Modern digital versions of the game are often considered inferior due to several "updates" that actually degraded the experience:
C:\Program Files\Rockstar Games\Grand Theft Auto San Andreas Step 2: Download and Run the Downgrader Tool gta sa downgrade to 1.0
Note: The definitive edition (GTA: The Trilogy – The Definitive Edition) built on Unreal Engine 4 cannot be downgraded using this method. This guide applies strictly to the classic RenderWare engine versions. Step-by-Step Downgrade Tutorial Modern digital versions of the game are often
C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\Grand Theft Auto San Andreas gta sa downgrade to 1.0