4. Full-Out San Andreas Recreation
When it was first announced that Grand Theft Auto V would take place in Los Santos, it was speculated that Rockstar would essentially just be recreating the entirety of San Andreas - Los Santos, San Fierro, and Las Venturas. The announcements of Mount Chiliad's return also contributed to these theories. Rockstar was not reserved when it came to shutting down these rumours. They were quick and clear in specifying that the game would focus solely on Los Santos and its surrounding areas. There would be no return of San Fierro or Las Venturas, nor some random mission bringing you back to Vice City (separate universe - remember?) like the Liberty City mission in San Andreas. The point is, don't throw a hissy fit when you don't see the Las Venturas boulevard with casinos and hotels all over. It's all Los Santos and the areas around it.