Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas (2004)
Across a whole state, to understand why he comes home.
Return to San Andreas to understand CJ's journey, his relationships in Grove Street, and the culture behind missions remembered from childhood.
What awaits on the journey?
CJ returns to Los Santos after his mother’s death. Relationships in Grove Street and pressure from corrupt officers take him through the countryside, San Fierro and Las Venturas, raising questions of family and belonging.
- Explore three cities, countryside and roads of your own choosing.
- Drive, cycle, work out and customize CJ’s appearance.
- Follow relationships through missions, businesses and conflicts.
Faces in the story
Returns to Los Santos after five years in Liberty City.
CJ’s brother, who ties his responsibilities to Grove Street.
CJ’s sister, who sees the possibility of building a different life.
Kendl’s boyfriend, a connection beyond Grove’s gang colors.
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Play Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas
This article explores GTA San Andreas, originally released in 2004. The store below sells the classic PC Trilogy bundle; its 2005 date is not the original game’s release year, and it is not The Definitive Edition.
The original launched on PS2 in 2004. The store link is the classic trilogy for PC, with its own system and launcher requirements; check its details before choosing.
Reference sources
Official premise, developer and publisher. The store’s 2005 date belongs to the PC Trilogy bundle.
Rockstar’s game page, distinct from later editions and releases.