how many setup missions for cayo perico heist

June 30, 2026 • 1 min read

For the Cayo Perico Heist , you usually need 5 setup/prep missions after the intel-scoping step.

Quick Scoop

Gather Intel comes first. That’s the scoping mission where you identify targets and entry points.

Then you do 5 prep missions in most standard runs.

Some guides describe the setup phase as covering equipment, weapons, and approach-related prep before the finale.

Practical note

A lot of players call these “setups,” but the game and guides also use prep missions for the same phase, so the usual answer is five.

TL;DR

Cayo Perico Heist = 1 intel mission + 5 setup/prep missions + finale.

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