Alex Ruben
How To Achieve a 100% Completion Save Game in GTA 5 (2025) – All Missions, Side Quests, and Collectibles
If you’re tired of the grind — like, never-ending missions, collectibles, and random stuff to unlock — then grabbing a 100% completed save game might save you some time. It’s kind of weird, but it works pretty well on most setups, especially if you just wanna jump straight into action or explore all the side content without the hassle. Just a heads up: you’ll want to make sure the save files are compatible with your version of GTA 5, whether it’s DODI, fitGirl, or the base game. Also, backing up your existing save files before swapping is always a smart move, in case something goes sideways. No promises, but on some setups, this method doesn’t cause issues — on others, it’s a bit fiddly, so patience is key.
How to Unlock Everything in GTA 5 Using a 100% Complete Save
Open GTA 5 and Close Any Running Instance
Before messing with save files, make sure GTA 5 isn’t running. This isn’t rocket science, but it’s easy to forget. Hit Esc, go to Settings, then pick Quit Game. Alternatively, if it’s open in the background, your save files won’t update properly, and messing around with them could corrupt your progress.
Download a 100% Completed Save Game
First, find a reputable source for GTA 5 save files. Search for “GTA 5 100% complete save” — sources like Nexus Mods or dedicated GTA forums sometimes have solid options. When you pick a site, look for someone who’s uploaded a clean, verified save. Download the file — usually it’s a zip or rar archive. Make sure to scan it for viruses, because some shady sites don’t always do a good job sanitizing files. Once downloaded, store it somewhere easy to find.
Extract the Save Game Files
Right-click on the downloaded archive, select Extract All (or use tools like 7-Zip or WinRAR), and pick a folder. On some machines, extraction can snag permissions or be a little finicky, but generally it’s straightforward. Inside, you’ll usually find a couple of files — often named something like ‘GTAV01.bak’ or just ‘savegame’.
Copy the Save Files to the Correct Directory
This part gets its own paragraph because Windows loves to make it complicated. You need to copy the save files into the right folder. Navigate to This PC > Documents > Rockstar Games > GTA V > Profiles.
If you don’t see a Profiles folder, you’ll need to enable showing hidden items via View > Hidden items.
Next, your profile folder is usually located inside a directory with a string of random numbers, like ‘5127abc’. Open that folder. If you see files like ‘savegame.ysav’, copy your downloaded files here by right-clicking and choosing Paste.
Tip: If you’re not sure about the path, sometimes the save files are in AppData. You can find this path under C:\Users\YourUsername\Documents\Rockstar Games\GTA V\Profiles. Just replace YourUsername with your actual Windows username.
Launch GTA 5 and Load the Save
Start up GTA 5 normally, go to Story Mode, and see what’s waiting for you. You should get access to all missions, collectibles, and stuff marked ’100%’ in-game. Sometimes, the game will load the new save automatically, other times you might need to select the save profile manually. But yeah, on one setup it worked instantly, on another, I had to reboot the game a couple of times. Turns out, GTA can be weird about recognizing new save files if you don’t close it fully beforehand.
Extra Tips & Troubleshooting
- Double-check you placed the save files in the *correct* directory — that’s often where things go wrong. If the game doesn’t see your save, try dragging the files directly into Profiles.
- Turn off antivirus temporarily if the save isn’t showing up or if files keep getting flagged. Some AV software freaks out on game saves for no good reason.
- If your save isn’t working, verify its format matches your game version. For example, some saves are specific to Steam, Epic, or retail version. Mixing these might cause crashes or the save not showing.
- Always back up your current save files before overwriting. Files like
gtav_save.bakor similar. If the new save messes things up, you can just restore the old one.
Wrap-up
Getting a 100% complete save working is kind of a shortcut — no shame in that. It’s a decent way to jump straight into maxed-out content or explore all the collectibles without hours of grinding. Just keep in mind that depending on your setup, it might take a few tries to get everything in the right place. Patience, backup, and some trial and error are usually the key here.
Summary
- Download a verified save game file from a trusted source.
- Extract the files and copy them into Documents > Rockstar Games > GTA V > Profiles.
- Launch GTA 5, load the save, and enjoy all content unlocked.