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Multiplayer is a feature in Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas.
Description[]
Multiplayer mode consists of two players: one is main protagonist Carl Johnson, while the second player controls a generic pedestrian. The feature is present in the PlayStation 2 and Xbox versions of the game, but it was removed in the PC and mobile versions. As the Xbox 360 port and The Definitive Edition are based on the mobile port, those versions do not have this mode. However, it was re-added in the PlayStation 3 port, despite also being based on the mobile port, though Player 2 is unable to select a skin in this version, and is stuck with the default one.
This mode also boasts unique features. Pressing 
(on PlayStation) or 
(on Xbox) while standing still near the other player enables a potential kiss between the players. Player 2 can kiss CJ regardless of their character's gender. Also, when both players enter a vehicle, the one in the passenger seat will be able to shoot freely, provided they have a Micro SMG, Tec-9, or MP5. The passenger can also use the gun on a Police Maverick, and it even has a unique crosshair. Also, the default camera angle will be a bird's eye view, but both players may press 
to zoom in on their character in third-person mode.
Modes[]
There are two multiplayer modes available throughout the game. They can be activated by approaching any of two icons scattered around San Andreas.
Rampage[]
Rampage Mode (marked by a skull) is similar to the Rampages in the other Grand Theft Auto games, in which two players are given a single weapon with unlimited ammo and have to kill a specified amount of people within a time limit.
| # | Image | Location | Map |
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Pershing Square, Los Santos | 
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Montgomery, Red County | 
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Chinatown, San Fierro | 
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Las Payasadas, Bone County | 
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The Camel's Toe, Las Venturas | 
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Free Roam[]
Free Roam (marked by two red figurines) allows both players to roam around San Andreas freely, hence the name. There is no time limit in free roam. Players can also initiate multiplayer with any of CJ's girlfriends (providing the girlfriends are dating CJ and are home), meaning that Player 2 can also control Denise Robinson, Helena Wankstein, Michelle Cannes, Katie Zhan, Barbara Schternvart and Millie Perkins.
| # | Image | Location | Map |
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Idlewood, Los Santos | 
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Dillimore, Red County | 
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Garcia, San Fierro | 
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El Quebrados, Tierra Robada | 
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Royal Casino, Las Venturas | 
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Player 2 Character Selection[]
In all rampages, Player 2's model will always be the generic Black Female Young Prostitute ("BFYPRO") pedestrian model. However, in free roam mode, Player 2 can choose from several random pedestrian models, depending on the location and theme of the environment. These skins can be selected:
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| BFYPRO | FAM2 | WMOPREA | BALLAS1 | LAPD1 | FAM1 |
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| SFR1 | SFR2 | WFYLG | SBFYSTR | SWFYSTR | SFFD1 |
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| Las Venturas | |||||
| WFYSEX | VIMYELV | LVEMT1 | VWFYST1 | VWMOTR1 | LVFD1 |
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| Countryside/Desert | |||||
| CWFYHB | CWMOHB1 | CWMYHB1 | CWMYFR | DSHER | CWFYFR1 |
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| Girlfriends | |||||
| GANGRL3 | CROGRL3 | NURGRL3 | MECGRL3 | GUNGRL3 | COPGRL3 |
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Limitations[]
- Player 2 cannot do the following:
- Pause the game.
- Change radio stations.
- Honk a horn, even if Player 2 is driving (this happens even if Player 1 is not in the vehicle).
- Regain health; vending machines do not work in co-op, whilst food vendors and ambulances only heal Player 1.
- Input cheats. However, once Player 1 does so, the effect of the cheat will also apply to Player 2. However, the "health/armor/money" cheat does not work for Player 2. The jetpack cheat also doesn't work for Player 2, but Player 1 can fix this simply by entering the cheat twice.
- Players cannot enter interiors.
- Activies such as Dancing, Pool, Basketball, Vigilante, Blood Bowl, etc. are unplayable.
- Weapon aiming is significantly downgraded.
- The Chainsaw, Sniper Rifle, Rocket Launcher and Parachute are omitted.
- Player 2 runs much slower than CJ. When playing as a woman, their sprinting is actually slower than CJ's jogging.
- Players cannot access the map on the pause menu, and thus cannot track their location or set waypoints. Moreover, blips do not appear on the map.
- Pay 'n' Spray, Michelle's Auto Repair, Welding & Weddings, and Eightballs Autoyard do not function.
- Garages won't open, meaning that players cannot access saved vehicles, nor can they save new vehicles they have acquired (vehicles always despawn when the session ends).
- Due to the lack of a split screen, both players must stay within a certain distance of each other. If they are too far apart, the session will end. Also for this reason, the two players cannot enter seperate vehicles.
Oversights[]
- Players can open Gaydar Station's front door.
- Player 2 never talks or even makes pain sounds when hurt.
- If Player 2 hijacks a Sea Sparrow with Player 1 in it, Player 1 will fall to the bottom of the water. They will be able to walk around underwater without a breath meter.
- If Player 2 equips a heavy weapon (a weapon that players cannot sprint with), their body model goes out of proportion. This is especially obvious with female characters.
- If Player 2 drives a vehicle and Player 1 rides shotgun, then Player 2 leaving and re-entering the vehicle will mute the radio. To fix this, both players must exit and re-enter the vehicle.
- If either player holds the kiss button and then uses
to turn the camera, their character will simply rotate without moving, instead of moving their feet to turn like CJ would in singleplayer. - If both players are on a boat and they share a kiss, then the player that initiated the kiss will fall through the bottom of the boat and appear on the seafloor below the boat. They will be able to walk around at the bottom of the sea without a breath meter.
- There is a glitch that causes CJ to be able to run around without his head. To exploit this glitch, start a multiplayer session, and make sure Player 2 has a katana. Have Player 2 hit CJ from behind with the katana, which will decapitate CJ and terminate the multiplayer session. CJ will then have no head after respawning; his neck will gush blood endlessly and he will be unable to talk in gameplay. This effect will remain for the rest of the singleplayer session, except for cutscenes. If the game is saved, this effect persists.
to turn the camera, their character will simply rotate without moving, instead of moving their feet to turn like CJ would in singleplayer.Trivia[]
- When having a wanted level of at least three stars, the Police Maverick always shoots Player 1.
- If a vehicle has more than two seats, the passenger can use any seat, not just the passenger seat.
- If Player 2 takes any money, the money will go to Player 1. However, Player 2 cannot take money from any assets. The money will simply be lost if picked up by them.
- It is possible to play online when using the PlayStation 4 version of the game. In order to do this, a party must be started, after which a friend must be invited. A shared play must be started, then the option to play a game with the other player must be selected. A slow internet connection may compromise this, though.