The re-release of GTA: San Andreas - Definitive Edition includes completely redrawn character and vehicle models, improved textures of objects, buildings and the environment, updated lighting, detailed shadows and effects, as well as many other improvements, including animations and screen resolution. As in the original game, you will play as a protagonist named Carl Johnson, aka CJ.

　　The events begin in 1992. Carl arrives at his mother's funeral, where he is met by both old and new friends, including siblings Sweet and Kendle, the latter's boyfriend named Caesar Vialpando, as well as Ryder and Big Smoke. The hometown of Grove Street is mired in violence and a drug problem. Adding to the problems are the opposing factions represented by the Ballas and Vagos, who have seized influence over the city, but the corrupt cops Tenpenny and Pulaski pose a particular danger.

　　The re-release of GTA San Andreas takes place in the state corresponding to the name of the game, which consists of three large cities: Los Santos, San Fierro and Las Venturas. All megacities are prototypes of real-life cities and differ in architecture, residents, groups, etc. Carl Johnson is able to jump, squat, climb, jump over fences and swim.

　　You can steal absolutely any vehicle in the game, be it a bicycle, motorcycle, car, truck, police car, boat, plane, etc. There are special types of transport, for example, a monster truck. The remake of GTA San Andreas introduced role-playing elements. For example, you can go to the gym to improve parameters such as strength, endurance, weight, lung capacity, etc. RPG mechanics also touched on driving and shooting skills.

　　You can learn different fighting styles and change clothes by purchasing them from different stores such as Binco, Underground, Victim, etc. As the story progresses, the hero can meet 6 different girls, including Denise Robinson, Michelle Kens, Millie Perkins, Katie Zhang, etc. To go on a date with each, you need to fulfill a number of their conditions. All girls bring various bonuses and have an impact on the gameplay. Compared to previous parts, the number of secondary activities has increased. For example, you can photograph landmarks, draw graffiti, and much more.