GTA is full of interesting tasks, activities, and even heists. One of them is the most sought-after Cayo Perico Heist in GTA Online. Even though it offers a great amount of thrill and fun, the fact is that starting this heist is actually quite simple.
There are two main prerequisites that a player needs to remember before starting this heist. These two things are:
- Meet Miguel Madrazo at The Music Locker
- Purchase a Kosatka
Thankfully, you don’t need to complete any particular missions or own any properties to fulfill the above two criteria. All you essentially need is at least $2,200,000 to purchase a Kosatka. Additionally, the submarine does not need any upgrades either for starting and finishing the Cayo Perico Heist in GTA Online.
How to start the Cayo Perico Heist in GTA Online?
Players will receive a text message in GTA Online from Miguel Madrazo in which Miguel asks them to meet him at The Music Locker. This is a nightclub located just behind The Diamond Casino & Resort. Players can spot its location on the map with its two-eighth notes logo.
Remember that the nightclub is not exactly in The Diamond Casino & Resort. Players must enter the building from the northeast side of the casino. Once inside, head downstairs and approach Miguel Madrazo, who is in the lounge.
Purchasing Kosatka
After meeting him, players must purchase a Kosatka to prepare for The Cayo Perico Heist. Follow the steps given below to purchase a Kosatka in GTA Online:
- Make sure to use your in-game phone or computer’s Internet.
- Visit Warstock Cache & Carry.
- Search for Kosatka and click on it.
- Next, you can customize the submarine any way that you like.
The Kosatka submarine usually costs $2,200,000 at the bare minimum. However, sometimes you can find it at a lower price.
Starting the Heist
Once you get your hands on the Kosatka, it’s time to enter it. The game has a cutscene with Pavel, who shows you around the submarine’s interior. At the end of the tour, you will see a heist planning board. That is where you will start The Cayo Perico Heist.
Once Pavel finishes talking, you need to register as one of the following:
- CEO
- VIP
- MC Club President
Make use of the heist planning board to get started with The Cayo Perico Heist. You will receive tasks like doing a Gather Intel mission wherein you need to find the primary target. If it’s your first time, you are likely to see the Madrazo Files. Alternatively, you can easily scope out the secondary targets and other points of interest here.
After the Gather Intel stage, you need to do some preparation missions. Although GTA Online doesn’t require players to complete every mission, they are advised to focus on the missions that are relevant to their approach.
Players can repeat the Cayo Perico Heists in the future in a similar fashion. Remember that there will be a cooldown period between two heists and the second time onwards you don’t have to meet up with Miguel Madrazo again or purchase another Kosatka.