Michael De Santa has finally stepped into GTA Online, and players have been racing to figure out how to reach his missions. The update gives you access to a short but fun storyline, though the game doesn’t explain the unlock requirements very well. If the missions haven’t appeared for you yet, don’t worry. Here’s a clear explanation of what triggers Michael’s content and how to get everything started.
Start With a Mansion Purchase
The update revolves around the new mansions, so you won’t see anything related to Michael until you buy one. Any of the three works. Once you pick up a property, stay in free roam for a bit. You should eventually get a mysterious text from an unknown number. That message is the first sign that you’re on the right track.
Avi’s Tasks Come Next
After you receive the text, you’ll notice new icons on your map marked with a letter A. These point you toward Avi Schwartzman, a character who gives you five short missions. Each mission begins at a payphone and sends you around Los Santos to sabotage KnoWay equipment or pull off a small robbery. They’re quick jobs, they pay well, and they’re required to move the story forward.
Some players get these missions almost instantly. Others wait close to forty minutes before the first one appears. Switching lobbies or doing something else in free roam usually helps the chain start.
When Michael Finally Appears
Once you finish all five tasks for Avi, make your way outside your mansion and just hang around the area for a bit. Your in-game phone will eventually display an invite called Home Sweet Home. Accept it when it shows up. This is the first and only Michael mission available right now, and it opens with a short cutscene that brings him into GTA Online’s world.
Why The Delay Happens
The game uses timed triggers for both Avi’s text message and Michael’s invite. Nothing is broken. The system simply takes its time. Most players see the first Avi mission appear within 15 to 45 minutes. The Home Sweet Home invite usually arrives in less than 15 minutes once the last Avi task is complete.
Should You Expect More Michael Missions?
At the moment, Rockstar has released only one mission featuring Michael. More content could arrive later, but nothing official has been confirmed.
FAQs
Q. Do I need a mansion?
A. Yes. The mansion purchase unlocks the entire mission path.
Q. How many Michael missions exist right now?
A. Only one mission featuring Michael is currently available.
Q. Why haven’t Avi’s jobs started yet?
A. You may need to wait longer or switch sessions. The game triggers them on a timer.
Q. Can I skip Avi’s missions?
A. No. All five tasks must be completed before Home Sweet Home appears.
