Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas - Enhanced Edition Plus

This guide will teach you how to install a pack of mods that aims to bring all the good things about the versions of GTA San Andreas for PS2, Xbox and Mobile to your game, brings corrections of compatibility problems with current operating systems, adds support for controller with vibration and also bring optional quality of life features.

Updated in 01/25/2025 (MM/DD/YYYY), see the changelog here: https://pastebin.com/eBipzF5U

About

The PC version of Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas lacks many graphical effects and content that are present in the original game released for Playstation 2. This is due to bugs and creative decisions by Rockstar Games.

Enhanced Edition is a pack of mods that aims to bring to GTA San Andreas PC all this missing content present in the PS2 version, in addition to bringing the improvements present in the Xbox and mobile version, correction of compatibility problems with current operating systems, adds support for controller with vibration and more.

Unlike other versions found on the internet, this version contains even more mods and all of them are updated so they are mods that bring more improvements, are more optimized and are bug free.

There are several incredible mods for GTA San Andreas that improve the game in different aspects, but in this pack of mods I decided to only choose mods that bring improvements equal to those made by Rockstar in each version of GTA San Andreas (Xbox and Mobile). Some of these improvements are reimagined to be faithful to the PS2 version of the game.

There are some exceptions that are few mods that bring quality of life features, if you don't want them you can remove them from your game. I will teach you how later in the guide.

Sorry the guide is simple, I'm not used to writing guides

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Comparasion

Diferences between PS2 and PC versions

Graphics comparison

Comparison between PC and mobile versions

Screenshots

Original

Enhanced Edition Plus

It is possible to disable this orange color from the PS2 version and keep the original color from the PC version if you wish, by pressing the F10 key during the game. The game will then look like this:

It is also possible to use lighting and reflections in vehicles from the mobile version if you wish, by pressing the F10 key twice during the game. The game will then look like this:

When pressed a third time, the game will return to the orange lighting of the PS2 version.

Video

Mods list

Essentials

GTA San Andreas Downgrader: A program that will downgrade your game to version 1.0, restoring songs from the radio that were removed. Furthermore, version 1.0 is the version of the game compatible with most mods.
Patch 4 GB (Largeaddress): Makes the game recognize up to 4 GB of RAM. Prevents things like the game crashing and the map disappearing.
Launcher: A launcher that makes it possible for the Steam overlay to work on the modded game, including counting hours played. It also has support for SA-MP and MTA in case you want to install them in the future. Read the guide's tutorial to learn how to install the MTA correctly to make it recognized by the launcher.
Silent's Asi Loader: Makes it possible the game read .ASI mods
ModLoader: It makes it possible to install most mods without changing the original game files. making installing and uninstalling mods more easier.
Cleo 4: Makes the game read cleo mods.
Cleo+: Is an addition to CLEO 4 that addresses basic limitations of CLEO.
SilentPatch: Fixes several things in the game.
Widescreen Fix: Adds true widescreen support.
RunDLL32 Fix: Fixes the problem with RunDLL32. Furthermore, it makes the game open faster and several people have also reported fixing lag.
NoDep: Fixes the problem with DEP.
PortableGTA: Create a userfiles folder inside the game's root folder. All game settings files that were previously in the documents folder will now be stored in this folder.
Framarate Vigilante: Makes the frame limiter limit the game's frames to 60 and fixes the various high fps bugs caused by running the game at 60 fps. It is important to note that the high fps bugs have been fixed to run the game at a maximum of 60 fps. If you turn off the frame limiter, you will run the game above 60 fps so the high fps bugs will return.

PS2

PS2 Vehicles: Brings the car models from the PS2 version which contain fewer bugs and are more compatible with Skygfx.
PS2 Markers: It brings the mission markers from the PS2 version which are different from the PC version.
PS2 Map Textures Fix: A complement to the Map Textures Fix mod, adds the PS2 version of the textures but with the high quality of the PC.
PS2 Sun Seabed: It brings the big sun from the PS2 version and the fog on the horizon of the map that helped mask draw distance in the game.
PS2 Models: Bring the some cutscene models from the PS2 version which are animated unlike PC cutscene models which are static.
PS2 Weapons: Brings the texture of the weapons from the PS2 version, which has better quality.
PS2 Grass: Brings the grass from the PS2 version, much of that grass is absent from the PC version.
PS2 Peds: Brings the texture of the peds from the PS2 version, which has better quality.
PS2 Texture Pack: Brings the textures from the PS2 version which are different from the texture from the PC version.
PS2 Timecyc: Brings the Timecyc from the PS2 version that is more compatible with Skygfx.
PS2 Object dat: Brings the breakable objects from the PS2 version that are absent from the PC version.
PS2 Transfender: Brings the transfender from the PS2 version which are different from the PC version.

HD

Map Textures Fix HD: Brings HD map texture fixes.
HD Original Textures: Brings some HD textures from the mobile version.
Remastered Gui : Brings the HD interface from the mobile version.
Mobile Radar Map: Brings the HD textures of the radar from the mobile version.
Mobile HD Fixed Icons : Brings the icons in HD from the mobile but with the fixed color.
CJ Mobile Hands: Brings the CJ hand model with separate fingers from the mobile version of the game.
Cutscene Characters Mobile Hands : Brings the hand model with separate fingers of the cutscene characters from the mobile version of the game
Mobile Font Fixed: Brings the HD font from the mobile version of the game.
Loadscreens 2K Upscale: Brings the game's loadscreens remastered in HD.
HD Movies: Brings the game's intro movies remastered in HD.
Atmosphere Interface Pack: Brings an HD interface with the game's atmosphere.
Mobile Fences: Brings the high quality textures of the fences from the mobile version.

Fixes

SkyGFX extended: Brings the graphic effects of the PS2 version and the Mobile version. In addition to fixing graphical bugs. Extended is a more updated version of SkyGFX, which fixes more bugs and has more improvements.
Vehicle Lights Fix: Fixes vehicle headlights.
OLA: Increases game limits to support heavier modifications.
SAMP Graphic Restore: Fixes a Skygfx bug, fixes the blue parachute bug, and fixes graphics mod bugs in SA-MP.
SkyGrad : Fixes a bug that breaks the game's sky.
GInput: Adds full support for controllers with vibration, including showing the icon for the controllers buttons (Playstation or Xbox).
Z PC Maps + Fixes: Reactivates the map models that are used in the PS2 version but are not used in the PC version, in addition to fixing some map bugs.
Full Stream Radar: Fixes the bug of the radar not being able to load the map.
No Agressive Driver: Fixes aggressive drivers bug.
Ped Spec: It brings the specular lighting effect from the mobile version but without exaggeration, it is necessary for the CJ Mobile Hands and Cutscene Characters Mobile Hands mod to work.
Hud Fix: Removes the zeros in front of the amount of money counter just like in the mobile version.
Unpause Zone Name: When you exit the pause menu, the name of the location where you are appears on the bottom right side of the screen, just as it was in the PS2 version.
2 Player Mode Enhancements: Brings back two player mode.
LV Planning Departament Fix: Fixes table models from LV Planning Departament.
Language Loader : Adds support for more languages.
Pre-lighting Fixes Pack: Fixes lighting effects.
2 Player Mode PS3 Text: Brings the texts from the two-player mode from the PS3 version, removing mentions of Dualshock 2.

Fixes 2

Xbox Map Features : Brings details to some parts of the Xbox version's map that are more detailed and brings some map fixes.

Quality of life

Sprint Everywhere: Makes it possible to run indoors.
Tutorial Free Roam: Allow you to move around while the hospital and police station tutorial takes place.
Faster Clothes Change: Removes CJ's animation for changing clothes, making changing clothes faster like more modern games.
Noise Fix: Removes the rain noise effect.
Ladders Mod: Makes it possible to climb the ladders at the SF Airport and the SF Ship near Jizzy's club. This mod is very useful for those who usually take the shortcut from the Flint Country tunnel towards SF Airport and end up falling with their vehicle into the sea.


Optional

San Andreas Multiplayer (SA-MP): Online multiplayer mode.
MixMods PT-BR support: Adds support for the Brazilian Portuguese language to the game, made by the modding group MixMods. This mod is optional, you decide whether you want to install it or not.

The Introduction

The Introduction is a short film, created with Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas' video engine, and serves as a prequel to GTA San Andreas that shows the events that happen prior to the events of the game. It was available with the American PlayStation 2 Special Edition of GTA San Andreas and the Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas: Official Soundtrack compilation. It is set in 1992, and ends directly at the beginning of Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas, with Sweet Johnson informing his brother, Carl Johnson, over telephone that their mother, Beverly, is dead.

The video can be watched and freely downloaded on Rockstar Games' official website in .wmv or Quicktime format, or on their official YouTube account.

But you can also watch this video here and a remastered version in HD using artificial intelligence.

It has subtitles in English, Spanish (Spain), Italian and Brazilian Portuguese.

Bonus Content

Access the root folder of your GTA San Andreas and access the Bonus folder. There you will find some goodies that came in the physical version of the game:

The game map
The game poster
The game manual
The official strategy guide

In addition to having The Introduction remastered in HD by artificial intelligence with subtitles for you to watch offline.

Access the root folder of your GTA San Andreas and access the Icons folder. There you will find HD icons for GTA San Andreas and San Andreas Multiplayer.

Downloads

GTA San Andreas Downgrader:
https://www.mediafire .com/file/o7vb4adxwh6ussj/GTASA_12-9-14_Steam_to_V1_DG.exe/file

GTA San Andreas Enhanced Edition Plus:
https://www.mediafire .com/file/6v0uh08pssdalo8/SA_Enhanced_Edition_Plus.rar/file

password: gta

Optional:

Playstation buttons:
https://www.mediafire .com/file/rz7u5ht4cu9k8ki/SA_PS_Buttons.rar/file

San Andreas Multiplayer (SA-MP):
https://www.mediafire .com/file/tqgalnbitaur3zb/sa-mp-0.3.7-R5-2-MP-install.exe/file

Tradução da MixMods para PT-BR atualizada e adaptada para esse pacote de mods:
https://www.mediafire .com/file/6pdh6884mffmdvz/SA_PT-BR.rar/file

How to install

First of all, make sure your GTA San Andreas is clean without mods so that no error or conflicts occur.

If you have any doubts, uninstall your game from Steam and access the folder of your Steam games where they are located at:

X:\Y\Steam\steamapps\common\

X: represents your drive name, and Y your folder structure.

Delete the Grand Theft Auto San Andreas folder if it still exists and then download the game again.

Access the documents folder on your computer, make a backup on your desktop of the GTA San Andreas userfiles folder because your saves, settings and photos taken with the game camera are saved there. After making the backup, delete the GTA San Andreas userfiles folder located in the documents folder on your computer.

After making sure your game is clean without mods, we can proceed with the installation:

Run the downgrader and when it asks to select your game's root folder, select it.

Your game's root folder is located at

X:\Y\Steam\steamapps\common\Grand Theft Auto San Andreas

X: represents your drive name, and Y your folder structure.

When the downgrader finishes downgrading your game you can move on to the next step.

Select the SA Enhanced Edition Plus.rar file and extract with Winrar (or another similar program). After extracting access the folder that was created, copy all the files and paste it in the root folder of your GTA San Andreas confirming file replacement and that's it!

Access the GTA San Andreas userfiles folder that you backed up on your desktop, copy all the files and paste them into the userfiles folder in the root folder of your GTA San Andreas.

Optional

If you want install the Playstation buttons, select the SA PS buttons.rar file and extract with Winrar (or another similar program). After extracting, copy the scripts folder and paste it in the root folder of your GTA San Andreas confirming file replacement and that's it!

If you want install the SA-MP, simply run the program and follow the steps given by the program itself.

If you want to install the MTA, download it from the official website[multitheftauto.com]. When go to the root folder of your GTA San Andreas and create a folder called MTA San Andreas. When installing the MTA, when asked to choose a directory to install the MTA, choose to install it in the MTA San Andreas folder that you created. And don't forget when the MTA installer asks where your GTA San Andreas is, select the root folder of your GTA San Andreas.

Se você quer instalar a tradução em PT-BR da Mixmods atualizada e adaptada para esse pacote de mods, selecione o arquivo SA PT-BR.rar e extraia com o Winrar (ou outro programa similar). Após extrair, copie a pasta modloader e cole no pasta raiz do seu GTA San Andreas e pronto!

How to convert your save

If you had made a save with the Steam version, it would not work in version 1.0 of the game. But there is a way for you to convert your save to version 1.0 of the game so it will work normally. To do this, visit this website:
https://gtasnp .com/

Upload your save and click save edits. In Script/SCM Version click on Unmodified and select v1. Click in slot 1 and save your new save in the userfiles folder located in the root folder of your GTA San Andreas, confirming the replacement.

How to unistall optional mods

If you don't like these mods you can uninstall them easily.

How to uninstall Sprint everywhere mod:
Go to the scripts folder and delete the SprintEverywhere.asi file

How to uninstall Free Roam Tutorial mod:
Access the modloader folder, access the Quality of life folder and delete the Free Roam Tutorial folder

How to uninstall Faster Clothes Change mod:
Access the modloader folder, access the Quality of life folder and delete the Faster Clothes Change folder

How to uninstall Noise Fix mod:
Access the modloader folder, access the Quality of life folder and delete the Noise Fix folder

How to uninstall Ladders Mod mod:
Access the modloader folder, access the Quality of life folder and delete the Ladders Mod folder

Settings

SkyGFX presets settings: The SkyGFX graphical mod has three standard presets: PS2, PC and Mobile. You can switch between them in-game by pressing the F10 key, but you can customize them to your liking. To customize them, access the root folder of your GTA San Andreas, access the modloader/Fixes/SkyGfx folders and open with notepad the skygfx.ini file regarding the preset you want to customize: skygfx1.ini = PS2 preset, skygfx2.ini = PC preset and skygfx3.ini = Mobile preset. Here are some customization suggestions:

Select car reflections: Press Ctrl+F, type "vehiclePipe" (without the quotes) and click "Find Next". Notepad will select the text "vehiclePipe". Next to the "vehiclePipe=" will be written the type of vehicle reflection used by the preset. If you want to use PS2 reflections, just delete what's after the "vehiclePipe=" and write "PS2" (without the quotes). If you want to use Mobile reflections, just delete what's after the "vehiclePipe=" and write "Mobile" instead., Press Ctrl+S to save changes.

PS2 Simple Shadows: Press Ctrl+F, type "pedShadows" (without quotes) and click "Find Next". Notepad will select the text "pedShadows". By default, the number next to the text "neoRimLightPipe" will be 1. Delete the number 1 next to "pedShadows" (be careful not to delete anything else) and then type the number 0, Press Ctrl+S to save changes.

Press Ctrl+F again, type "stencilShadows" (without quotes) and click "Find Next". Notepad will select the text "stencilShadows". By default, the number next to the text "stencilShadows" will be 1. Delete the number 1 next to "stencilShadows" (be careful not to delete anything else) and then type the number 0, Press Ctrl+S to save changes.

PS2 Blur: Press Ctrl+F, type "blurLeft" (without quotes) and click "Find Next". Notepad will select the text "blurLeft". By default, the number next to the text "blurLeft" will be 0. Delete the number 0 next to "blurLeft" (be careful not to delete anything else) and then type the number 8.

Press Ctrl+F, type "blurTop" (without quotes) and click "Find Next". Notepad will select the text "blurTop". By default, the number next to the text "blurTop" will be 0. Delete the number 0 next to "blurTop" (be careful not to delete anything else) and then type the number 8.

Press Ctrl+F, type "blurRight" (without quotes) and click "Find Next". Notepad will select the text "blurRight". By default, the number next to the text "blurRight" will be 0. Delete the number 0 next to "blurRight" (be careful not to delete anything else) and then type the number 8.

Press Ctrl+F, type "blurBottom" (without quotes) and click "Find Next". Notepad will select the text "blurBottom". By default, the number next to the text "blurBottom" will be 0. Delete the number 0 next to "blurBottom" (be careful not to delete anything else) and then type the number 8.

Press Ctrl+S to save changes.

SkyGFX settings:

Skygfx Enb Series compatible: Access the root folder of your GTA San Andreas and then access the folders: modloader\Fixes\SkyGfx\.settings\(enb series compatible). Copy the file "skygfx1.ini" and paste it into the directory: Grand Theft Auto San Andreas\modloader\Fixes\SkyGfx\

If you want to revert these settings just access the directory: Grand Theft Auto San Andreas\modloader\Fixes\SkyGfx\.settings\skygfx.ini backup
copy the file "skygfx1.ini", "skygfx2.ini", "skygfx3.ini" and paste it into the Grand Theft Auto San Andreas\modloader\Fixes\SkyGfx\ directory confirming the replacement.

Warnings

Attention: It is recommended to activate the frame limiter in the game's graphics settings which will limit the fps to 60 because the game above 60 fps causes several bugs in your game.

Attention again: Now the saves, video settings, control settings and etc are saved in the game folder, inside the "userfiles" folder.

Attention once again: Inside the root folder of the game there is a .txt file called Mods, there is a list of each mod that is installed and in which folders they are located.

Attention for the last time: If you have problems with the game or if the download link is broken, please use the guide's comments to report it.

Updates

I plan to update the mod pack if any mods that are part of this mod pack are updated. The description of the guide states the last update the mod pack received. Inside your game folder there is a file called Mods.txt that tells you the date your mod package was updated. If the mod pack you have is outdated you can update it but I recommend that to update it you redo the procedure of uninstalling the game to avoid errors or conflicts occurring. But this time you will make a backup of the userfiles folder located inside the root folder of your game as this will contain your configuration files, saves and photos taken with the game's camera. After making this backup, you can uninstall the game, delete its folder, download the game again and install the mod pack following all the steps taught in this guide.

More

I also have a guide for GTA III and GTA Vice City, you can find them here:

https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3057094091

https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3057109327

Credits

This guide was based on the Django user guide, please visit his guide and leave a review.


https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=382803643

Here is credit to everyone who contributed the mods used in this mod pack, the credits are also available within the game's root folder in a .txt file:

Patch 4 GB by Silent
Launcher by unknown
Silent's Asi Loader by Silent / Listener, NTAuthority
ModLoader by LINK/2012 / Silent
Cleo 4 by Seemann / Alien / Deji, Junior_Djjr / Listener / NTAuthority, LINK/2012, DK22Pac, Fabio, Nex' / mfisto / Un4seen
Cleo+ by Junior_Djjr
SilentPatch by Silent
Widescreen Fix by ThirteenAG e Wesser
RunDLL32 Fix by Swoorup
NoDep by Fabio
PortableGTA by The Hero
SkyGFX by The Hero (aap) / ThirteenAG, NTAuthority, Silent, DexX
PS2 Vehicles by The Hero (aap)
PS2 Markers by unknown
Vehicle Lights Fix by Wesser
OLA by LINK/2012, ThirteenAG, Blackbird88 / aap/The Hero, DK22Pac, fastman92, maxorator, Silent, Wesser
SAMP Graphic Restore by nonamenoname
GInput by Silent / Deji / Ash_735 / Bugbear Entertainment
Map Textures Fix HD by YOEL_44, Jéssica Natália, DimZet, ernestin1, Junior_Djjr, Blackbird88, Tomasak, Berry
PS2 Map Textures Fix by ernestin1, Matt1010
Z PC Maps + Fixes by ernestin1 / El Dorado (format c:) / Junior_Djjr / Reyks
HD Original Textures by DimZet13, YOEL_44
Remastered Gui by Ash_735
Mobile HQ Radar by Ash_735
Full Stream Radar by LINK/2012
PS2 Weapons by Jéssica Natália
Mobile HD Fixed Icons by Ash_735
PS2 Grass by Rockstar Games and Rockstar North. Ripped by LeoShaddz
No Agressive Driver by Tomasak
Faster Clothes Change by Junior_Djjr
Ped Spec by DK22Pac
CJ Mobile Hands by Eny Modding, PaggasGTA
Cutscene Characters Mobile Hands by Mrckos_27041995
Hud Fix by uokka
Noise Fix by LINK/2012
PS2 Object dat by Rockstar Games, Rockstar North
Mobile Font Fixed by War Drum Studios / Junior_Djjr / MJay/MJarcos / unknown
PS2 Sun Seabed by Rockstar Games and Rockstar North
Loadscreens 2K Upscale by Jéssica Natália (Firefly). title_pc_us, title_pc_eu and loadsc0 by -Quantum-. title_pc_us and title_pc_eu release year fix by LeoShaddz
HD Movies by AI Upscaling, _AG / Junior_Djjr, Firefly
PS2 Models by Tomasak / Inadequate / Mugetsuga / KDST
PT BR by Afrânio Bezerra de Souza (Gamevicio), MJay/MJarcos (Tribo Gamer) / MJay/MJarcos, Junior_Djjr (MixMods), Carinha do GTA / MJay/MJarcos, Junior_Djjr / mgtaiv, Magic_Al. 2 player mode gxt and title_pc_us edits by LeoShaddz
Atmosphere Interface Pack by Jéssica Natália (Firefly) / War Drum Studios, MJay, HermeSSentinuS, Leonid Omsk, Ash_735, IvoryColt, Kage, mgtaiv, Magic_Al, yojo2, ernestin1, Quantum, Junior_Djjr.
HD shortcuts icons by Mrky
Tutorial Free Roam by Neon
PS2 Peds by Jéssica Natália
Unpause Zone Name by Junior_Djjr
PS2 Timecyc by Rockstar Games
2 Player Mode Enhancements by Marsi4eg
LV Planning Departament Fix by ZAZ
Language Loader by fastman92
PS2 Texture Pack by The Hero (app), ernestin1, Matt1010, DimZet13, YOEL_44, Jéssica Natália, Junior_Djjr, Blackbird88, Tomasak, Berry. Jefferson Motel .dff by Zhunter 96. PS2 textures color to HQ PC textures from Lil Probe In UFO photos, SF train station windows and LV Hospital Sign by LeoShaddz
Pre-lighting Fixes Pack by atfburner, RJSanModder, d3jan, Jéssica Natália, Map Textures Fix, Zeneric
Manual by Rockstar Games, Rockstar North, Matthew Hill, BradyGames, Fabrix199, Patrick Bregger, Jason Scott
Sprint Everywhere by HzanRsxa2959
Xbox Map Features by Hrod Wolf
PS2 Transfender by Hrod Wolf
The Introduction AI Upscale HD by Rockstar Games, Rockstar North, Junior_Djjr / Mixmods
Skygrad by Wesser
2 Player Mode PS3 Text by LeoShaddz
Mobile Fences by El Dorado
Framarate Vigilante by Junior_Djjr, ThirteenAG, HzanRsxa2959, martonp96, 0x416c69, void
Ladders Mod by Junior_Djjr

Special thanks to the YouTube channels Vadim M, Streetskulls and Joeveno for the comparison videos between the versions of the game. The videos from these channels were essential to put together this updated version of this mod pack.

Special thanks also to the FilipeRamos YouTube channel who introduced me to the Enhanced Edition mod pack.

[Motor-Runner]

The password is : gta

[pavilion260]

Need a password to extract files please

[Honkelord[CRUSTY]]

I can't extract the files. I allready redownloaded it but it says wrong password.

[Lazy]

in the cutscenes all of the characters beside cj have glitched hands, is there a way to fix this??

[LeGoatMan]

@LeoShaddz I found another way to replicate the freeze at black screen problem when reloading a save. This too happens when you reload a save during a mission (in-game). The solution is again to restart/sign out of the computer ala ctrl-alt-del, can't get back to the desktop home screen nor access other apps and taskbar as the game is constantly displayed at the forefront.

[AmpleNickel4262]

Won't let me launch the game. Says "invalid platform"....... when I click start in Steam. Followed all instructions. Fresh download, user files deleted. Downgraded the game. Unzipped the enhanced folder. Copied and pasted.

[Claude]

When I use the Ezekiels NextGen Weapon Mods it loads the Weapons but there are all in white. Any idea for a solution ?

[Propaganda!]

If anyone has the issue that after saving the save file is immediately corrupted, then what helped me was deleting the PortableGTA mod by deleting the "portablegta.asi" file in the "scripts" folder. This might be Linux/Steam Deck exclusive issue.
You can then find the user files in the "steamapps/compatdata/12120/pfx/drive_c/users/steamuser/Documents/GTA San Andreas User Files/" folder.

[Beetlejuice]

doberman beta mission bug

[trash boat]

Am i the only one that has a problem when saving ?when i save it says that my save file is corrupted any tips?(the game is non-steam)