San Mateo Side Missions

See the Key Locations maps for the exact locations of Side Missions and Province Content.

Rebel Op: Hack Antenna

Objective

Deactivate the two antennas within 2:45

location

Train Station

REWARDS

Support Unlock/Upgrade - Rebel Diversion

The first antenna sits just north of the train station, while the second is found on the east highway—on the other side of La Carcel Del Pueblo. There are several ways to tackle this mission, such as grabbing the nearby sedan and driving all the way around the mountain or bringing a motorcycle and taking it off road. The simplest option is to grab a helicopter, such as the one at the rebel makeshift runway, and fly it between the two points. Clear out the nearby Santa Blanca soldiers before performing this mission or you will face a barrage of bullets as you take off.

Rebel Op: Parachute Drop

Objective

Tag the drop site supplies

location

South of La Carcel Del Pueblo

REWARDS

Support Unlock/Upgrade – Rebel Recon

A supply drop has come to rest on the side of a cliff, just south of La Carcel Del Pueblo. Borrow the chopper from the rebel’s makeshift runway and fly it to the south side of the canyon. Spot the orange parachute draped down the side of a cliff and land the helicopter on the landing below. Hop out and tag the supplies to complete the side mission.

Rebel Op: Defend Radio

Objective

Start the radio and defend it

location

Valle Verde Ranch

REWARDS

Support Unlock/Upgrade - Rebel Mortar Strike

At the Valle Verde Ranch, call in rebel support and rally your team. The radio is tucked in between the barn and hay bales, but it is vulnerable to attacks from most sides. Civilians occupy the immediate area. To prevent accidently killing them, point a weapon their way to get them to flee. Flip the switch on the radio to begin a 3:00 timer and a broadcast from the rebels. This is a long time to defend the area, so visit the barn whenever possible to heal and stock up on ammunition. Explosive barrels litter the property. Use them to your advantage to take out the attacking hostiles. Listen for a helicopter to join the opposition and take appropriate action.

Comms Tool Raid

Objective

Steal the helicopter

location

San Mateo Base

REWARDS

+2500 Comms Tool

Approach the San Mateo Base from the north and recon the area from the cliff. First, eliminate the sniper from the watchtower. Next, use Sync Shots to eliminate four of the guys that surround the chopper, including the Lieutenant. Take out the remaining soldiers as you charge the helicopter and fly to the rebel makeshift runway to the east to complete the mission.

Gasoline Raid

Objective

Steal the helicopter

location

Boot Camp

REWARDS

+2500 Gasoline

A helicopter sits on the south side of Santa Blanca’s boot camp and it is loaded with gasoline. You can use the typical methods to steal it, such as rushing the small group of hostiles and gunning them down or methodically eliminating them one by one. No matter how you tackle the situation, snipe the guy in the machinegun nest on the right first. Now, try another approach with these guys. Move around to the foliage just west of the chopper and fire a flare to the south, making sure it is close enough to pique their interest. Now simply watch them clear the area while you walk up to the aircraft and swipe it. Land at the rebel’s makeshift runway to complete the mission.

Food Package Raid

Objective

Steal the plane

location

Cartel Makeshift Runway

REWARDS

+2500 Food Parcels

At the cartel’s makeshift runway on the west side of the province, several Santa Blanca troops guard a loaded plane. From behind the western rock, use the drone to recon the enemy. Find lone hostiles and pull them away from the others with Diversion Grenades, where you can knock them out without alerting anyone. Once it is down to four sicarios, use Sync Shots to eliminate the rest. Fly the food parcels to the rebel’s runway to earn your reward.

Rebel Op: Breach Comm Center

Objective

Blow up one of the station’s entrances and then hack the network relay

location

Southeast of San Mateo Base

REWARDS

Support Unlock/Upgrade - Rebel Vehicle Drop Off

West of the boot camp and northeast of the cartel’s makeshift runway, a network station offers up another Vehicle Drop Off side mission. Once an entry is blown open, you have 1:30 to hack the network relay. The back door presents the quickest route to your objective. Pick off the hostiles from outside until it appears safe to enter. The computer sits on the opposite side of the partial wall ahead.

Rebel Op: Breach Comm Center

Objective

Blow up one of the station’s entrances and then hack the network relay

location

Central Outpost

REWARDS

Support Unlock/Upgrade - Rebel Vehicle Drop Off

Another network station sits on the south side of the southern Santa Blanca outpost. The network relay sits in the middle of the third floor. Entering on the first floor leaves a bit of ground to cover in order to reach the objective. Instead, grab the helicopter from the rebel campsite or nearby rally point and land on the rooftop. Blow the third-floor door and access the computer that sits just inside to the right. The 1:30 time limit is well within reach at this point. Note that a Kingslayer File lies on the floor nearby, so collect it before fleeing the scene.