Be prepared for numerous enemies, some of whom throw grenades. Rush the stairs to gain a high point and eliminate the remaining enemies.
- 11Objective 11: Advance And Report
Once all enemies are dead, move towards the mission marker, where your path will be blocked by a barricade.
- 12Objective 12: Destroy The Barricade With C4
Pick up the C4 explosives located nearby. Throw the C4 at the barricade (using the fire button) and detonate it as per on-screen instructions.
- 13Objective 13: Regroup With Gwen
Move forward to Gwen and initiate the conversation.
- 14Objective 14: Advance And Report
Stay in formation and then flank to the left as you approach the saloon.
- 15Objective 15: Take The Saloon
Engage numerous enemies. Use the Quickshot opportunity on the first floor to quickly eliminate a couple of them. Stay behind cover and eliminate enemies. Hold out until Charlie Team arrives to assist.
- 16Objective 16: Enter The Saloon
Enter the saloon and wait through the cutscene before initiating the chase.
- 17Objective 17: Chase Th
The mission continues with a chase sequence.
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