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Fixing and improving GTA San Andreas with mods
By LeoShaddz
This guide will list recommended mods to fix and improve your game, bringing the good things about the versions of GTA San Andreas for PS2, Xbox, Mobile and Definitive Edition. Also includes support for controller with vibration, quality of life features and restores radio songs that were removed in the current version of the game.
   
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Overview
About 
Why not make a modpack? 
Mods list 
Mods list (Part 2) 
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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.

This guide aims to list recommended mods to bring to the PC version of GTA SA this missing graphical effects and content present in the PS2 version, in addition to bringing the improvements present in the Xbox, Mobile and Definitive Edition versions. Also includes support for controller with vibration, quality of life features and restores radio songs that were removed in the current version of the game.

There are several incredible mods for GTA SA that improve the game in different aspects, but in this list I decided to only choose mods that bring improvements equal or inspired to those made by Rockstar in each version of GTA SA (Xbox, Mobile and Definitive Edition). So consider this a minimalist list.

There are some exceptions that are few mods that bring quality of life features.

I apologize for the simplicity of the guide.

But If you found this guide helpful, please consider leaving a like.
Why not make a modpack?
There are a few reasons why I didn't decide to make a modpack:

  • Some mods receive updates, so it's not always possible to keep the modpack updated at the same pace as the mod authors.
  • To download a new version of a modpack, you have to download the entire modpack again. This is a problem for those with slow internet speeds or limited internet connection.
  • Modpacks often have their downloads taken down.
  • Some modders don't allow their mods to be reuploaded and included in modpacks.

I think it's important to respect modders, as they use their free time to develop amazing mods for free download.
Mods list
I'll be listing the mods by category. Check the posts and the readme files that come with the mod download for installation instructions.

Note: Always use ModLoader to install mods whenever it's supported.

Downgrader

Steam to V1 Downgrader[community.pcgamingwiki.com]: A program that will downgrade your game to version 1.0, restoring songs from the radio that were removed. It is extremely necessary to downgrade your game before installing mods as most mods only work on that version of the game.
GTASnP[gtasnp.com]: A website where you can convert your save from the Steam version to version 1.0.

Essentials

Launcher[www.mixmods.com.br]: A launcher that makes it possible for the Steam overlay to work on the modded game, including counting hours played. Also has support for SA-MP and MTA in case you want to install them in the future.
Largeaddress (Patch 4 GB)[www.mixmods.com.br]: Makes the game recognize 4 GB of RAM. This fixes issues like game freezing, map disappearance, and crashing when using multiple mods.
Silent Asi Loader[www.mixmods.com.br]: Makes the game read .asi mods.
Cleo 4[www.mixmods.com.br]: Makes the game read .cleo mods.
Cleo+[www.mixmods.com.br]: An addition to CLEO 4 that addresses basic limitations of CLEO.
ModLoader[www.mixmods.com.br]: Makes it possible to install most mods without modifying the original game files, making installing and uninstalling mods easier.
SilentPatch[www.mixmods.com.br]: Fixes many things in the game.
Widescreen Fix[www.mixmods.com.br]: Brings true widescreen support.
Windowed Mode[www.mixmods.com.br]: A mod to play in windowed mode that also fixes other bugs related to Windows, even in full screen mode.
Framerate Vigilante[www.mixmods.com.br]: Makes the game's frame limiter limit the game's frame rate to 60 FPS and fixes most of the game's bugs that occur when running at 60 FPS.
GInput[www.mixmods.com.br]: Brings full support for controllers with vibration, including button prompts (Playstation, Xbox, Nintendo or Logitech).
CrashInfo[www.mixmods.com.br]: It also allows you to close the game when this occurs, eliminating the need to restart your PC.
RunDLL32 Fix[www.mixmods.com.br]: Fixes the problem with RunDLL32. Additionally, it makes the game open faster and several people have reported fixing lag.
NoDep[www.mixmods.com.br]: Fixes issues with DEP.
RepairGTA[www.mixmods.com.br]: A mod that aims to perform maintenance on your game.


Fixes

Full Stream Radar[www.mixmods.com.br]: Fixes the bug of the radar not being able to load the map.
Hud Fix[www.mixmods.com.br]: Removes the zeros in front of the amount of money counter like the mobile version.
No Aggressive Driver[www.mixmods.com.br]: Fixes the aggressive drivers bug.
Open Limit Adjuster[www.mixmods.com.br]: Increases the game limits to support heavy modifications.
PS2 Timecyc[gtaforums.com]: The timecyc of the PC version is broken, so it's recommended to use the timecyc from the PS2 version.
SkyGFX extended[www.mixmods.com.br]: Brings the graphical effects from the PS2, Xbox, and Mobile versions. Graphical bugs are also fixed. Extended is a more updated version of SkyGFX, which fixes more bugs and has more improvements. You may also want to download the PS2 vehicles, markers and seabed that are available for download in the SkyGFX MixMods post.
Proper Fixes[www.mixmods.com.br]: This pack mixes all the major patch mods for the game's map, and adds thousands of never-before-seen fixes.
SkyGrad[www.mixmods.com.br]: Fixes the jagged lines in the sky gradient (branding).
Unpause Zone Name[www.mixmods.com.br]: Displays the name of the location you are in after you exit the pause menu, just like in the PS2 version.

HD

Atmosphere Interface Pack[www.mixmods.com.br]: Brings an HD interface with the game's atmosphere. This includes: menu images, mouse, icons, etc.
Ped Spec[www.mixmods.com.br]: Brings the specular lighting effect from the mobile version but is possible to configure it so that it does not look exaggerated. This mod is necessary for the CJ Mobile Hands and Cutscene Characters Mobile Hands mods to work.
CJ Mobile Hands[www.mixmods.com.br]: Brings the CJ mobile version hands with separated fingers.
Cutscene Characters Mobile Hands[www.mixmods.com.br]: Brings the hand model with separate fingers of the cutscene characters from the mobile version.
HD Movies[www.mixmods.com.br]: Brings the game's intro movies remastered in HD.
HD Weapon Icons[gtaforums.com]: Brings the weapons recreated in HD.
Loadscreens 4K Definitive[www.mixmods.com.br]: Brings loadscreens recreated in HD with widescreen aspect.
Mobile Fences[gtaforums.com]: Brings the high quality textures of the fences from the mobile version.
Mobile Font Fixed[www.mixmods.com.br]: Brings the HD font from the mobile version.
Proper Radar[www.mixmods.com.br]: Brings a HD radar map, redesigned and more accurate.
Remastered GUI[www.mixmods.com.br] : Brings the HD interface from the mobile version. This mod improves the game font, radio icons, casino minigames, etc.
Mods list (Part 2)
Quality of life

Faster Clothes Change[www.mixmods.com.br]: Removes CJ's animation for changing clothes, making changing clothes faster like more modern games.
GPS Redux[www.mixmods.com.br]: Brings a GPS feature like the Definitive Edition.
Ladders Mod[www.mixmods.com.br]: Makes 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.
PortableGTA[www.mixmods.com.br]: Creates a folder called userfiles within the game's root folder, saving and loading your saves and settings from there. This makes your saves and settings portable.
Sprint Everywhere[www.mixmods.com.br]: Makes possible to run indoors.
Timelapse Before Missions[www.nexusmods.com]: Removes the need to wait for in-game time to enter a mission, like in GTA V.
Tutorial Free Roam[www.mixmods.com.br]: Allows you to move around while the hospital and police station tutorial takes place.

Multiplayer (Local)

2 Player Mode Enhancements[www.mixmods.com.br]: Brings back the two player mode.
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LeoShaddz  [author] 14 hours ago 
Hello @SadCourier! To install the Mobile Fences mod, simply copy the folder containing the mod files to the modloader folder. Installing the HD Weapons Icons mod is more complicated. You need imgtool to extract the weapon .txd files from the gta3.img file (I recommend extracting them from the gta3.img file of the Proper Fixes mod to get their fixes). Then you will open the .txd files of the weapons that you extracted from gta3.img with Magic.TXD and replace the standard icons with the HD icons. After you do this with all the weapon .txd files, create a folder in the modloader called HD Weapons Icons and move the modified .txd files into that folder. An easier alternative is to download the nadalao Weapon Icons mod, which is a different mod that already comes ready, you don't need to do all this manual process. However, the icons in this mod come in a lower resolution, but it's still better than the standard resolution of the game's weapon icons.
SadCourier 16 hours ago 
Sorry for bothering, I'm new trying to mod gta and don't understand some stuff, how do I install the mobile fences and the hd weapon icons? The hd weapon icons just have some image icons on it, should I just extract it inside modloader folder?
mintsuki 19 Oct @ 11:18pm 
pls anyone that have this, to make it a modpack pls
Luka tv 18 Oct @ 3:05pm 
what's that one mod that makes map tilt like in definitive?
Jack_Bauer 6 Sep @ 3:12am 
I can't seem to get the HD weapon icons to work.
LeoShaddz  [author] 4 Sep @ 11:26am 
Hello! @juice Honestly, I don't know. MixSets and Improved Streaming are great mods, but I didn't particularly feel the need to include them. Rosa is an incredible mod, but it's not finished yet. I think Rosa is about 30% complete, so I decided not to include it yet, waiting until it's finished. The HD texture mods included in the guide are mods that affect the interface, while Rosa is a more complex mod that affects the textures of the game world. So, not having the complete mod means that while you'll find textures in great quality, you'll also find textures in the game's default quality, which ends up being inconsistent. But I'm not saying you shouldn't have these mods. If you want, you can download them without worrying, as you'll be downloading great mods. And feel free to recommend more mods.
juice 29 Aug @ 10:24am 
What are your thoughts on adding MixSets and Improved Streaming to the guide? They really help with draw distance and reduce LOD pop-in. RoSA SA could be mentioned too for those who want a texture upgrade.
Bermudas 11 Aug @ 10:16am 
Thanks for taking the time to respond, I didn't knew about it, I will check it out. Fortunately I had the zip from your previous guide so I just went on with that one. Appreciate keeping it updated tho!
LeoShaddz  [author] 11 Aug @ 8:40am 
Hello @Bermudas. On the Mixmods website, you can find a pack with mods from the Essentials category, missing only the Launcher, the Ginput mod, and of course, the mods from the other categories. You can choose to download this Essentials pack from Mixmods, thus speeding up the process of downloading and installing the mods from this list.
Bermudas 10 Aug @ 8:34pm 
Thanks for this guide, but its awful to download single mods. Hopefully a modpack can be made for easier use. This is just not worth it for me. Just my thoughts.