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Difference between revisions of "Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas"

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{{++}} The Steam version has no third-party DRM and supports both Windows and OS X.
 
{{++}} The Steam version has no third-party DRM and supports both Windows and OS X.
 
{{--}} Exceeding 30FPS introduces gameplay and physical issues
 
{{--}} Exceeding 30FPS introduces gameplay and physical issues
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{{ii}} [[#Downgrading|Downgrading]] is practically mandatory due to almost every fix incompatible with newer versions
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{{ii}} [[#Downgrading|Downgrading]] is practically mandatory due to almost every user fix incompatible with newer versions
  
 
'''General information'''
 
'''General information'''
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===Skip intro videos===
 
===Skip intro videos===
 
{{Fixbox|1=
 
{{Fixbox|1=
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{{Fixbox/fix|Launch the game with -skip [[Glossary:Command line arguments|parameter]] (only version 1.01 and above)|link=false}}
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{{Fixbox/fix|Install [http://gtaforums.com/topic/686694-sarel-improved-fast-loader/ Improved Fast Loader]|link=false}}
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}}
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{{Fixbox|1=
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{{Fixbox/fix|Use [[#SilentPatch|SilentPatch]]|link=false}}
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{Fixbox|1=
 
{{Fixbox|1=
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{{Fixbox/fix|Use [http://gtaforums.com/topic/686694-sarel-improved-fast-loader/ Improved Fast Loader]|link=false}}
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{{Fixbox/fix|Launch the game with -skip [[Glossary:Command line arguments|parameter]] (only version 1.01 and above)|link=false}}
 
}}
 
}}
  
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{{Fixbox/fix|1=[https://forum.mtasa.com/viewtopic.php?t=15151 Retail version]|link=false}}
 
{{Fixbox/fix|1=[https://forum.mtasa.com/viewtopic.php?t=15151 Retail version]|link=false}}
 
{{Fixbox/fix|[http://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/232-grand-theft-auto-san-andreas-universal-steam-downgrader/ Steam version]|link=false}}
 
{{Fixbox/fix|[http://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/232-grand-theft-auto-san-andreas-universal-steam-downgrader/ Steam version]|link=false}}
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}}
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===SilentPatch===
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{{++}} Fixes many of the bugs introduced in the PC version like bugged coronas headlights and road reflections. US 1.0 version only.
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{{++}} Adds new features to the game like FLAC codec support
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{{Fixbox|1=
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{{Fixbox/fix|Unpack [http://gtaforums.com/topic/669045-reliiivcsaasi-silentpatch/page-27#entry1065600043 patch] in game folder|link=false}}
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{{ii}} [[#Frequently used plugins|ASI loader]] required
 
}}
 
}}
  
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|4k ultra hd wsgf award    = incomplete
 
|4k ultra hd wsgf award    = incomplete
 
|widescreen resolution      = true
 
|widescreen resolution      = true
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|widescreen resolution notes= Very poor support<ref>[http://gtaforums.com/topic/669618-plugos-widescreen-hor-support/?p=1064409413 [PLUG|OS<nowiki>]</nowiki> Widescreen HOR+ Support - GTA Forums]</ref><br />See [[#Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]].
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|widescreen resolution notes= Very poor support <ref>[http://gtaforums.com/topic/669618-plugos-widescreen-hor-support/?p=1064409413 [PLUG|OS<nowiki>]</nowiki> Widescreen HOR+ Support - GTA Forums]</ref>. See [[#Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]].
 
|multimonitor              = false
 
|multimonitor              = false
 
|multimonitor notes        =  
 
|multimonitor notes        =  
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|4k ultra hd notes          =  
 
|4k ultra hd notes          =  
 
|fov                        = hackable
 
|fov                        = hackable
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|fov notes                  = Rearranged in the widescreen fixes, further editable with [http://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/233-cam-hack/ Camhack] or an [https://github.com/Whitetigerswt/samp-fov-changer ASI mod]
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|fov notes                  = Adjustments are possible directly using [[#Widescreen resolution|widescreen fix]] or with [http://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/233-cam-hack/ Camhack]
 
|windowed                  = hackable
 
|windowed                  = hackable
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|windowed notes            = Through [http://filesmelt.com/dl/d3d9_-_San_Andreas_Window.zip D3D hack]<ref>[http://gtaforums.com/topic/249766-gta-window-mode/ GTA Window Mode - GTA Forums]</ref> or with [http://gtaforums.com/topic/367393-rel-sa-window/ ASI mod]
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|windowed notes            = '''[[#Frequently used plugins|Asi loader]] ''required'':''' [http://gtaforums.com/topic/367393-rel-sa-window/ SA Window]
 
|borderless windowed        = hackable
 
|borderless windowed        = hackable
 
|borderless windowed notes  =  
 
|borderless windowed notes  =  
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|vsync notes                = Can be [[Glossary:Vertical sync (Vsync)#Force V-sync|forced]]
 
|vsync notes                = Can be [[Glossary:Vertical sync (Vsync)#Force V-sync|forced]]
 
|high frame rate            = false
 
|high frame rate            = false
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|high frame rate notes      = Disabling the frame limiter causes many [[#Timing-related issues|problems]]<ref>[http://gtaforums.com/topic/556386-relmulti-sampling-fix/?p=1062804390 [REL<nowiki>]</nowiki>Multi-sampling FIX - Coding - GTA Forums]</ref>
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|high frame rate notes      = In-game frame limiter is mandatory to prevent a huge amount of [[#Timing-related issues|glitches]]<ref>[http://gtaforums.com/topic/556386-relmulti-sampling-fix/?p=1062804390 [REL<nowiki>]</nowiki>Multi-sampling FIX - Coding - GTA Forums]</ref>. Correct 30 FPS cap can be reach with [[#SilentPatch|SilentPatch]] (25 FPS otherwise)
 
|color blind                = unknown
 
|color blind                = unknown
 
|color blind notes          =  
 
|color blind notes          =  
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===[[Glossary:Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]===
 
===[[Glossary:Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]===
 
{{--}} Game normally renders stretched anamorphic images. In-game widescreen option uses proper Aspect Ratio but cuts image (Vert-)
 
{{--}} Game normally renders stretched anamorphic images. In-game widescreen option uses proper Aspect Ratio but cuts image (Vert-)
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{{ii}} By default resolutions higher than 1680x1080 will only be available in 1.01 and 2.0 versions<ref>[http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showpost.php?p=19748849&postcount=4 GTA san andreas pc widescreen - Steam Users' Forums]</ref>
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{{ii}} In 1.01 and 2.0 versions resolutions higher than 1680x1080 will be available<ref>[http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showpost.php?p=19748849&postcount=4 GTA san andreas pc widescreen - Steam Users' Forums]</ref>, albeit far from perfection
 
{{Fixbox|1=
 
{{Fixbox|1=
 
{{Fixbox/fix|Correct widescreen implementation}}
 
{{Fixbox/fix|Correct widescreen implementation}}
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# [[#Downgrading|Downgrade]] to 1.00 and make sure you can load [[#Frequently used plugins|asi modifications]]
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{{ii}} Make sure you are already using [[#Downgrading|1.00 version]] and that you can load [[#Frequently used plugins|asi modifications]]
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# Install [http://www.gtagarage.com/mods/show.php?id=23407 Widescreen Fix Remake] ''or'' [http://www.gtagarage.com/mods/show.php?id=25380 Widescreen HOR+ Support] mod
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# Download [http://www.gtagarage.com/mods/show.php?id=25380 Widescreen HOR+ Support]
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# Extract <code>rel</code> folder in <code>{{p|game}}</code>
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# Download [https://github.com/ThirteenAG/Widescreen_Fixes_Pack/releases/tag/gtasa Widescreen Fix Remake]
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# Extract the files in <code>{{p|game}}</code>
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'''Notes'''
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{{++}} Field of view can be controlled inside <code>GTASA_widescreen_fix.ini</code>
 
}}
 
}}
  
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|mouse menu notes          =  
 
|mouse menu notes          =  
 
|invert mouse y-axis      = true
 
|invert mouse y-axis      = true
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|invert mouse y-axis notes = Y-Axis sensitivity change requires a [http://gtaforums.com/topic/597656-relsacleo-y-axis-sensitivity-fix/ mod] to be altered<br />{{ii}} [[#Frequently used plugins|CLEO]] required
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|invert mouse y-axis notes = {{--}} Y-Axis sensitivity is hardcoded<br /> See [[#Y-axis sensitivity fix|sensitivity fix]] to tie it to that of X-Axis
 
|controller support        = hackable
 
|controller support        = hackable
 
|controller support notes  = Use [http://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/20-san-andreas-advanced-control-2-64-bit-fix/ SAAC] or [http://www.gtaforums.com/index.php?showtopic=526235 GInput].
 
|controller support notes  = Use [http://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/20-san-andreas-advanced-control-2-64-bit-fix/ SAAC] or [http://www.gtaforums.com/index.php?showtopic=526235 GInput].
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|touchscreen notes        = [http://apps.microsoft.com/windows/app/bbbb3182-12e9-4cbd-a222-f922fb67bec8 Windows Store] version only.
 
|touchscreen notes        = [http://apps.microsoft.com/windows/app/bbbb3182-12e9-4cbd-a222-f922fb67bec8 Windows Store] version only.
 
}}
 
}}
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===Y-axis sensitivity fix===
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{{Fixbox|1=
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{{Fixbox/fix|Y-axis sensitivity fix installation procedure}}
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# [http://gtaforums.com/topic/597656-relsacleo-y-axis-sensitivity-fix/#entry1063409792 Download] the y-axis mouse sensitivity fix.
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# Move <code>Y-Axis_Sensitivity_Fix_gta3vcsa.asi</code> to {{p|game}}.
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'''Notes'''
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{{ii}} [[#Frequently used plugins|ASI loader]] required
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}}
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==Audio settings==
 
==Audio settings==
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|mute on focus lost notes =
 
|mute on focus lost notes =
 
|eax support              = true
 
|eax support              = true
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|eax support notes        = EAX 3.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20060324154224/http://soundblaster.com/gaming/gta/ Gaming - SoundBlaster.com (retrieved)]</ref>
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|eax support notes        = EAX 3<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20060324154224/http://soundblaster.com/gaming/gta/ Gaming - SoundBlaster.com (retrieved)]</ref>
 
}}
 
}}
  
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==Issues unresolved==
 
==Issues unresolved==
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{{--}} Game has still tons of gameplay glitches and bugs. Some are addressed by [[#Featured mods|TTDISA mod]], others can be possibly fixed with an [http://hmvartak.freeiz.com/fix.htm online repair tool], but they are yet to be all solved
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{{--}} Even though practically every major bug has been addressed by mods such as [[#SilentPatch|SilentPatch]] and [[#Featured mods|TTDISA]], there's no guarantee you won't encounter some of the rarest ones.
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{{++}} Some save corrupting glitches can be fixed trough an [http://hmvartak.freeiz.com/fix.htm online repair tool]
  
 
==Issues fixed==
 
==Issues fixed==
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{{Fixbox|1=
 
{{Fixbox|1=
 
{{Fixbox/fix|Turn on in-game frame limiter}}
 
{{Fixbox/fix|Turn on in-game frame limiter}}
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{{--}}Game is limited to 25FPS.  
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{{--}}Game is limited to 25 FPS. 30 after [[#SilentPatch|SilentPatch]]
 
}}
 
}}
  
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===Mouse fails to work===
 
===Mouse fails to work===
 
{{Fixbox|1=
 
{{Fixbox|1=
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{{Fixbox/fix|Force single CPU [[Microsoft Windows#Force CPU affinity|affinity]]|link=false}}
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{{Fixbox/fix|Use [[#SilentPatch|SilentPatch]]|link=false}}
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}}
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{{Fixbox|1=
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{{Fixbox/fix|Use [http://hotmist.ddo.jp/plugin/mousefix/index.html Risugami's mouse fix]|link=false}}
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{{ii}} [[#Frequently used plugins|ASI loader]] required
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{Fixbox|1=
 
{{Fixbox|1=
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}}
 
}}
 
{{Fixbox|1=
 
{{Fixbox|1=
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{{Fixbox/fix|Use [http://hotmist.ddo.jp/plugin/mousefix/index.html Risugami's mouse fix]|link=false}}
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{{Fixbox/fix|Force single CPU [[Microsoft Windows#Force CPU affinity|affinity]]|link=false}}
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{{ii}} [[#Frequently used plugins|ASI loader]] required
 
 
}}
 
}}
  
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{{Fixbox|1=
 
{{Fixbox|1=
 
{{Fixbox/fix|Install DirectX and DirectPlay}}
 
{{Fixbox/fix|Install DirectX and DirectPlay}}
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# Install the [http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/confirmation.aspx?id=8109 DirectX End-User Runtimes].
 
 
# Open the Start screen, type <code>OptionalFeatures.exe</code> and press {{key|Enter}}.
 
# Open the Start screen, type <code>OptionalFeatures.exe</code> and press {{key|Enter}}.
 
# Expand Legacy Components.
 
# Expand Legacy Components.
 
# Ensure DirectPlay is checked.
 
# Ensure DirectPlay is checked.
 
# Click OK to save your changes.
 
# Click OK to save your changes.
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'''Notes'''
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{{ii}} [http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/confirmation.aspx?id=8109 DirectX End-User Runtimes] needs to be updated too
 
}}
 
}}
  

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Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas
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Developers
Rockstar North
Publishers
Rockstar Games
Capcom
Engines
RenderWare
Release dates
Windows June 1, 2005
macOS (OS X) November 12, 2010
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Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas on Wikipedia
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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.
⤏ Go to series page
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Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas 2005
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Grand Theft Auto: Episodes from Liberty City 2010
Grand Theft Auto: iFruit 2013
Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas 10 Year Anniversary 2014
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Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy – The Definitive Edition (series)

Key points

The Steam version has no third-party DRM and supports both Windows and OS X.
Exceeding 30FPS introduces gameplay and physical issues
Downgrading is practically mandatory due to almost every user fix incompatible with newer versions

General information

Official game site
GTAForums - Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas Discussion
Grand Theft Auto Wiki
GTA Network - A huge network of fansites all dedicated to the Grand Theft Auto series
GTA Garage Mod Database
Steam Community Discussions
Steam Users' Forums for game series

Availability

Template:Availability Table

Only the Steam version has OS X support.

Essential improvements

Skip intro videos

Instructions
Instructions
Instructions

Downgrading

Instructions

SilentPatch

Fixes many of the bugs introduced in the PC version like bugged coronas headlights and road reflections. US 1.0 version only.
Adds new features to the game like FLAC codec support
Instructions

Game data

Pre 2.0 savegames aren't compatible with newer versions. Use converter
Default configuration/saves folder path can be customized

Configuration file(s) location

Template:Game data/rowTemplate:Game data/row
System Location
Steam Play (Linux) <Steam-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/12120/pfx/[Note 1]
Configuration file is encrypted, although it could be possible to edit

Save game data location

Template:Game data/rowTemplate:Game data/row
System Location
Steam Play (Linux) <Steam-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/12120/pfx/[Note 1]

Video settings

Display options
Advanced display options

Template:Video settings

Widescreen resolution

Game normally renders stretched anamorphic images. In-game widescreen option uses proper Aspect Ratio but cuts image (Vert-)
In 1.01 and 2.0 versions resolutions higher than 1680x1080 will be available[1], albeit far from perfection
Instructions

Input settings

Input settings

Template:Input settings

Y-axis sensitivity fix

Instructions


Audio settings

Audio panel

Template:Audio settings

Localizations

Language UI Audio Sub Notes
English
Arabic
Fan translation. Details missing—please edit this page and add it.
French
German
Italian
Spanish

Network

Arguably, Multi Theft Auto is more advanced, however San Andreas Multiplayer currently has a larger community. Both mods require a version 1.0 executable.

Multiplayer types

Type Native Players Notes
Local play
2 Use the 2 Player Missions mod. Controllers only.
LAN play
Online play
Use Multi Theft Auto: San Andreas or San Andreas Multiplayer.

Connection types

Type Native Notes
Dedicated
Use Multi Theft Auto: San Andreas or San Andreas Multiplayer.
Self-hosting
Use Multi Theft Auto: San Andreas or San Andreas Multiplayer.
Direct IP

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.
Some save corrupting glitches can be fixed trough an online repair tool

Issues fixed

Timing-related issues

Any of the following problems, refer to a single common fixbox.
If you have

  • Game-breaking bugs and glitches
  • Some missions such as Amphibious Assault or Driving School missions[2] are impassable or incredibly difficult
Physical weirdness
  • Cars handles like the handbrake is always on, decelerate almost immediately and seem feathered whenever in-air
Gameplay absurdities
  • Cars and/or pedestrians move extremely fast (sometimes almost comically)
  • Inability to dive underwater
  • Crashes when listening to User Radio (these were fixed in patch 1.01[3])

THEN

Instructions

Intro movies not showing and/or broken alt-tab

Instructions

Mouse fails to work

Instructions
Instructions
Instructions
Instructions

Game crashes when cars explode

Instructions
Instructions
Instructions
Instructions

Sound issues

Instructions

Stuck into a gym

Instructions

Error on start due to a DirectX 9.0 prompt (Windows 8)

This fix is not required for the Steam version.
Instructions

Other information

Enhancement pack

Contains much of the most used fixes

Improved shadows

Instructions

Modding

Frequently used plugins

  • Silent's ASI Loader - Basic asi loader. A must for everybody thinks to seriously mod the game
  • CLEO - Popular script extender used by lots of sophisticated mods(already include Silent's ASI loader)
  • San Andreas Mod Loader - Outperform every previous cfg/dat/img manager

Featured Mods

Various smaller fixes and improvements are listed here

System requirements

Windows
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) 2000 or XP
Processor (CPU) AMD Athlon 1 GHz
Intel Pentium III 1 GHz		 AMD Athlon XP 2000+
Intel Pentium 4 2 GHz
System memory (RAM)
Hard disk drive (HDD) 3.6 GB
Video card (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce 3
64 MB of VRAM
DirectX 8.1 compatible 		NVIDIA GeForce 6200
128 MB of VRAM
DirectX 9.0c compatible
macOS (OS X)
Minimum
Operating system (OS) Snow Leopard 10.6.8 (Snow Leopard) or later
Processor (CPU) Intel Core 2 Duo Processor or better
System memory (RAM)
Hard disk drive (HDD) 5.2 GB
Video card (GPU) ATI X1600
NVIDIA 7300GT
Intel X3100 integrated graphics chip

Notes

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data (use Wine regedit to access Windows registry paths). Games with Steam Cloud support may store data in ~/.steam/steam/userdata/<user-id>/12120/ in addition to or instead of this directory. The app ID (12120) may differ in some cases. Treat backslashes as forward slashes. See the glossary page for details.

References