5 deep cut GTA San Andreas facts only true players might know about

GTA San Andreas is full of facts and secrets that players continue to find to date. Except for the main storyline, the other features in the game are non-linear and are often hidden from direct perception. However, eagle-eyed players can find them with little observation. Some of the features are also region-specific and require you to progress through the story to discover them.

This article lists five deep-cut GTA San Andreas facts that you may never have known before.

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5 well-hidden GTA San Andreas facts that you should know in 2025

1) Loan sharks can chase you

CJ can get into debt in San Andreas (Image via Rockstar Games)

You may already know that CJ can gamble in various casinos across Las Venturas. However, one tiny detail found rarely is that the GTA San Andreas protagonist can go bankrupt and into debt while gambling.

If you reach his financial stage, loan sharks will appear in free-roam and try to kill you. The process continues until you clear the debt.

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2) Gang warfare can delay the finale

Gang warfare is an integral part of the GTA San Andreas map and can directly impact the gameplay progress. The activity unlocks after the Doberman mission, and CJ is tasked to capture as much area from the 57 gang territories.

However, if you fail to capture and defend 20 territories by the time you finish the Los Desperados mission, the finale will not be unlocked. Sweet will also repeatedly call you to complete the task as soon as possible.

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3) CJ’s girlfriends can offer extra features

While dating girlfriends in GTA San Andreas may seem like a chore, Rockstar has hidden secret benefits that the girls can offer. They are as follows:

• Denise Robinson - Dark Green Hustler, Pimp outfit
• Millie Perkins - Pink Club car
• Helena Wankstein - Weapons, Bandito car, rural clothes
• Katie Zhan - CJ keeps all weapons after dying, White Romero, Medic Uniform
• Michelle Cannes: Free respray at Michelle's Auto Repair, Monster Truck, Racing Suit
• Barbara Schternvart - CJ keeps all weapons after arrest, Ranger car, Police Uniform

If you did not know about these benefits before, you should replay GTA San Andreas.

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4) CJ can gain special ability

Fire damage is one of the most annoying things in San Andreas and also one of the worst ways to die. However, CJ can become fireproof by completing the Firefighter side mission. It is available right from the beginning, and you should complete all 12 levels as early as possible.

Once you become fire-immune, the game becomes considerably easier. CJ can walk straight into the fire without taking a single ounce of damage. While he can still take damage from blasts, becoming fireproof is better than nothing.

Also read: 5 reasons to play GTA San Andreas on mobile in 2025

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5) NPCs are highly interactive

San Andreas NPCs do more than fill the void (Image via Rockstar Games)

Many players don’t realize that NPCs in GTA San Andreas can do more than just roam here and there. CJ can recruit friendly gang members for various missions. Simply point a gun at them and press the required button to hire them.

Moreover, if you point a camera toward the NPCs, some of them will pose for you. This is a very wholesome detail that you should try on your own.

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Edited by Ripunjay Gaba