Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas - The Definitive Editionis out now, givingGTAfans the chance to relive one of the most beloved games in the franchise with revamped graphics and aGTA 5-style control scheme. Rockstar Games has keptGrand Theft Auto: San Andreas - The Definitive Editionand the rest of theGTA Trilogymostly underwraps since its announcement, which meant that fans are having to learn a lot about the games by actually playing them.
This means that fans are just now discovering thatGrand Theft Auto: San Andreas - The Definitive Editionis missing the co-op/multiplayer mode from the originalSan Andreasgame. As some may recall, the originalGrand Theft Auto: San Andreashad a secret co-op mode that fans could trigger by going to a special icon not far from CJ’s house at Grove Street. If players had a second controller and a second player handy, the second player could choose from a variety ofGTA San Andreascharacters and then they could wreak havoc on the open world together.
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Does GTA San Andreas Definitive Edition Have Multiplayer?
Unfortunately, this mode has been removed in this new version of the game, meaningGTA San Andreas Definitive Editiondoes not have co-op or multiplayer of any kind. If players go to the spot where the co-op activation icon is supposed to be, they’ll find nothing. This may not be all that surprising since themobile port ofSan Andreasremoved co-op as well, but it’s still likely disappointing to some players who were hoping for some nostalgic co-op action.
Rockstar Games has not offered an explanation as to why co-op is missing inGrand Theft Auto: San Andreas - The Definitive Edition, but it’s possible that it has something to do with the new engine or the fact that it’s more graphically-intensive than the original.GTA: San Andreas Definitive Edition’s graphicsare quite the leap forward when compared to the original release, and that could play a role.
The lack of co-op isn’t the only way thatGrand Theft Auto: San Andreas - The Definitive Editiondiffers from the original game. Fans will also notice that there have been changes to theSan Andreasradio stations, as well as the radio stations inGrand Theft Auto 3andGrand Theft Auto: Vice City. There are some subtle other changes as well, like the addition of aRed Dead Redemption 2easter eggthat players can spot early on inSan Andreas. It’s possible there are even more changes for fans to discover, which will likely come to light as more people get their hands on the game.
Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy - The Definitive Editionis out now for PC, PS4, PS5, Switch, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X with mobile versions also in development.
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