Initially released on October 26, 2004, Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas is the fifth mainline iteration of the Grand Theft Auto series. It sees players make their mark on the cities of Los Santos, San Fierro and Las Venturas, stepping into the shoes of protagonist Carl Johnson as he reunites with the Grove Street Families and battles back the rival street gangs threatening his home.

This walkthrough will show you how to accomplish everything in the game, whether that's conquering its over 100 story missions, trying out its various side activities or finding all of its collectables. Please note, this guide includes an update for the GTA: The Trilogy - Definitive Edition release for Xbox, PC, and PS5.

Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas Walkthrough

IGN's Walkthrough Section for Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas will give you the tips and tricks you need to beat every single one of the game's 105 missions.

• Los Santos
• Whetstone, Flint County, Red County
• San Fierro
• Tierra Robada, Redbone County
• Las Venturas
• Return to Los Santos

Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas Beginner's Guide

Coming into Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas for the first time? IGN's Beginner's Guide Section has all the tips, tricks and guides you need to ensure your visits to Los Santos, San Fierro and Las Venturas aren't overwhelming.

• Beginner's Guide - Basics and Features
• Tips and Tricks
• Tips: Things the Game Doesn't Tell You
• Horse Betting: How to Win Big
• Controls

Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas Cheats

Want to make every pedestrian in San Andreas chase you with rocket launchers? Or, perhaps you're more interested in the idea of spawning a military jet with heat-seeking missiles?

Whatever you're looking for, IGN's complete list of Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas cheat codes will let you create all the chaotic, bizarre and outlandish scenarios your heart desires. Below, you'll find all the cheat codes available for the PC, PlayStation, Xbox and Nintendo Switch versions of the game.

• Cheat Codes and Secrets - All Platforms
• PlayStation Cheat Codes and Secrets
• Xbox Cheat Codes and Secrets
• Nintendo Switch Cheat Codes and Secrets
• PC Cheat Codes and Secrets

Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas Side Missions

Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas is packed with plenty of side content to keep you busy, and IGN's Side Missions guide is here to help you ace it all. Whether you need help bashing through a brutal vehicle mission or can't seem to track down an Exports and Imports vehicle, there should be a guide here to help.

• Asset Missions
• Race Tournaments
• Stadium Arena Missions
• Vehicle Missions Home Page
• Exports and Imports Missions
• Pimping Missions
• Burglar Missions
• Challenges
• Schools
• Activities and Games

Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas How-To Guides

Have burning questions that you want answered? IGN's Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas How-To Guides Section seeks to provide some helpful breakdowns of the game's trickier aspects. Below, you'll find a range of guides that help you do everything from recruiting gang members to finding jetpacks.

• How to Lose Weight, Gain Muscle and Enhance Stamina
• How to Swim Underwater
• How to Increase Lung Capacity
• How to Recruit Gang Members
• How to Find and Fly a Hydra
• How to Find the Jetpack
• How to Get a Girlfriend
• How to Make Money Quickly
• How to Find Every Special Weapon
• How to Find and Get the Spray Can
• How to Remove Brass Knuckles
• How to Fast-Travel
• How to Increase Health

Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas Collectibles

There's a lot of collectibles scattered around the world of Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas and tracking them down can be a nuisance. If you're looking for some help uncover a hard-to-find trinket, IGN's Collectibles Guide is here to help. Below you'll find comprehensive breakdowns of how to snag every hidden secret in the game.

• Tags
• Oysters
• Horseshoes
• Snapshots
• Unique Jumps

Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas Weapons and Vehicles

Looking for a specific weapon or vehicle? Well, don't forget to check out our complete guides on every weapon and vehicle in Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas.

• All Weapons and Tools
• All Vehicles
• All Special Vehicles
• Best Weapons
• Best Vehicles