Hidden Packages
Vice City is littered with secrets, and the Hidden Packages are your ticket to unlocking valuable rewards and uncovering the city's hidden lore. These collectibles are scattered across both Vice City mainland and the islands, often tucked away in hard-to-reach or inconspicuous locations. Finding them all is a sificant undertaking, but the bonuses are well worth the effort.
There are a total of 100 Hidden Packages to find in Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories. Each package you collect contributes to a series of rewards that unlock as you reach certain milestones. These rewards can range from new weapons appearing in stores and safehouses to sificant cash bonuses and even unique vehicles. The packages themselves are small, often glowing red, objects that can be easily missed if you're not actively searching.
The rewards for collecting Hidden Packages are as follows:
- 10 Packages: Body Armor
- 20 Packages: $10,000
- 30 Packages: Shotgun
- 40 Packages: $20,000
- 50 Packages: Chainsaw
- 60 Packages: $30,000
- 70 Packages: Flamethrower
- 80 Packages: $40,000
- 90 Packages: Minigun
- 100 Packages: $50,000 and the unique vehicle 'Vortex' spawns at your safehouse.
Finding these packages requires thorough exploration. They can be found on rooftops, in alleyways, underwater, inside buildings, and even on remote islands. Using a vehicle with good maneuverability, like a motorcycle or a nimble car, can help you access some of the tighter spots. For underwater packages, you'll need to ensure you have enough lung capacity or a vehicle that can submerge. Some packages might require specific vehicles or abilities that you unlock later in the game, so don't be discouraged if you can't reach them all on your first pass.
Tips for finding Hidden Packages:
- Use a guide: While this guide aims to be comprehensive, dedicated online maps and videos can be invaluable for pinpointing exact locations.
- Explore systematically: Divide Vice City into sections and search each area thoroughly before moving on.
- Listen for the sound: When you are close to a Hidden Package, you will hear a distinct chime.
- Look up and down: Many packages are placed on high ledges or hidden beneath bridges and piers.
- Check underwater: dive into the various bodies of water around the islands.