Getting to Shoreside from Staunton without cheating

[WarringMunky]

I went to Shoreside Vale early by beaching a boat, pushing past Phil's base (which puts it past that pipe that blocks the way) & then pushing it back into the water so I could check to make sure my face wasn't screwed up with the Purple Nines' oversight where they won't spawn & you can't do their missions.

 

While I was there I decided to do the Vigilante & Firefighter Missions & get all the packages before heading back to Staunton.

 

When I ended up getting back to Staunton & retrieving all the packages, is showing that I have 95 of them when I'm certain I've gotten 96.

 

I know if you cheat on PC & Console versions the game won't let you 100%.

 

Does GTA3 register that you're cheating if you do things on an island before you're supposed to be there, even if you didn't enter any cheat codes?

[GhettoJesus]

I kinda doubt it does. Maybe you should try uploading your save file here (provided your platform is supported): https://gtasnp.com/upload

You can check the collectibles map and verify whether you really got those packages you think you got. It's kinda hard to keep them in mind.

[unopesci]

AFAIK there's never been a bug reported where packages don't show up or don't register when you pick them up. You just missed one.

[Jack-F-2001]

You must've missed one.