The most common cause of the objective softlock is skipping the dialogue or introductory cutscene.
Use multiple save slots. Open-world games from this era are prone to random crashes.
On older PC versions, clicking the map from the Empire tab directly after buying Pedro’s Pawn Shop causes the keyboard to stop responding, completely freezing the game. 🔧 How to Fix the Bugs
The Bug in Pedro’s Pawn Shop LOGLINE: A small-time pawnbroker gets caught between a cartel cleaner and a wired DEA sting.
If the game is running correctly but you are still failing, follow these steps:
, a $50,000 front essential for laundering his burgeoning cocaine empire.
: Leave the immediate area, travel to a different region (like the North Beach or Industrial Zone), and then return. This often forces the NPCs and scripts to reload properly.