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* [https://www.gtainside.com/en/news.php GTAInside] - Very popular and long running GTA modding site with a huge catalog of mods. | * [https://www.gtainside.com/en/news.php GTAInside] - Very popular and long running GTA modding site with a huge catalog of mods. | ||
* [http://www.gamemodding.net/en/gta-san-andreas/ GameModding] - Mod site with many mods available for many games; similar to NexusMods. | * [http://www.gamemodding.net/en/gta-san-andreas/ GameModding] - Mod site with many mods available for many games; similar to NexusMods. | ||
− | * | + | * [http://www.gtagarage.com/mods/browse.php GTA Garage Mod Database] |
* [https://www.gtaall.com/ GTA-All] - Newer website with lots of high-quality mods available. | * [https://www.gtaall.com/ GTA-All] - Newer website with lots of high-quality mods available. | ||
Revision as of 15:59, 11 August 2018
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Developers | |
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Rockstar North | |
Microsoft Store | War Drum Studios[1] |
Publishers | |
Rockstar Games | |
Japan | Capcom |
Engines | |
RenderWare | |
Release dates | |
Windows | June 1, 2005 |
macOS (OS X) | November 12, 2010 |
Warnings
- The macOS (OS X) version of this game does not work on macOS Catalina (version 10.15) or later due to the removal of support for 32-bit-only apps.
Key points
- Although unofficial, online mods have an active estimated monthly playerbase of over 500 000 players.[2]
- Extensive modding community with thousands of mods available. See Modding
- Ability to import your music for your own custom radio station.
- Exceeding 30 FPS introduces gameplay and physics issues.
- Many visual features are either missing or broken without mods.
- Downgrading is a must, as many fixes don't work with the newer game versions (which also lack ⅒ of songs)[3]
General information
- Official website
- GTAForums - Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas Discussion
- Grand Theft Wiki
- GTA Network - A huge network of fansites all dedicated to the Grand Theft Auto series
- Steam Community Discussions (Windows)
- Steam Community Discussions (OS X)
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Retail | SecuROM 7 DRM disc check. Polish copies use StarForce 5 DRM. |
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Amazon.com | ||||
Green Man Gaming | ||||
Humble Store | ||||
Mac App Store | ||||
Microsoft Store | Different port of the game, same as mobile one | |||
Steam | DRM-free as of last patch[4] (despite system requirements[5]) |
Version differences
- The Microsoft Store and Steam versions lack some radio songs that were present in the retail release.[3] To restore them in Steam version see Downgrading.
Essential improvements
Downgrading
Use San Andreas Downgrader (stub version) |
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ASI loader
Unpack both DLL files of Silent's ASI Loader in <path-to-game> |
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SilentPatch
- Fixes many of the bugs introduced in the PC version like bugged sun flare, rotor blades, road reflections and some framerate related issues[6]
- Adds new features to the game like FLAC codec support[7]
- Limited new Steam version (December 9, 2014 patch) support
Unpack patch in the installation folder[8] |
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Skip intro videos
Install SilentPatch[8] |
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Use Improved Fast Loader[citation needed] |
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Notes
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Launch the game with -skip parameter
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Notes
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Game data
- Default configuration/saves folder path can be customized
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\GTA San Andreas User Files\gta_sa.set |
macOS (OS X) | |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/12120/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\GTA San Andreas User Files\GTASAsf*.b |
Microsoft Store | %LOCALAPPDATA%\Packages\RockstarGames.GrandTheftAutoSanAndreas_3t068xe29zjvp\LocalState |
macOS (OS X) | ~/Documents/Rockstar Games/GTA San Andreas User Files/ |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/12120/pfx/[Note 1] |
Portable GTA |
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Notes
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Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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Steam Cloud |
Incompatible save game
- 2.0 executable and newer will refuse to load savegames created with a previous .exe.
- Saves made with original 1.0 scripts will fail to load when used with Hot Coffee patched ones, and vice versa. This can be fixed by converting them
Convert saves |
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Video settings
Widescreen fix
- Game normally renders stretched images. In-game widescreen option uses correct Aspect Ratio but cuts view (Vert-)
- SilentPatch restores 5:4 and 16:9 resolutions with non-1.01 and non-2.0 versions,[9] albeit far from perfection (see fixbox)
Perfect widescreen implementation |
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Notes
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Field of view (FOV)
Use GTA: SA FOV Changer |
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Notes
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Windowed
Borderless Windowed Mode |
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Notes
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ThirteenAG's Windowed Mode[10] |
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Shortcuts
Notes
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Anti-aliasing (AA)
Enable SGSSAA[11] |
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Notes
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Input settings
GInput
- Adds full XInput controller support
- Restores haptic feedback from console versions
- Choice between Xbox and DualShock button prompts
Unpack patch in <path-to-game>\scripts[8] |
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Audio settings
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | ||||
Arabic | ||||
Czech | ||||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Italian | ||||
Polish | Official translation, download. | |||
Russian | Retail version, download. | |||
Slovak | ||||
Spanish |
Install Language Loader[12] |
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Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
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Local play | 2 | Co-op See Local play. |
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LAN play | See Multiplayer mods. | |||
Online play | See Multiplayer mods. |
Connection types
Type | Native | Notes |
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Matchmaking | ||
Peer-to-peer | ||
Dedicated | See Multiplayer mods. | |
Self-hosting | See Multiplayer mods. | |
Direct IP | See Multiplayer mods. |
Multiplayer mods
- Both multiplayer mods average 10,000+ daily players (even though SA-MP tends to have generally more than MTA:SA)
- Downgrading your game is required to run these mods
San Andreas Multiplayer (SA-MP) |
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Multi Theft Auto (MTA:SA) |
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Local play
Instructions[citation needed] |
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Notes
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VR support
3D modes | State | GG3D | Notes | |
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Nvidia 3D Vision | ||||
TriDef 3D |
Issues unresolved
- Even though practically every major bug has been addressed by mods such as SilentPatch and TTDISA, there's no guarantee you won't encounter some of the rarest ones[14]
- Some save corrupting glitches can be worked around with an online repair tool or a savegame editor[15]
German Steam version doesn't work on OS X
- The German Steam version for OS X doesn't work. Rockstar is investigating this issue.[16]
Issues fixed
- An unlocked or incorrect frame limiter can cause timing related issues.
Relevant issues:
- Game-breaking bugs and glitches
- Some missions such as Amphibious Assault or Driving School missions[17] are impassable or incredibly difficult
- Physical weirdness
- Vehicles & bicycles handle like brakes are always on, decelerate almost immediately, and seem feathered whenever in-air
- Inability to dive underwater
- Gameplay absurdities
- Crashes when listening to User Radio (fixed in patch 1.01)[21]
- Cutscenes not ending[19]
Solutions:
Turn on in-game frame limiter[citation needed] |
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Game doesn't start after downgrading
Delete gta_sa.set[citation needed] |
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EU executable: make sure you have all 5 translations files inside text folder[citation needed] |
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Game crashes during or after loading screens
Delete gta_sa.set[citation needed] |
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If this happens only with older save: convert it[citation needed] |
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Loading older save game starts a new campaign
Install SilentPatch[8] |
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Convert save file[citation needed] |
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Mouse fails to work
Install SilentPatch[8] |
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Intro movies not showing
Windows Vista/7: disable desktop composition[22] |
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Windows 8+: enable DXMaximizedWindowedMode shim[23][citation needed]
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Intro movies not showing and broken Alt+Tab ↹
Fix codec hell[citation needed] |
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Alt-tab makes game crash
Install SilentPatch[24] |
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Broken Alt+F4
Install SilentPatch[25] |
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User tracks don't play
Install SilentPatch[8] |
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Bad reflections, lighting, transparency
Install SilentPatch[8] |
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Game crashes on multi-monitor systems
Install SilentPatch[26] |
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Game crashes when standing near escalators
Install SilentPatch[26] |
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Sound issues
Downgrade EAX United dll[27] |
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Enable Windows 98/Me compatibility mode[28] |
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"A required security module cannot be activated" error
Enable Windows 2000 compatibility mode[29] |
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Gym persistently reports to have been worked out enough
Install SilentPatch[8] |
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Stuck in a gym
Push or quickly mash the left or right movement keys along with the jump button to exit the gym[citation needed] |
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Error on start due to a DirectX 9.0 prompt (Windows 8 and newer)
Install DirectPlay[citation needed] |
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Install SilentPatch[30] |
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Shadowy terrain
Instructions[citation needed] |
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Vegetation disappears in the distance
Tweak draw distance[citation needed] |
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No moon phases
Install SilentPatch[31] |
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Streaming memory bug, incorrectly rendered pedestrians
Install SilentPatch[32] |
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Cannot find 800x600x32 video mode error
Install SilentPatch[8] |
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Lens flare is too thin and barely visible
Install SilentPatch[8] |
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Broken reflections when AA is enabled
Install SilentPatch[24] |
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Install Multi-sampling FIX[citation needed] |
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Device selection window opens at launch
Use Skip Device Selection Window[33] |
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Run the game at screen refresh rate
- Fullscreen mode defaults to 60 Hz, even if the screen refresh rate is set higher than that.
Set screen refresh rate[33] |
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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Direct3D | 9 | |
OpenGL | 2.0 | OS X only. |
Shader Model support | 1.1, 2.0 |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows | |||
macOS (OS X) |
Enhancement pack
- Contains much of the most used fixes
- Quite outdated.
Adjust post-processing
Disable post-process effects[33] |
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Notes
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Install fixed resources
to replace game assets[citation needed] |
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Notes
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Fix broken lighting
Restore original time cycle file[34][35][36] |
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Notes
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Modding
- Downgrading your game and installing the ASI loader is essential for modding
Essentials for modding
Mod Loader |
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CLEO4 |
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Modding tools
- Magic.TXD - Easy to use program that lets you edit .txd files.
- IMG Factory - Powerful and feature-rich tool to edit .img files.
Featured websites
- GTAInside - Very popular and long running GTA modding site with a huge catalog of mods.
- GameModding - Mod site with many mods available for many games; similar to NexusMods.
- GTA Garage Mod Database
- GTA-All - Newer website with lots of high-quality mods available.
Featured mods
- Mix Sets - Collection of various mods which add many tweaks and features.
- SkyGfx - Brings accurate PS2 and Xbox graphics and effects to the PC version of San Andreas.
- Project2DFX - Improves draw distances, asset streaming, and adds distant lights.
- Remastered GUI Textures - Adds the remastered GUI from the mobile versions.
- ThirteenAG's CLEO Scripts
- Enterable Hidden Interiors - Allows to enter buildings otherwise confined only in cutscenes or not used.
- First Person Mod
- Improved Vehicle Features
Total conversions
- GTA Underground - An work-in-progress mod that attempts to bring the GTA III, Vice City, Bully, and Manhunt maps to San Andreas. View video updates here.
- GTA Vice City Stories: PC Edition - A standalone total conversion that attempts to port and remaster GTA: VCS to PC (does not require GTA: SA to play).
- Things to do in San Andreas (TTDISA) - Total conversion mod that returns cut content from the final game and fixes them (requires new game to be started)
Mod Index
In Mod Index you can find a bigger list of mods.
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 2000, XP | |
Processor (CPU) | AMD Athlon 1.0 GHz Intel Pentium III 1.0 GHz |
AMD Athlon XP Intel Pentium 4 |
System memory (RAM) | 256 MB | 384 MB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 3.6 GB | 4.7 GB |
Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce 3 ATI Radeon 8500 64 MB of VRAM DirectX 9.0c compatible | Nvidia GeForce 6 ATI Radeon X800 128 MB of VRAM DirectX 9.0c compatible |
Sound (audio device) | DirectX 9 compatible | Sound Blaster Audigy 2 |
macOS (OS X) | ||
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Minimum | ||
Operating system (OS) | Snow Leopard 10.6.8 | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Core 2 Duo | |
System memory (RAM) | 1 GB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 5.2 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | ATI Radeon X1600 Intel GMA X3100 Nvidia GeForce 7300 GT |
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:
- File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data.
- Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (12120) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas – War Drum Studios - last accessed on 2016-5-14
- ↑ Why A Million People Still Play Multiplayer Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas Every Month | Rock, Paper, Shotgun
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 STEAM | September 2014 - Nice thread. Btw, Bayonetta 2 is out next month. | NeoGAF
- ↑ Patch incoming? :: Steam Community Discussions
- ↑ [False alarm] Suddenly... Securom DRM listed in requirements! WTF Rockstar? :: Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas General Discussions
- ↑ SilentPatch - Page 27 - GTA Forums
- ↑ SilentPatch - Page 23 - GTA Forums
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 8.2 8.3 8.4 8.5 8.6 8.7 8.8 8.9 Verified by User:Silent on 2017-08-16
- All confirmed by the author of the unofficial patch SilentPatch
- ↑ Patch incoming? :: Steam Community Discussions
- ↑ Verified by User:Klumb3r on 2017-09-04
- ↑ Nvidia Anti-Aliasing Guide (updated) | guru3D Forums
- ↑ Language loader - GTAForums
- ↑ SA-MP 0.3.8 version cancelled - SA-MP Forums
- ↑ SilentPatch - Page 86 - GTA Forums
- ↑ SilentPatch - Page 85 - GTA Forums
- ↑ Problems Launching German Steam Version of San Andreas on Mac – Rockstar Support
- ↑ Need Help on Alley Oop Driving School - iGrandTheftAuto.com Forums
- ↑ Сборки CLEO-скриптов для GTA III, VC, SA (Page 5) / Модификации / SannyBuilder.com Forums
- ↑ 19.0 19.1 Do not play GTA SA with high FPS! - | MixMods | - Mods to GTA San Andreas and other
- ↑ SilentPatch - Page 149 - GTAForums
- ↑ San Andreas Versions - GTAModding
- ↑ GTA San Andreas black screen during intro - Steam Users' Forums (retrieved)
- ↑ ESSENTIAL PATCH (Silent Patch) :: Steam Community Discussions
- ↑ 24.0 24.1 SilentPatch - Page 141 - GTAForums
- ↑ SilentPatch - Page 173 - GTAForums
- ↑ 26.0 26.1 SilentPatch - Page 148 - GTAForums
- ↑ Rain/Thunderstorm Bug - GTAForums
- ↑ NEW Fix for Sound Problems - GTA Forums
- ↑ "A required security module cannot be activated" in San Andreas – Rockstar Support
- ↑ SilentPatch - Page 99 - GTAForums
- ↑ SilentPatch - Page 12 - GTAForums
- ↑ SilentPatch - Page 155 - GTAForums - last accessed on 2016-07-28
- ↑ 33.0 33.1 33.2 Verified by User:Keith on 2017-12-28
- ↑ Fix for missing diffuse lighting in GTA SA - Steam Users' Forums (retrieved)
- ↑ GTA SA PS2 Graphics on PC? - GTA Forums
- ↑ Time cycle - GTAModding
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