Proper Definitive Edition for San Andreas

GTA San Andreas v1.0
Only way left to purchase the game legally on PC:
https://store.rockstargames.com/game/buy-grand-theft-auto-the-trilogy

• ⚠ Must be downgraded to version 1.0 after installing
  
• ⚠ Must be removed from C:\Program Files\Rockstar Games to prevent the launcher from updating files
  
• ⚠ Delete gta-sa.exe as it's meant for Steam/RGL versions

Downgrader: https://mega.nz/file/xzBQkYgZ#bZDF3L9S2zE4Jj8DMH-lnNzQHmiXarlJERPaUT1-CNo

• ⚠ Simply extract all files into the game folder, replace all files when asked

In order for GTA San Andreas to recognize 4GB of RAM:
https://www.mixmods.com.br/2016/09/iii-vc-sa-largeaddress-reconhecer-3-4-gb-de-ram/

• ⚠ Extract it into the game folder, drag gta_sa.exe into largeaddress.exe, press Y on the window that appears, and delete largeaddress.exe afterwards
  
• ⚠ The process will also create a backup of gta_sa.exe, which can be deleted (Optional)

Needed to load .asi script mods: https://github.com/ThirteenAG/Ultimate-ASI-Loader/releases

• ⚠ For GTA San Andreas the .asi loader must be named vorbisFile.dll

To load .cleo scripts: https://github.com/cleolibrary/CLEO5/releases

• ⚠ Select SA.CLEO-v5.1.0.zip
  
• ⚠ Extract only the cleo folder, cleo.asi and bass.dll files into the game folder

A plugin which expands CLEO: https://www.mixmods.com.br/2023/10/cleoplus/

• ⚠ Select the EN folder, and extract CLEO+.cleo into cleo/cleo_plugins

Allows mods to be installed without the need to replace original game files: https://gtaforums.com/topic/669520-mod-loader/

• ⚠ Simply extract modloader.asi and modloader folder into the game folder

Starting here, almost all mods are a simple drag-and-drop into the modloader folder, unless specifically noted.

These mods are required for other specific mods to work properly.

Adds specular lighting to pedestrians:
https://www.mixmods.com.br/2015/02/ped-spec-iluminacao-specular-nas-pessoas-como-no-mobile/

• ⚠ Required for Mobile Hands
  
• ⚠ Has to be installed in the game folder, where gta_sa.exe is located

Allows the replacement of certain effects:
https://www.mixmods.com.br/2017/04/effects-loader-instalar-efeitos-sem-substituir-arquivos/

• ⚠ Required for IMFX
  
• ⚠ Extract only the Effects Loader folder

Adds new functions to pedestrians: https://www.mixmods.com.br/2022/07/pedfuncs/

• ⚠ Required for Original Peds Vary
  
• ⚠ Select the EN folder

Fixes lots of issues with the game: https://gtaforums.com/topic/669045-silentpatch/

• ⚠ Create a new folder called SilentPatch inside modloader folder and extract the SilentPatchSA.asi and SilentPatchSA.ini files there

Fixes lots of issues with the game: https://www.mixmods.com.br/2025/01/sa-proper-fixes/

• ⚠ Select Proper Fixes for RoSA Evolved
  
• ⚠ Extract only the Proper Fixes folder
  
• ⚠ Go to Proper Fixes\Misc\data\.objectdat and place object.dat to the Proper Fixes\Misc\data folder
  
• ⚠ A seperate fix regarding lag in Glen Park must be downloaded seperately[drive.google.com]

Fixes the game's widescreen resolution: https://github.com/ThirteenAG/WidescreenFixesPack/releases/tag/gtasa

• ⚠ Create a new folder called Widescreen Fix inside modloader folder and extract the GTASA.WidescreenFix.asi and GTASA.WidescreenFix.ini files there

Fixes several issues when playing at 60fps: https://www.mixmods.com.br/2022/08/iii-vc-sa-framerate-vigilante/

• ⚠ Select the GTA SA folder

Adds seperated fingers to cutscene characters: https://gtaforums.com/topic/752981-sa-mobile-hands/

• ⚠ Create a new folder called Mobile Hands inside modloader folder and extract the default and news folder contents there

Fixes jagged lines in the sky: https://www.mixmods.com.br/2020/01/skygrad-sky-gradient-fix-corrigir-linhas-no-ceu/

Adds missing smoke effect on chimneys: https://www.mixmods.com.br/2022/05/missing-smokes-fix/

Restores missing lampposts in certain parts of the map: https://www.mixmods.com.br/2022/04/missing-lampposts-fix-more-light-posts/

Restores missing lights at Santa Maria lighthouse and on The Camel's Toe casino: https://www.mixmods.com.br/2020/01/lighthouse-pyramid-fix-farol-e-piramide-com-luz/

• ⚠ Select the PC folder

Modifies certain aspects of the game, highly configurable: https://www.mixmods.com.br/2022/03/sa-mixsets/

• ⚠ Select the EN folder
  
• ⚠ Archive comes with a password: mixmods.com.br

Fixes the color of Big Smoke's car: No download available

• ⚠ Create a copy of carcols.dat inside data folder, open it with Notepad, press Ctrl+F, search for 77.93,96, and replace it with 77,93,96, then save the file
  
• ⚠ Can be placed inside Proper Fixes\Misc\data

Removes the speed limits in certain parts of the map: https://gtaforums.com/topic/999800-no-extra-air-resistance/

Removes the aggressive drivers: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ijmTag5MxICvHoJZ7SD-DfsbU-uCemGN/view

Makes the tram signs dynamic: https://www.mixmods.com.br/2017/06/dynamic-tram-signs-corrigir-variacao-da-placa-do-bonde/

• ⚠ Create a new folder called Dynamic Tram Signs inside modloader folder

Shows current area name when unpausing the game: https://www.mixmods.com.br/2021/09/unpause-zone-name-mostrar-local-ao-despausar/

Optimizes the game's streaming: https://www.mixmods.com.br/2022/04/improved-streaming/

• ⚠ Select the EN folder

Loads the entire radar to prevent streaming issues: https://www.mixmods.com.br/2015/01/full-stream-radar-fix-radar-sumindo/

• ⚠ Create a new folder called Full Stream Radar inside modloader folder

Deletes duplicate blip icons & car spawners: https://www.mixmods.com.br/2022/10/repair-gta/

Replaces the game menu with one from the PS2 version: https://www.mixmods.com.br/2021/09/skyui-interface-do-ps2-para-pc/

• ⚠ Create a new folder called SkyUI inside modloader folder and extract the (mod) folder contents there

Replaces the game's interface and HUD with HD version: https://www.mixmods.com.br/2021/01/atmosphere-interface-pack-interface-hd/

• ⚠ Delete the HQ Radar that comes with this mod

Replaces the arcade minigame textures with HD version: https://www.nexusmods.com/gtasanandreas/mods/2836

• Extract the Remastered Minigames Smooth folder contents into the Atmosphere Interface Pack\models\txd folder

Replaces the horse betting minigame textures with HD version: https://www.nexusmods.com/gtasanandreas/mods/2834

• Extract LD_OTB.txd and LD_OTB2.txd into the Atmosphere Interface Pack\models\txd folder

Replaces the game's font with HD version: https://www.mixmods.com.br/2019/12/mobile-font-fixed-fonte-do-gta-sa-mobile-corrigida/

• ⚠ Select With ¨ (for other languages)
  
• ⚠ You have to choose the version that matches your game's resolution

Makes the radar HD and more accurate: https://www.mixmods.com.br/2022/07/proper-radar/

• ⚠ Select GTA SA (classic)
  
• ⚠ Select the (PC 512) folder

Replaces the original radar icons with HD ones: https://gtaforums.com/topic/997766-iiivcsade-hud-icons/

• ⚠ Download this archive[sharemods.com] and replace hud.txd inside Atmosphere Interface Pack\models folder

Adds missing radar icons to map, also adds completely new ones: https://www.mixmods.com.br/2022/01/more-radar-icons/

Adds the missing car impound blips to map and radar: https://gtaforums.com/topic/1003195-impound-radar-blips/

• ⚠ Extract impound radar blips.cs into the cleo folder

Replaces the game's loading screens with HD versions: https://www.mixmods.com.br/2021/12/loadscreens-4k-definitive-artworks-widescreen-hd/

• ⚠ You have to choose the version that matches your game's resolution

Replaces the game's intro with HD version: https://www.mixmods.com.br/2020/08/gta-sa-hd-movies-folder-intro-em-hd.html

• ⚠ Has to replace original game files inside movies folder

Restores PS2 color filter, adds vehicle reflections, and fixes transparency issues: https://www.mixmods.com.br/2024/03/sa-skygfx/

• ⚠ Also download HD details ( Mobile_details.txd) for HD mobile detail map textures
  
• ⚠ Replace Mobile_details.txd inside SkyGfx\models folder

Restores the timecycle effects from the PS2 version: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1wFhHexi_CPxLztYAakoG839sn_dRmBXY/view

Restores more timecycle effects from the PS2 version https://drive.google.com/file/d/1IVmloSQD1FA72pWICaCXukvmqb-P7xrQ/view

Adds LODs to coronas, and includes its own limit adjuster: https://github.com/ThirteenAG/III.VC.SA.IV.Project2DFX/releases/tag/gtasa

• ⚠ Create a new folder called Project2DFX inside modloader folder

Adds wind effects on vegetation and certain props: https://www.mixmods.com.br/2022/10/wind-project/

Replaces the original palm trees with HD version with wind effects: https://www.mixmods.com.br/2021/03/savc-original-hq-palms-palmeiras-remasterizadas/

• ⚠ Extract only the Original HQ Palms folder

Replaces almost all textures with HD versions: https://www.patreon.com/posts/rosa-may-update-128890976

• ⚠ Only the public access version is available, currently v1.4 - released on May 15, 2025
  
• ⚠ Already includes Proper Player Retexture by default
  
• ⚠ The mod gets updated every 2 months, so check the author's Patreon for newer releases.

Replaces the Vinewood Sign with a proper illuminated one: https://www.mixmods.com.br/2021/10/illuminated-vinewood-sign-placa-de-vinewood-iluminada/

• ⚠ Select the PC folder

Replaces the Welcome to Las Venturas Sign with a proper illuminated one: https://www.gtainside.com/en/sanandreas/mods/119340-welcome-las-venturas-sign-remastered-final/

Illuminates the church in Jefferson: https://www.mixmods.com.br/2022/03/ls-lit-church-igreja-com-luzes-acesas/

• ⚠ Extract only the LS Lit Church folder

Makes the donuts around the map more smooth: http://gtainside.com/en/sanandreas/mods/197513-smuff-nut

Replaces the grass textures with HD version: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1kvjGzcxVQCHZlA-WoLE8N2XM52tu1CQm/view

Replaces the night window textures with HD version: https://www.mixmods.com.br/2021/05/hd-night-windows-luzes-noturnas-hd/

Replaces the graffiti textures with HD version: https://www.mixmods.com.br/2022/02/sa-sade-hd-tags-made-with-fat-cap-pichacoes-hd/

• ⚠ Select GTA SA (classic) – Light color

Brings the underwater objects from The Definitive Edition to original game: https://www.mixmods.com.br/2022/06/sa-hd-underwater/

• ⚠ Extract only the HD Underwater folder

Adds variety to pedestrians' appearances: https://www.mixmods.com.br/2021/03/original-peds-vary-peds-originais-variando-pedfuncs/

• ⚠ Select Upscale HD Version
  
• ⚠ Extract only the Original Peds Vary folder

Adds flying insects near lampposts: https://www.mixmods.com.br/2015/09/lamppost-insects-insetos-nas-luzes-dos-postes/

• ⚠ Create a new folder called Lamppost Insects inside modloader folder

Replaces the 2d birds with 3d ones: https://www.mixmods.com.br/2017/10/the-birds-update-passaros-realistas/

• ⚠ Extract only the TheBirdsUpdate folder

Replaces the Moon and road sign textures with HD versions: https://www.mixmods.com.br/2018/09/imfx-improved-fx/

Adds proper controller support to the game: https://gtaforums.com/topic/562765-ginput/

• ⚠ Create a new folder called GInput inside modloader folder and extract the models folder, GInputSA.asi and GInputSA.ini files there

Allows sprinting when carrying heavy weapons such as rifles and RPG: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Cl7cjAh9RE19ejVfLGrT1Xxl22sqrQfp

• ⚠ Extract sprint.asi and sprint.txt into the game folder, where gta_sa.exe is located
  
• ⚠ Extract SA.StoriesSprinting.cs and SA.StoriesSprinting.ini into the cleo folder
  
• ⚠ Create a new folder called Stories Sprinting inside modloader folder and extract the Core folder there
  
• ⚠ Do not extract CustomFat.ifp, CustomMuscular.ifp, and CustomPed.ifp

Adds a proper weapon wheel to the game: https://libertycity.net/files/gta-san-andreas/211490-void-weapon-wheel.html

• ⚠ Extract only the VoidWeaponWheel_1.3 folder

Adds a proper radio wheel to the game: https://libertycity.net/files/gta-san-andreas/212112-void-radio-wheel.html

Makes the drive-by controls behave exactly like in The Definitive Edition: https://libertycity.net/files/gta-san-andreas/215460-modernized-driveby.html

Adds a GPS route on waypoint and mission objectives: https://www.mixmods.com.br/2022/10/sa-gps-redux/

• ⚠ May crash the game while playing the main mission "Life's a Beach"

Adds the ability to zoom out the radar by pressing T: https://www.mixmods.com.br/2020/09/vc-sa-radar-zoom-dar-zoom-no-minimapa/

• ⚠ Select GTA San Andreas
  
• ⚠ Will crash the game when pressed while a sub-mission is active, such as Paramedic or Vigilante missions

Adds a cheat menu that fits the game's interface: https://www.gtagarage.com/mods/show.php?id=16581

• ⚠ Extract cheats.cs into the cleo folder, and cheats.fxt into the cleo_text folder

Many of the mods has configuration files, and may cause issues if you launch the game without configuring them first. Therefore, if you're done installing all the mods listed above, I highly recommend downloading this file[sharemods.com] which contains all configuration files already configured.

• ⚠ Simply extract it into the game folder, where gta_sa.exe is located, replace all files when asked
  
• ⚠ The folder names inside modloader are the default folder names that comes with the mods, so I strongly do not recommend renaming mod folders until after extracting the configuration files

The mouse and keyboard inputs are also configured heavily, which can be downloaded here[sharemods.com].

• ⚠ Simply extract it into C:\Users\(Username)\Documents\GTA San Andreas User Files, replace gta_sa.set when asked

While the goal of the modlist is to fix as many issues with the game, there are still a couple of issues that might affect gameplay, such as crashes caused by certain mods. These are the following known issues.

• ⚠ GPS may crash the game while playing the main mission "Life's a Beach"
  
• ⚠ Radar Zoom will crash the game when pressed while a sub-mission is active, such as Paramedic or Vigilante missions

I would like to thank TJGM for giving me inspiration on making this modlist, after having watched his video regarding a proper definitive edition of the 3D Trilogy games. Maybe in the future I will do seperate modlists for GTA III and Vice City if this gets enough recognition by the community.

Enjoy your proper definitive edition of GTA San Andreas!