Which is canon killing Francis or Derrick?

There's no single definitive "canon" answer for killing Francis or Derrick in GTA IV; both choices have strong arguments and are treated as canon within different fan theories, but killing Derrick is often seen as slightly more aligned with later game hints (like Packie mentioning Derrick's death), while killing Francis is supported by narrative logic of getting rid of a corrupt cop, with some clues even suggesting Francis was the intended victim by Francis himself in a complex double-cross.
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Is it canon to kill Derrick or Francis?

There's no single definitive "canon" answer for killing Francis or Derrick in GTA IV, as both choices have arguments and evidence in the game and its sequel, GTA V, but many fans lean towards killing Derrick as the more likely canon outcome, due to GTA V hints and the corrupt nature of Francis, though killing Francis can be considered canon by others who focus on Niko's personal disgust with Francis's hypocrisy and manipulation. Ultimately, it's a famously ambiguous choice, with strong points for either side, but evidence in GTA V and justifications for killing the corrupt cop often favor Derrick's death. 
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Should I kill Frank or Derrick?

Francis/Derrick for Derrick/Francis (Blood Brothers): Killing Derrick will give you an extra perk via the phone menu until the end of the storyline and some extra money (20k vs. 10k). Many find Francis to be a more punchable character though.
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What happens if you kill Derrick in GTA IV?

If you kill Derrick in the GTA 4 mission "Blood Brothers," you earn money and gain the ability to call Francis to clear up to three stars from your wanted level, but it leads to a more mournful funeral for the McReary family, with Packie showing greater upset, while killing Francis results in a slightly easier funeral mission but removes his useful police contact.
 
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What happens if you kill Derek?

Killing the cop brother gets you nothing. Killing the gangster unlocks the ability to erase a wanted level with a phone call to the cop. The maximum is up to three stars (IIRC) and it lasts till the end of the storyline. Generally the cop pays you $10,000 for the hit.
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GTA IV: What happens after Killing Francis (Blood Brothers)

Who kills Roman Bellic?

Roman Bellic is killed by an assassin sent by Dimitri Rascalov during his wedding to Mallorie, but it's an accident; the hitman was aiming for Niko, and the stray bullet hits Roman during the struggle, making it a tragic consequence of Niko's choice to make a final deal with Dimitri. 
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Is Derrick a snitch in GTA 4?

He's a snitch but he at least has more standards than Francis. Derrick only takes down people when he knows he has dirt on them. Whereas Francis always goes with murder if it means to save his career.
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Who is the traitor in GTA IV?

— Darko Brevic explaining why he betrayed Niko and his friends and the price paid for him to do so, in That Special Someone. Darko Brevic (Serbian: Дарко Бревић, Darko Brević) is a character appearing as a central character and the overarching antagonist of Grand Theft Auto IV.
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Who to kill in GTA IV?

In GTA 4, you make key choices on who to kill that affect gameplay and story, primarily Playboy X vs. Dwayne (Dwayne friendship/perk or cash), Francis vs. Derrick (Francis for cash/Wanted Level wipe or Derrick for easier perks), Darko (kill for revenge/closure or spare for peace), and the final mission ending (Deal with Dimitri/Kate dies, or Revenge on Dimitri/Roman dies), with most players leaning towards sparing Darko and choosing the Revenge ending for character consistency. 
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Who ratted out Gerry McCreary?

Derrick McReary is known to have ratted out his friends in the IRA, despite his claims to the contrary. With this on mind, a theory is that the reason why Gerry ends up going to jail, despite all of his precautions, is that Derrick became an informant again, this time against his own family.
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Who should I kill in GTA 4, Derrick or Francis?

In Grand Theft Auto IV's "Blood Brothers" mission, you must choose to kill either Derrick or Francis McReary; killing Francis rewards you with $10k-$20k and the ability to lower your wanted level (up to 3 stars) by calling him, while killing Derrick ends his ability to help, but some find him the better character and his death upsets Packie more. The choice affects the storyline and your relationship with the McReary family, with killing Francis often seen as the "better" choice for gameplay (wanted level reduction) and morality (he's a corrupt cop), but killing Derrick leaves a more sympathetic brother alive.
 
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Is Option C the canon ending?

Yes, Option C, "Deathwish," is the confirmed canonical ending for Grand Theft Auto V, where all three protagonists (Michael, Franklin, and Trevor) survive, with evidence in Grand Theft Auto Online updates solidifying this choice as the official storyline continuation, despite initial ambiguity. 
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Can you save Frankie in GTA 4?

The player can save Frankie, but it's hard to keep him alive when the player is getting into the van, as the Police, FIB, and NOOSE will be shooting the van, and he takes a while to close the door. If the player wants to save him, they must quickly take out the chopper, get in the van, and drive away from the cops.
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Who is the real villain in GTA 4?

Dimitri Rascalov (Russian: Дмитрий Раскалов) is the main antagonist of the Grand Theft Auto IV trilogy.
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How many girls can Niko date?

To have a successful date, Niko must cater to the women's tastes in three areas; clothing, vehicle, and how fancy the date is. Each woman has different tastes and will respond accordingly. Reaching 100% fondness with all five girlfriends is not required to achieve 100% completion of the game.
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Can you still play as Michael if you kill him?

No, if you choose an ending in Grand Theft Auto V that results in Michael's death, you cannot play as him anymore in free roam or for future missions; he stays dead, and you'll only have Franklin and Trevor, but you can reload a previous save before the final choice to keep all three playable characters. 
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Why does Franklin hate stretch?

Franklin hates Stretch in GTA V because Stretch is a selfish, old-school gang member who tries to exploit Franklin and Lamar's hustle, acts as a bad influence, demands cuts of their earnings, and ultimately betrays them to their rivals, the Ballas, leading to dangerous situations and near-death experiences, especially for Lamar.
 
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Is Tommy Vercetti a bad guy?

Tommy Vercetti is a complex anti-hero, often seen as a villain due to his ruthless violence, drug dealing, and ambition, but he also shows loyalty, cares for certain people (like Ernest Kelly and Mercedes Cortez), and disrupts other, arguably worse, criminals like Sonny Forelli and Ricardo Diaz, making him morally gray rather than purely evil, though his actions cause immense harm in Vice City. 
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Is Niko Bellic depressed?

Yes, Niko Bellic from Grand Theft Auto IV exhibits strong signs of depression, cynicism, and PTSD due to horrific wartime experiences, leading to emotional detachment, regret, and difficulty letting go of the past, despite his desire for a better life in America. His past trauma, witnessing atrocities, and seeking revenge fuel his miserable outlook and outbursts, making him a deeply troubled and complex character.
 
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Is Killing Derrick canon?

Killing Francis wasn't the canon option, both options are canon because in gta 4 you have the option to kill or spare Derrick McReary and even if you do spare him he still dies.
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Did Derrick Rat out Aiden?

Description. Derrick is high on cocaine when Niko arrives. He tells Niko that he heard Aiden O'Malley is being transported from the Varsity Heights Police Station to the Alderney State Correctional Facility, and since Aiden has the impression that Derrick is the reason why he's incarcerated, he chooses to rat him out.
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Is there CJ in GTA 4?

No, CJ (Carl Johnson) isn't a main character in GTA 4, as he's from the separate "3D Universe," but he appears in several fun Easter eggs, including graffiti with "RIP CJ," a TV show clip, and billboards for a brand named "Fruntalot" (CJ), linking him as a pop culture figure in the GTA 4 "HD Universe".
 
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Why did Lance Vance betray Tommy Vercetti?

Lance Vance betrayed Tommy Vercetti due to a mix of resentment over being treated like a subordinate, feeling disrespected and sidelined, wanting his own share of the empire, and ultimately selling Tommy out to Sonny Forelli for money and a better deal, even giving Sonny counterfeit money to make the deal look good, leading to the final showdown in GTA: Vice City. 
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