

The game was released exclusively on the Rockstar Games Launcher on November 11, 2021. The Definitive Edition lacks the custom soundtrack and photo gallery that were in the original version as well as the expired music tracks as no licenses were renewed. Upon release the game received severe criticism for its visuals, grammatical errors in upscaled textures, poor performance and technical issues. Data miners found that it is based on mobile port of the original, which features numerous bugs, such as always fast pedaling for bicycles. The Definitive Edition release has new visuals with a brand new lighting system, AI upscaled textures, visual improvements and gameplay updates. Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas – The Definitive Edition is part of the Grand Theft Auto: Trilogy - The Definitive Edition, which comes with Grand Theft Auto III – The Definitive Edition and Grand Theft Auto: Vice City – The Definitive Edition bundled.
