5 reasons why GTA San Andreas fans loved Bone County

Long before the arid desert areas of Red Dead Redemption, GTA players were able to explore Bone County in San Andreas.

Summary Five reasons why Bone County is a popular location in GTA San Andreas #5 โ€“ Area 69 #4 โ€“ Players now own an airfield #3 โ€“ Various mysteries lurk here #2 โ€“ The beautiful night sky #1 โ€“ The desert is fun to explore

Early in the game, Carl Johnson had to endure the summer heat on the streets. Toward the end, he has to endure the hot, scorching sands of a desert wasteland.



The need for ice packs aside, Bone County has one of the largest tracts of land in all of GTA San Andreas.

While not as flashy as Las Venturas, this region is still popular with GTA fans. It's an open-world experience that encourages players to seek out their surroundings.

From ghost towns to secret military bases, Bone County is certainly not a boring place. There's a lot to do here.

Five reasons why Bone County is a popular location in GTA San Andreas

#5 - Area 69

One of the most recognizable restricted areas in the GTA series is Area 69. It is heavily guarded by the military โ€“ invaders will be shot on the spot. Unlike most restricted areas, however,

Area 69 is important to the story, as during the Black Project stealth mission, GTA players need to retrieve a jetpack from here.



Area 69 is right next to the Verdant Meadows airfield, just south of the abandoned strip. This is convenient for GTA players who want to steal military vehicles like the mighty Rhino tank. All they have to do is save at the airfield, storm the base and head back to the garages.

There are also several useful pickups here, such as the carbine rifle and combat shotgun. GTA players can also find thermal and night vision goggles. They are particularly useful for stealth purposes.

#4 โ€“ Players now own an airfield

5 reasons why GTA San Andreas fans loved Bone County

Federal agent Mike Toreno has the GTA player buy this property for $80.000. Not only does it allow players to save progress, but it also stores multiple vehicles at the same time.

Even better, it also spawns different flying vehicles like Hydra and Leviathan. These spawns depend on completing certain quests.

The airfield also houses the flight school. While it can be difficult trying to get all the gold medals, GTA players will be rewarded with a Hunter. It is a great vehicle for surveillance missions thanks to its firepower.

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Bone County is the perfect place to practice flying as it offers a wide open space.

#3 โ€“ Various mysteries lurk here

5 reasons why GTA San Andreas fans loved Bone County

As in the countryside, there are several unsolved mysteries regarding the desert landscape. For example, GTA players can find a mass grave full of body bags.



Creepy ghost towns like Las Brujas are also subject to unproven myths. Without any answers, only questions remain about these locations.

Bone County is a vast area to explore. As a result, GTA players can search every nook and cranny to uncover hidden secrets.

Last but not least, there's the aforementioned Area 69. Many conspiracy theorists argue for the existence of aliens within the GTA universe. Bone County just adds fuel to the fire, especially in places like the Lil' Probe Inn and Big Ear.

#2 โ€“ The beautiful night sky

5 reasons why GTA San Andreas fans loved Bone County
Bone County is instantly recognizable by its purple night skies (

GTA San Andreas uses several unique skylines for each location. Los Santos uses afternoon orange hues, while San Fierro has a light blue color scheme. Bone County (along with Las Venturas) has a characteristic purple sky, which can be seen in the late afternoon.

It's a stunning look, to say the least.

There's nothing quite like experiencing the night sky for the first time. One of the main strengths of GTA San Andreas is that each location is different. Bone County is even more recognizable because of this aesthetic feature.

#1 โ€“ The desert is fun to explore

5 reasons why GTA San Andreas fans loved Bone County

Bone County may not be as populated as other locations, but it offers plenty of distractions for GTA players. From a hunter quarry to a large oil field, Rockstar Games has done its research to make the desert more realistic.



The map strikes the right balance with landmarks and a large but not too large size.

El Castillo del Diablo is a prominent landscape in Bone County. These rock formations are visible from several kilometers away. GTA players will visit it from time to time, like in the Interdiction and High Noon missions.

They're sure to remember the time they killed Eddie Pulaski here.

With the use of a jetpack, GTA players can explore the area much more easily. It was the first time in the GTA series where players really felt like they could control the skies.

Thanks to the jetpack, climbing the mountainside was no longer a difficult task. Exploring this desert is now an enjoyable pastime.

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Note: This article reflects the writer's personal views.

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