Ambitious GTA: San Andreas mod lets you explore Manhunt's Carcer City

The mod replaces San Andreas' map with a new city inspired by the setting of 2003's Manhunt.

Apr. 18, 2026 at 3:08pm

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A new total conversion mod for Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas called GTA: Carcer City allows players to explore a brand new city inspired by the setting of Rockstar's 2003 game Manhunt. The mod replaces the massive map of San Andreas with a single metropolitan area called Carcer City, which is located in the Rust Belt region of the GTA universe's alt-USA. The mod aims to deliver a darker, more immersive tone compared to the typical GTA satire, and includes locations from the original Manhunt game.

Why it matters

This mod represents an ambitious effort by the modding community to expand the world of Grand Theft Auto in new directions, drawing on Rockstar's broader game catalog. By recreating the gritty, industrial setting of Manhunt within the GTA framework, the mod offers players a fresh open-world experience that bridges the gap between Rockstar's two most controversial franchises.

The details

GTA: Carcer City features a new city map inspired by urban centers like Detroit, Cleveland, and Pittsburgh, with a downtown area, shipping port, airport, and historic old town district. The mod is set in 2001 and introduces a brand new storyline that aims for a "dark, immersive tone." The current version available is a demo that allows players to explore the full city and get a taste of the new narrative.

  • GTA: Carcer City is a mod for the 2004 game Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas.
  • The mod is currently available as a playable demo, with no confirmed release date for the full version.

The players

GTA: Carcer City

A total conversion mod for Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas that replaces the game's map with a new city inspired by the setting of Manhunt.

Manhunt

A 2003 action-adventure game developed by Rockstar North and published by Rockstar Games, set in the fictional city of Carcer City.

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What they’re saying

“GTA: Carcer City replaces San Andreas' massive map with a single metropolis, one that is inspired by (and shares the same name as) the city seen in 2003's Manhunt.”

— Rick Lane, Author

What’s next

The mod is currently available as a playable demo, with no confirmed release date for the full version. Fans will have to wait to see if the mod team can complete the ambitious project before the eventual launch of Grand Theft Auto 6.

The takeaway

This mod represents the modding community's efforts to expand the world of Grand Theft Auto in new directions, drawing on Rockstar's broader game catalog. By recreating the gritty, industrial setting of Manhunt within the GTA framework, the mod offers players a fresh open-world experience that bridges the gap between Rockstar's two most controversial franchises.