Forgot password
Enter the email address you used when you joined and we'll send you instructions to reset your password.
If you used Apple or Google to create your account, this process will create a password for your existing account.
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.
Reset password instructions sent. If you have an account with us, you will receive an email within a few minutes.
Something went wrong. Try again or contact support if the problem persists.
Image via Rockstar Games

How to recruit gang members in Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas – Definitive Edition

Blood in, blood out.

Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas - Definitive Edition emphasizes the gangster life. As a result, the player needs to recruit gang members to assist with missions and daily life.

Recommended Videos

The process of recruiting buddies is based on commands such as Up on the D-pad while targeting a gang member (PS4) or aiming at a gang member.

Screenshot by Pro Game Guides

The recruited gang members will follow you if you press Up on the D-Pad while they're with you. The recruiting gang members will remain in their current positions until they are told otherwise by pressing down. The gang can be disbanded by holding Down for a few seconds or simply abandoning them.

Screenshot by Pro Game Guides

Related: How to attract prostitutes in Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas - Definitive Edition

Your homies will shoot at rival gang members and cops in response to an attack on you. In the same way that Sweet, Smoke, and Ryder perform drive-by shootings in the mission Drive-By, they will also participate in drive-by shootings. You shouldn't rely too heavily on your homies because they aren't very reliable. If they draw attention away from CJ, however, they are useful.

According to how many tags CJ has completed, gang members will also carry better weapons. 

CJ's respect level determines the maximum number of recruits. When CJ reaches maximum respect, he can recruit a maximum of seven members. Coaches hold all seven passengers, ambulances hold six, and most cars, boats, and aircraft hold up to four people. 

Don't forget to head over to our Grand Theft Auto Homepage to see the latest news, guides, and content for GTA Definitive Edition.


Pro Game Guides is supported by our audience. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn a small affiliate commission. Learn more about our Affiliate Policy
We have upgraded our commenting platform! Existing comments will be imported over the next few weeks.
Author
Image of Jorge A. Aguilar 'Aggy'
Jorge A. Aguilar 'Aggy'
Aggy has been playing games since he was four years old. He has written for Sportskeeda, GFinity Esports, Dot Esports, Tales, and here at Pro Game Guides. Before becoming the Associate Editor here, he was the Evening Editor, and in the past was the Head of Social for GFinity and the Weekend Editor for Dot Esports. He checks almost every article on Pro Game Guides and runs the Social Media accounts. https://linktr.ee/SirAggy
twitter