GTA: San Andreas has stunned modern gamers with its jetpack, which is now free

The gaming industry has changed significantly in recent years, and some players have become accustomed to accessing exciting content directly through donations. Against this backdrop, the iconic GTA: San Andreas unexpectedly surprised a younger generation of gamers accustomed to microtransactions.

An online user named Playful-Vegetable-15 shared a story about a conversation with his nephew, during which he reminisced about the so-called golden age of the series. He described how he spent hours in front of a CRT TV, armed with a sheet of cheat codes, unlocking weapons, ammo, and even a jetpack without any restrictions. For him, this was part of the gameplay and a special magic of exploration.

The nephew's reaction was indicative of the new generation. The child was genuinely interested in the price he had to pay for such a powerful item. This question clearly demonstrated how deeply ingrained the idea is that valuable features and pleasure in games must be purchased with real money. The story made the author nostalgic for the times when secrets had to be found and discovered, rather than paid for with a bank card.