If you ever played Grand Theft Auto V, you know that the game’s ending culminates in a choice, with three options in front of you, each taking Michael, Franklin and Trevor on a very different journey. But if you’re anything like me, you know exactly which ending to make. Spoiler alert: it’s Option C, otherwise known as “The Third Way” – and here is why.
The Soundtrack That Locks It In: “The Setup” by Favored Nations
At long last, the Credits roll after Option C and “The Setup” by Favored Nations begins to play – and it’s just perfect. This 2013 indie rock jam delivers a cool, laid-back finish to the final GTA vibe with haunting vocals and a dreamy melody that fits remarkably well into the chaotic world of Los Santos. If you’ve never taken the time to sit and listen to it, put your controller down for a minute and listen to it (with headphones).
Bonus points if you get to catch it during Radio Mirror Park – the in-game radio station that pretty much embodies the best place for indie, alt-rock, and chill tunes that you want to turn up the volume on as you chill through the city streets like it’s a music video.
Why Radio Mirror Park + Option C = Pure Magic
You know that feeling you get when you’re pulling down Vinewood
Why Radio Mirror Park + Option C = Pure Magic
You know that feeling when you’re cruising down Vinewood Boulevard at sunset, windows down, and your favorite track comes on? Radio Mirror Park is exactly that vibe — the perfect soundtrack for LA’s hip, artsy side, just like Los Santos.
And when you pick Option C in the last mission, “The Setup” plays during the credits, giving you a chance to reflect on all the madness you’ve just been through. The mix of smooth guitar riffs and atmospheric sounds turns the credits into a cinematic outro — not just a list of names but a moment to breathe it all in.
Still Haven’t Heard It? Here’s Where to Find “The Setup”
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YouTube: The Setup Official Music Video
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Spotify: Search “Favored Nations The Setup” for your chill GTA playlist vibes