I Tried Running From Every Mission in GTA San Andreas!

Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas is a game built around freedom. You can drive anywhere, punch anyone, and completely ignore the rules. But what if you took that to the extreme? What if, instead of completing missions, you ran away from them? That’s exactly what I tried—running from every mission in GTA San Andreas.

What Happens When You Run From Missions?

When you start a mission in San Andreas, the game usually sets boundaries: you’re told to follow a character, steal a car, or reach a location. But CJ being CJ, you can just turn around and say, “Nah, not today.”

Here’s what happens depending on the mission:

1. Mission Failures Everywhere
• Most missions have conditions like “Stay with Ryder” or “Don’t abandon Sweet.” The moment you walk too far away, you get the red text: MISSION FAILED.
• Sometimes it’s instant, sometimes the game gives you a warning like “Stay with the gang!” before ending it.
2. Some Missions Trap You
• Certain story missions lock you into a cutscene or area. Try to run away, and you’ll either hit an invisible wall or the mission forces you back into place. The game really doesn’t want you bailing on the big moments.
3. Funny Glitches Happen
• In a few missions, if you run far enough or take a weird route, the game doesn’t fail you right away. Characters might freeze, cars despawn, or enemies just stand still waiting for you. It’s like you broke their script.
4. You Can Waste a Lot of Time
• Some missions let you wander for a while before failing. That means you can technically “free roam” with the mission active, but you’ll eventually lose progress. Imagine exploring for 20 minutes only to get the big red FAILED screen. Brutal.

WhyIt’s So Fun to Try

Running from missions isn’t how the game was meant to be played, but that’s exactly what makes it hilarious. GTA San Andreas gives you freedom, but it also constantly nudges you back to the story. By ignoring it, you get a mix of comedy, frustration, and some surprising glitches.

It also shows how tightly connected the missions are to the story. Without them, CJ never grows, the map doesn’t fully unlock, and you’re basically stuck in Los Santos forever.

Final Verdict

So, what happens if you try running from every mission in GTA San Andreas?

• You’ll fail almost everything.
• You’ll see some funny bugs.
• And you’ll realize just how important the missions really are.

San Andreas is at its best when you balance chaos with progress. Running away might be fun for a laugh, but sooner or later, you’ll be picking up that mission marker again.