Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas

GTA San Andreas is a landmark open-world action-adventure from Rockstar North, originally released in 2004 as the fifth main entry in the Grand Theft Auto series. Set in the sprawling fictional state of San Andreas in 1992, it follows Carl "CJ" Johnson, who returns home after his mother's murder and is pulled back into the streets he left behind. As CJ, you work to rebuild your struggling street gang, reconnect with family and allies, and push back against corrupt authorities and rival criminals. The game is famous for its enormous scope, spanning three distinct cities, open countryside, deserts and mountains, all connected into one seamless map. Between story missions you can drive, fly, swim, customize your character, take on side activities and explore at your own pace. With its memorable characters, biting satire and freedom to roam, GTA San Andreas helped define the modern open-world genre and remains a beloved chapter in the franchise. It is a sprawling, story-rich crime epic that still rewards exploration today.