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MISSION 32 - Big Mistake
Smuggler's Run

MISSION 32 - Big Mistake

Struggling with Smuggler's Run Mission 32, 'Big Mistake'? This guide breaks down the toughest race, offering tips on vehicle choice and optimal routes to victory.

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Struggling with Smuggler's Run Mission 32, 'Big Mistake'? This guide breaks down the toughest race, offering tips on vehicle choice and optimal routes to victory.

Alright, buckle up, because MISSION 32 - Big Mistake is no joke. Seriously, this is the second hardest mission in the whole game, so don't get discouraged if it takes you a few tries. I only managed to win my first time because the other racers totally wiped out – pure luck! Forget the Rally Car; its 'desert racer' description means it's built for sand, not snow. You'll want to grab the Military Vehicle for this one.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    First things first, head east to tag the initial checkpoint out in the river.
  2. 2
    Next, you need to get onto the highway. Aim for the spot where it's close to the shore, not the super steep part where the other cars get on.
  3. 3
    Follow the highway east for a bit, then jump off into the river right where the other racers do.
  4. 4
    Keep heading east on the river until you reach the second checkpoint. This one's tricky because you're coming out of a turn and driving on ice. Do your best to hit it cleanly.
  5. 5
    After the ice, drive up the right bank and get onto the paved road. Keep going east, and then hop onto the jeep trail when it appears shortly after.
  6. 6
    Follow that trail uphill to snag the third checkpoint.
  7. 7
    Now, head southeast, down through the basin, and over the hill on the other side. You'll see the trail again, but this time, take a shortcut across the plain next to it to reach the fourth checkpoint.
  8. 8
    For the final stretch, forget the trail and go east across the bumpy terrain instead – sticking to the trail will cost you too much time. You'll come to a valley; drive straight through it.
  9. 9
    The finish line is near the oil tanks and power cables. Fingers crossed that the game's little bugs kick in and help you snatch the lead!
Tips
  • The Military Vehicle is your best bet here. Its handling is much better suited for the varied terrain than the Rally Car.
  • Watch out for the icy patch leading to the second checkpoint – it's easy to slide off course.
  • Don't waste time on the main jeep trail after the fourth checkpoint; the bumpy plain shortcut is significantly faster.

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