Forced into exile, CJ embarks on an epic journey across the state to clear his name and rescue his brother:
In 1992, 24-year-old returns to his hometown of Los Santos after spending five years in Liberty City. His homecoming is triggered by the tragic murder of his mother, Beverly, who was killed in a drive-by shooting intended for his brother, Sweet. The Return to Grove Street Forced into exile, CJ embarks on an epic
: CJ moves to the neon-lit desert city (based on Las Vegas), where he helps plan an ambitious heist on the Caligula's Palace casino and eventually gains government protection by performing clandestine tasks for Mike Toreno, an undercover agent. The Final Showdown The Final Showdown : In this fictionalized San
: In this fictionalized San Francisco, CJ establishes a garage business and works with local triads to dismantle the "Loco Syndicate," the drug supply chain fueling Big Smoke's empire. Forced into exile