Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas
From PCGamingWiki, the wiki about fixing PC games
Template:Infobox game/row/osxporter
Cover image missing, please upload it | |
Developers | |
---|---|
Rockstar North | |
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
- 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 (Windows)
- Steam Community Discussions (OS X)
- Steam Users' Forums for game series
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
---|---|---|---|---|
Steam | DRM-free as of last patch[1] (despite system requirements[2]) | |||
Incorrect store name. See here for available options. | Different port of the game, same as mobile one | |||
Retail | DRM: SecuROM 7 disc check. |
- Only the Steam version has OS X support.
Version differences
- The Steam and Windows Store versions lack some radio songs that were present in the retail release.[3]
Essential improvements
Skip intro videos
Instructions |
---|
Instructions |
---|
Instructions |
---|
Downgrading
Instructions |
---|
Instructions |
---|
ASI loader
Instructions |
---|
SilentPatch
- Fixes many of the bugs introduced in the PC version like bugged coronas headlights and road reflections.[4]
- Adds new features to the game like FLAC codec support [5][6]
- Limited Steam version support
Instructions |
---|
Game data
- 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] |
Save game data location
Template:Game data/rowTemplate:Game data/rowTemplate:Game data/row
System | Location |
---|---|
Steam Play (Linux) | <Steam-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/12120/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
Steam Cloud |
Incompatible save game
- 2.0 executable and newer will refuse to load savegames created with previous .exe. Use GTA Save N Play service to convert them
- 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
Instructions |
---|
Video settings
Widescreen resolution
- Game normally renders stretched anamorphic images. In-game widescreen option uses correct Aspect Ratio but cuts image (Vert-)
- SilentPatch restores 5:4 and 16:9 resolutions with non-1.01 and non-2.0 versions,[7] albeit far from perfection (see fixbox)
Instructions |
---|
Input settings
Y-axis sensitivity fix
Instructions |
---|
Audio settings
Localizations
- New languages can be added with Language Loader (without having to overwrite older ones)
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
English | ||||
Arabic | Fan translation. Details missing—please edit this page and add it. | |||
French | ||||
German | Steam OS X version doesn't work.[8] | |||
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
German Steam version doesn't work on OS X
- The German Steam version for OS X doesn't work. Rockstar is investigating this issue.[8]
Issues fixed
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[9] are impassable or incredibly difficult
- Physical weirdness
- Cars handles like brakes are 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[10])
THEN
Instructions |
---|
Game doesn't start after downgrading
Instructions |
---|
Instructions |
---|
Game crashes during or after loading screens
Instructions |
---|
Instructions |
---|
Loading older save game start a new campaign
Instructions |
---|
Instructions |
---|
Intro movies not showing and/or broken alt-tab
Instructions |
---|
Game crashes when cars explode
Instructions |
---|
Instructions |
---|
Instructions |
---|
Instructions |
---|
Mouse fails to work
Instructions |
---|
Instructions |
---|
Instructions |
---|
Instructions |
---|
Sound issues
Instructions |
---|
Stuck in 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 |
---|
Instructions |
---|
Other information
Enhancement pack
- Contains much of the most used fixes
Improved shadows
Instructions |
---|
Modding
Frequently used plugins
- CLEO - Popular script extender used by lots of sophisticated mods
- San Andreas Mod Loader - Outperform every previous cfg/dat/img manager
Featured Mods
- Various smaller fixes and improvements are listed here
- PS2 features to PC - List of mods that restore PS2-only stuff
- Things to do in San Andreas - Fixes nearly all the gameplay bugs left in the game and add lots of cut or removed stuff [Download/Instructions]
- ViceCityStories PC Edition
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) | 256 MB | |
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) | 1 GB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 5.2 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | ATI X1600 NVIDIA 7300GT Intel X3100 integrated graphics chip |
Notes
- ↑ 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
- ↑ Patch incoming? :: Steam Community Discussions
- ↑ [False alarm] Suddenly... Securom DRM listed in requirements! WTF Rockstar? :: Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas General Discussions
- ↑ STEAM | September 2014 - Nice thread. Btw, Bayonetta 2 is out next month. - View Single Post - NeoGAF
- ↑ [REL|III,VC,SA|ASI] SilentPatch - Page 48 - GTA Forums
- ↑ [REL|III,VC,SA|ASI] SilentPatch - Page 27 - GTA Forums
- ↑ [III,VC,SA|ASI] SilentPatch - Page 23 - GTA Forums
- ↑ Patch incoming? :: Steam Community Discussions
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 Problems Launching German Steam Version of San Andreas on Mac – Rockstar Support
- ↑ Need Help on Alley Oop Driving School - iGrandTheftAuto.com Forums
- ↑ San Andreas Versions - GTAModding
Categories:
- Pages needing cover images
- Windows
- OS X
- Games
- Invalid template usage (Series)
- Invalid template usage (DRM)
- Invalid template usage (Availability)
- Invalid template usage (Fixbox)
- Invalid section order
- Invalid template usage (Localizations)
- Local multiplayer games
- Self-hosting
- Missing section (Video)
- Missing section (Input)
- Missing section (Audio)
- Missing section (API)