Over the course of GTA San Andreas' development cycle, the game's map has undergone major revisions.
Summary Five significant differences from the GTA San Andreas beta map 5) There was no Bayside Marina 4) San Fierro originally had more parks and beaches 3) Rodeo had a different road layout in Los Santos 2) Las Venturas had a different name 1) There are fewer piers in San Fierro, not to mention the lack of rocksInterestingly, players can access the beta map through Mike Toreon's ranch and Lil' Probe Inn. It serves as nothing more than an Easter egg as it supposedly marks locations for UFO sightings. Despite the blurry composition, it works as a useful tool for historical purposes.
There are a few more beta maps in the game, which are hidden in plain sight. For example, there is a high quality beta map of San Fierro. It is located inside the driving school in Doherty. There are also racing tournament maps in Los Santos, which apparently use pre-release maps of the area.
Five significant differences with the GTA San Andreas beta map
5) There was no Bayside Marina
Immediately, GTA San Andreas players will notice that something is missing from the beta map. The Bayside Marina has completely disappeared, leaving only the highway behind. Instead, there is a large island off the coast of San Fierro. Given its location, chances are there were plans for a GTA-style Alcatraz.
Players have already theorized that Bayside was a last-minute addition to GTA San Andreas. Aside from the boat school, there's nothing else of note here. No major missions take place, nor are there any shops to visit.
Originally, there was a quest taking place in Bayside known as The Truth Is Out There. Players must save The Truth before federal agents capture him. However, the mission was scrapped on its final release.
4) San Fierro originally had more parks and beaches
According to the GTA San Andreas beta map, San Fierro was missing several neighborhoods. Most of these areas are patches of grassy land with occasional trees and shrubs.
For example, Juniper Hollow was a strip of green land rather than a residential neighborhood. Notably, this is where Katie Zhan, one of CJ's many girlfriends in the game, lives. The Queens district was also a huge park, apparently based on the real-life Golden Gate Park.
Related: The 5 Fastest Muscle Cars in GTA Online in 2021Near the Palisades neighborhood there was a larger beach. He went down to the south bridge. In the final release of GTA San Andreas, sandy areas were reduced to thinner lanes.
3) Rodeo had a different road layout in Los Santos
Racing tournament maps in GTA San Andreas are quite interesting. They seem to be using beta versions of the map. Most routes do not line up properly with in-game locations.
This is most prominent with Rodeo. Originally, Rodeo had completely different routes. There was an unused racetrack map where there was a single road before it became curved in the final product. Some buildings were also missing from the beta.
GTA San Andreas players can try Backroad Wanderer street racing to see the small differences. The unused map had a completely different layout, while the used one had minor changes.
2) Las Venturas had a different name
GTA San Andreas mobile players should take a look at the background map. They will find the name Las Venturra on the map, suggesting it was the original name. There is also a pedestrian mentioning Las Venturra.
Unfortunately, not much else is known about Las Venturas in the beta map. The only screenshots available are low quality images. They're too blurry to make out any significant detail, especially with the desert.
As it is, there's not much you can say, unless a
1) There are fewer piers in San Fierro, not to mention the lack of rocks
In the beta map, there was only a single dock to the left of Pier 69. However, the final version of the game added three more docks. They are copied and pasted from one another with little to no variation. Ultimately, it serves no purpose.
It should be noted that nearby rock formations are missing from the beta map. The final version of GTA San Andreas has a specific use for them. Players learn to swim through rock formations in the Amphibious Assault mission.
Either way, it serves as a useful tutorial for players who haven't learned to swim yet. GTA San Andreas players can also work on their lung capacity here.
Note: This article reflects the writer's personal views.
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