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First F#@!ing Day: Walkthrough
Saints Row (2022)

First F#@!ing Day: Walkthrough

Follow our step-by-step walkthrough to complete the 'First F@!ing Day' mission in Saints Row (2022). Learn objectives, enemy tactics, and how to protect the APC.

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Follow our step-by-step walkthrough to complete the 'First F@!ing Day' mission in Saints Row (2022). Learn objectives, enemy tactics, and how to protect the APC.

Walkthrough
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    Objective 1: Advance To Your Squad

    Move up to your squad, taking cover and eliminating any turrets or footsoldiers encountered. Practice headshots on enemies.

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    Objective 2: Rendezvous With Bravo Team

    Continue forward until you meet a Marshall soldier who is then killed by an explosion.

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    Objective 3: Regroup With The Squad

    Proceed further to find Gwen and the squad near an armored personnel carrier (APC). Initiate a conversation with Gwen.

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    Objective 4: Protect The APC

    As the APC moves forward, defend it from heavy fire, especially from rooftops. Utilize explosives scattered around by shooting them to clear enemies quickly. Use the Quickshot button for faster destruction of explosives. The APC's health is displayed as a yellow bar in the top right. When the APC stops before a bridge, shoot the explosives on it to create a large explosion.

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    Objective 5: Get In The Turret

    Take control of the APC's turret and use the machine gun to eliminate all enemies on both sides of the vehicle and on the remnants of the bridge, prioritizing those with rockets.

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    Objective 6: Eliminate The Hostiles

    Continue to eliminate all enemies. A helicopter gunship will attack over the ruined bridge; focus all fire on it until it explodes.

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    Objective 7: Hold On!

    As the APC continues, shoot everything. The driver will be hit, causing the APC to crash into a mine tunnel, blocking the exit.

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    Objective 8: Advance On Your Own

    Navigate through the tunnels. Eliminate enemies around the first corner. You will be introduced to the Takedown mechanic: use the Takedown button on enemies with a glowing purple outline for a special kill. A counter in the middle of the screen indicates when Takedowns are available. Performing a takedown also restores health. You will also learn to kick enemies. At the end of the tunnel, switch to your SMG if desired.

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    Objective 9: Rendezvous With Gwen

    Eliminate two enemies. You can take an underwater route to the right for a surprise approach. A kill zone with numerous enemies will follow.

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    Objective 10: Eliminate The Hostiles

    Engage numerous enemies, some of whom throw grenades. Rush upstairs to gain a vantage point and eliminate the remaining hostiles.

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    Objective 11: Advance And Report

    After clearing the enemies, move towards the mission marker, where a barricade will block your path.

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    Objective 12: Destroy The Barricade With C4

    Pick up the C4 explosives located nearby and throw it at the barricade. Detonate the C4 using the on-screen instructions to clear the path.

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    Objective 13: Regroup With Gwen

    Proceed to Gwen and initiate a conversation.

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    Objective 14: Advance And Report

    Follow instructions to stay in formation and then flank left towards the saloon.

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    Objective 15: Take The Saloon

    Engage numerous enemies at the saloon. Use the Quickshot opportunity on the first floor to eliminate some enemies quickly. Stay behind cover and eliminate enemies as they approach. Hold out until Charlie Team arrives to assist.

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    Objective 16: Enter The Saloon

    Enter the saloon and wait for the cutscene to conclude before initiating a chase.

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    Objective 17: Chase

    Begin the chase sequence.

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