Rockstar 'fixed' this glitch — then the Steam version brought it back by accident.
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Rockstar 'fixed' this glitch — then the Steam version brought it back by accident.

The PS2 Greatest Hits, Xbox Platinum Hits, and PC 1.1 versions of San Andreas added a sanity check to prevent the Type 1 Territory Glitch. However, the Steam release was based on the original unpatched PC version, so it shipped without the fix — meaning PC players who bought the game years later got a buggier experience than those with physical copies. Types 2-4 of the glitch still work in all versions regardless.

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The full story

The gang territory map where the infamous glitch wreaked havoc — still broken on Steam years later.
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The gang territory map where the infamous glitch wreaked havoc — still broken on Steam years later.

PC zone data showing the Type 1 fix that Steam inexplicably skipped — digital buyers got shafted.
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PC zone data showing the Type 1 fix that Steam inexplicably skipped — digital buyers got shafted.

PS2's patched zones proving Greatest Hits actually got the love Steam never did.
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PS2's patched zones proving Greatest Hits actually got the love Steam never did.

Gang warfare in action — Types 2-4 of the glitch laugh at every patch ever made.
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Gang warfare in action — Types 2-4 of the glitch laugh at every patch ever made.

Varrio rolling deep — the remaining glitch types don't care what version you own.
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Varrio rolling deep — the remaining glitch types don't care what version you own.

Rifa bringing the chaos — Rockstar's half-measure fix left plenty of broken toys to play with.
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Rifa bringing the chaos — Rockstar's half-measure fix left plenty of broken toys to play with.

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