The new A Safehouse in the Hills update brings a familiar face back to Los Santos. Michael De Santa finally steps into GTA Online, and fans can team up with him for a short set of story missions. The update looks simple on paper, but players often get stuck before anything even begins. If you’re unsure how to start Michael’s missions, here’s a clear walkthrough that actually works.
How To Unlock Michael Missions in GTA Online
To access the Michael content, you first need to buy one of the new mansions added with the update. Once that’s done, your next goal is to complete five jobs for Avi Schwartzman. You’ll see his tasks on the map marked with a big A. Each one starts at a payphone somewhere in Los Santos.
Before any of these appear, you’ll get a text from an unknown number. That message acts as the trigger for Avi’s chain of missions. If you don’t see the text right away, give the game a little time.
What Avi’s Missions Look Like
Avi’s jobs take you around the city to damage KnoWay property and complete a small heist. They pay well, and the missions don’t take long once they pop up. Finish all five and then head back outside your new mansion while in free roam. At some point, you’ll get an invite on your phone to start Home Sweet Home. This is the mission tied to Michael’s debut in the DLC, and it begins with a short cutscene.
Why Many Players Get Stuck
The biggest problem is the waiting. The game doesn’t explain that you might need anywhere from 15 to 45 minutes before Avi’s first message shows up. Because of that, players assume they missed something or that their game glitched. In reality, the missions just take a bit of time to activate.
If your progress still feels frozen, switching sessions or restarting the game sometimes helps.
Final Thoughts
That’s the full process for unlocking Michael’s missions in GTA Online. If the tasks still don’t appear for you, try swapping sessions or reloading the game. Most players see the triggers kick in after a short wait.
FAQs
Do I need to buy a mansion to unlock Michael’s missions?
Yes. You must own one of the three mansions added in the update to start Michael’s mission chain.
How many Michael missions are in the update?
Right now, there’s only one mission featuring Michael. Rockstar may add more later, but nothing is confirmed yet.
Why aren’t Avi’s missions showing up?
You might need to wait a bit. Many players see the first text after 15 to 45 minutes of free roam.
Can I do the Michael mission without finishing Avi’s tasks?
No. You must complete all five of Avi’s missions before Home Sweet Home unlocks.
