Question 1

Do you need to finish 'Swamp Thing' before starting 'Ghost Signal'?

Accepted Answer

Option A: Finish all 5 'Swamp Thing' missions first - Unlocks the Gator Gus airboat (fastest swamp vehicle in the game), +$9,500 in total payouts. Strongly recommended for anyone aiming for 100% completion. Option B: Skip and start 'Ghost Signal' now - Story progression continues immediately. Only if you do not care about completion and want to keep the story moving. Missable warning: Starting the main mission 'Ghost Signal' permanently removes Stranger 'Gator Gus' and all 5 'Swamp Thing' missions from the Grassrivers. Finish them first.

Question 2

Is anything missable in Swamp Thing?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Starting the main mission 'Ghost Signal' permanently removes Stranger 'Gator Gus' and all 5 'Swamp Thing' missions from the Grassrivers. Finish them first.

Question 3

What do you get for choosing "Finish all 5 'Swamp Thing' missions first" in Swamp Thing?

Accepted Answer

Rewards: Unlocks the Gator Gus airboat (fastest swamp vehicle in the game); +$9,500 in total payouts; Counts toward 100% completion and the 'Swamp King' trophy. Trade-offs: ≈45 minutes of side content before you can continue the story. Strongly recommended for anyone aiming for 100% completion.

Question 4

What do you get for choosing "Skip and start 'Ghost Signal' now" in Swamp Thing?

Accepted Answer

Rewards: Story progression continues immediately. Trade-offs: Stranger 'Gator Gus' and all 'Swamp Thing' missions are permanently lost; 100% completion becomes impossible on this save; Airboat unlock lost. Only if you do not care about completion and want to keep the story moving.