Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas – Definitive Edition

Here we are over 10 years later and Rockstar still hasn't given Grand Theft Auto III the update the game deserves. With the Definitive Edition patch we have fixed many bugs and also added some mods to restore exclusive features from console versions of the game, all this without any sacrifices.

Information

GTA San Andreas, much like GTA III and Vice City, has a fairly dated PC port.
Rockstar Games seems to not care much for their older games on the PC platform, sadly.
The Definitive Edition patch aims to correct many issues and modernize these ports smoothly.

Disclaimer:

By installing the Definitive Edition patch you are breaking the Rockstar end user license agreement and when contacting their support, they may refuse due to the EULA violation. In accordance with the GNU GPL license(s), as the authors of this guide, we have a right to non-commercial distribution and modification as long as no changes are made to the original source. We are not the authors of all the following modifications, and therefore any error/crash/bugs should be directed to the developers themselves.

Discord:

Join us on our new Discord server!

• Discord[discord.gg]

Download

• Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas – Definitive Edition[definitive-edition-project.com]

Description:
Fixes porting errors, bugs in the game and crashes on Windows 10. Adds support for widescreens, 60 FPS and gamepads. Introduces AI upscaled videos, textures and some elements straight from the PS2, Xbox and mobile platforms.

Libraries:

• Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable Full Package[drive.google.com]
  
• DirectX End-User Runtimes[drive.google.com]

Description:
Before starting the game for the first time, it is highly recommended to install the following libraries in order to avoid crashes and other problems.

Sources:

• Mod Loader[www.gtagarage.com]
  
• CLEO Library[cleo.li]
  
• Silent Patch[gtaforums.com]
  
• SkyGfx[gtaforums.com]
  
• SkyGrad [www.mixmods.com.br]
  
• Widescreen Fix[thirteenag.github.io]
  
• GInput[gtaforums.com]
  
• Project 2DFX[thirteenag.github.io]
  
• Open Limit Adjuster[gtaforums.com]
  
• San Andreas Downgrader[gtaforums.com]
  
• Mobile to PC research project[gtaforums.com]
  
• San Andreas Fixed Vehicles[gtaforums.com]
  
• Framerate Vigilante[www.mixmods.com.br]
  
• CJ Official Remaster[www.mixmods.com.br]
  
• Fixed Vanilla Vehicles[gtaforums.com]
  
• SA Cutscene Characters for gameplay[www.mixmods.com.br]
  
• Vegetation Original Quality[gtaforums.com]
  
• SA 2dfx & Prelighting Additions[www.gtagarage.com]
  
• Mugetsuga's Workshop[gtaforums.com]
  
• Improved Default Armoury[gtaforums.com]
  
• Z PC Maps[www.mixmods.com.br]
  
• Fix Pack[sampik.ru]
  
• Plane Explode Fix[www.mixmods.com.br]
  
• Map Textures Fix[www.mixmods.com.br]
  
• MixSets[www.mixmods.com.br]
  
• RunDLL32.exe Fix[www.gtagarage.com]
  
• NoDEP[www.mixmods.com.br]
  
• Remastered Intro Videos
  
• Mobile GUI (Compiled from many other mods. Thank you to all those who are not included in this list).

FAQ

Faced with a certain problem, or just want to know as much information as possible before starting the game? Answers to frequently asked questions are published below:

1. Game logos and Steam Overlay at the beginning of the game may not work.
   
2. The graphics settings in the game should look like this:
   
   
3. Steam's save files is doesn't work. Clear the User Files from the My Documents folder and start a new game!
   
4. If you are experiencing FPS issues, follow these steps:
   
   • Reduce the anti-aliasing value in the game settings (for example, x2 or OFF)
     
   • In the scripts folder, open the file SALodLights.ini and change the values to degrade the drawing distance:
     

     "MinDrawDistanceOnTheGround = 1000.0" to "MinDrawDistanceOnTheGround = 800.0"
     "AllNormalObjectsDrawDistance = 300.0" to "AllNormalObjectsDrawDistance = 0.0"
     "PreloadLODs = 1" to "PreloadLODs = 0"
     

   • In the same folder, open the file skygfx.ini and change the values to degrade the quality of effects and vegetation:
     

     "detailMaps=1" to "detailMaps=0"
     "grassAddAmbient=1" to "grassAddAmbient=0"
     "grassBackfaceCull=1" to "grassBackfaceCull=0"
     

5. If you want to change the FPS (this may cause some bugs and make story missions unavailable), you can change the following values in the FramerateVigilante.ini; III.VC.SA.LimitAdjuster.ini; MixSets.ini files:
   

   "FPSLimit=30" to "FPSLimit=60"
   

6. If you need to change the aspect ratio, open GTASA.WidescreenFix.ini in the scripts folder and change the values to the desired value.
   

   "ForceAspectRatio = 16:9" change as you need.
   "FrontendAspectRatio = 16:9" change as you need.
   

7. If you are experiencing problems running the game, try setting compatibility with Windows XP in the properties of the executable file.
   
8. You can enable anisotropic filtering and vsync for smoother gaming and detailed graphics in your graphics card settings.

If you still have doubts or want to ask a question, you can find us on our Discord server.
Don't forget that you can also report any bugs you may encounter to us!

Updates

[30.03.2021] Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas – Definitive Edition <UPD 10>
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The patch has been updated and the following changes have been made:

• DE is now no longer dependent on certain mods and the game without them no longer crashes.
  
• RoSa (+ improved AI textures) have been integrated into the DE with some improvements for performance and better game experience.
  
• Improved Default Cars (+ AI car textures) have been added with some performance improvements.
  
• Real Traffic Fix has been added.
  
• Lighthouse & Pyramid Fix has been added.
  
• Improved Default Armoury has been updated.
  
• MixSets has been updated and some adjustments have been made to it.
  
• Mobile GUI - some improvements.
  
• Project 2DFX - some improvements.
  
• Adjustments in MobileHud: the radar is now positioned equidistant from the sides of the screen.

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Do not forget that the update should only be installed on a clean game. There may be problems with saves in the form of various bugs. Recommend starting a new game!

[February 15th.2022] 1st Project Anniversary!

[February 16th.2022] Grand Theft Auto III: Intro Remaster Mod + PlayStation 2 Edition!

Screenshots

Other Guides

https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2382283612 https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2380455626 https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2380649648 https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=1964927632 https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=830798950 https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=720574899 https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=706270825 https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=931465654

[TigereN]

sadly this mod project are dead

[Hatman96]

Does this switch the game to 1.0?

[SUP3R_HOLD-UP (FR)]

@Flash[xptø] This mod pack has many problems and not updated. (in addition to making too many changes.) mixmods EP are the most stable and vanilla.
and
I guess it depends on how we interpret best vanilla experience.

[Flash[xptø]]

@SUP3R_HOLD-UP this is the best vanilla experience. If you look all the mods they used here you'll see there's already mods from "mixmods"

[SUP3R_HOLD-UP (FR)]

If you want the BEST vanilla experience game : https://www.mixmods.com.br/2019/06/sa-essentials-pack/

[SUP3R_HOLD-UP (FR)]

Dead mod ?

[metecansubasi]

Update this mod and on website links please!

[TigereN]

could you PLS UPDATE THİS MOD ALREADY ?

[blue]

Has anyone managed to get SA_DirectX 3.0 to work with this?

[THE ONE]

Here we are over 10 years later and Rockstar still hasn't given Grand Theft Auto III the update the game deserves.