So, I have been playing GTA V addictively for two weeks now. I have completed 66% of the game and after completing a final heist mission, I have reached the ending of the game. Well, turns out this game not only has one but three separate endings that you can decide on.
A Little Backstory
There are three main characters in the game: Trevor, Michael and Franklin. You play as these three characters, taking turns to complete their individual missions or complete joint missions like heists. When you play as Franklin, you come across two guys who ask you to kill your friends. The first guy is Steve Haines (FIB agent) who orders you to kill Trevor Philips. The other guy is Devin Weston (Billionaire) who asks you to kill Michael. This puts you in quite a dilemma because you will have to decide which of your friends to kill and that is not an easy decision.
Always Have a Backup Save File
Always save your game progress in two different save game slots. Take turns in saving in those slots. This will allow you to have a backup of your progress if you do something undesirable and save it.
Option A: Kill Trevor
This option seems like the obvious option, because between killing yourself and Michael, your mentor, you’d rather have this guy go away. Trevor is a mean and always arguing type of character. If you decide to eliminate him, Franklin sets up a meeting with Trevor and the missions “Something Sensible” begins. Franklin meets Trevor at the oil field and he has to chase Trevor after Franklin draws up a gun. In the chase, Michael calls Franklin and asks what is happening. After the chase, you end up at the oil field again where Michael smashes into Trevor’s truck and he is on the ground covered in gas. At this point you can choose to shoot Trevor. If you take too long, Michael does it for you.
Disadvantages of Option A
- You cannot play as Trevor again. After you save, he is gone forever.
- Trevor’s remaining side missions and properties are all gone.
- This event also affects Michael and he can no longer be good friends with Franklin anymore.
Advantages of Option A
- No more crazy guy Trevor. But you want crazy sometimes, don’t you?
- Trevor’s cut from the final heist “The Big Score” is divided between Michael and Franklin. Money isn’t everything.
Option B: Kill Michael
When you choose this option as Franklin, the mission “The Time’s Come” begins. Franklin meets up with Michael and the suspicious Michael figures out his intension. A car chase begins which ends at the top of a tower. After a fight, Franklin pushes Michael off the edge but grabs him as this is the decision he really regretted. You can choose to let go of Michael. If you don’t Michael will head-butt Franklin and fall down. Michael will die after he hits the ground.
Disadvantages of Option B
- You cannot play as Michael again. He will no longer be in your saved game file.
- You will have to kill you mentor, a father figure. You will be eliminating someone who taught you everything. You are what you are because of Michael.
- You are heartless to choose this option.
- You lose another friend, Trevor, as a result.
Advantages of Option B
- Well nothing I can think of.
Option C: Deathwish
This is the best option to go for. You can keep all three characters even after the game ends. I thought this option will end up in Franklin being dead but it doesn’t happen. When you go for this choice, Franklin turns to Lester for help. Lester comes up with a great plan. Franklin, Michael and Trevor join hands and fight FIB and Merryweather. All their enemies are killed at the end. Steve Heines, Harold Joseph and Wei Cheng are eliminated by Trevor, Michael and Franklin respectively. Trevor also kidnaps Devin Weston and puts him in the trunk of his car. Michael, Franklin and Trevor push the car off a cliff which causes an explosion killing Devin. This is the best option to choose.
Advantages of Option C
- You get to keep all three characters.
- You don’t have to backstab anyone.
- All enemies are destroyed by the three main characters.
- You get to keep all properties and cash of the final heist is divided evenly.
Disadvantages of Option C
- No disadvantage.
So the Decision?
Go for Option C. You get to keep all three characters and you won’t have to be a heartless guy who has to decide on killing off his friends. After that buy all the properties in Los Santos, do side missions and switch between three characters at any time, with ease.