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To address a recent security problem, we have released the SA-MP 0.2.2 R3 client. It is available on the Download Page. This is an optional update, although highly recommended. The SA-MP 0.2.2 R3 client works on all SA-MP 0.2.2 servers.

Updates to the SA-MP 0.2.2 server are not required at this time.

Apart from security updates, the 0.2.2 R3 client also fixes some crashes/bugs from previous versions. The following updates have been made:

Removed all SAC code. This fixes a security…

A security-related update of SA-MP 0.2 is now available (SA-MP 0.2X). You can find it on the Download Page. It is recommended that all SA-MP players and server
owners update.

The SA-MP 0.2.2 server list will be discontinued. SA-MP 0.2.2 clients cannot connect to 0.2X servers.

This update includes fixes from 0.2.2 R3 client/server as well as the following:

Fixed insecure handling of private messages.
Fixed packet fragmentation/MTU issue.
Various security updates to the netcode and…

SA-MP 0.3a is released! As usual, the new update is available on the Download Page.

This is the first major SA-MP update since SA-MP 0.2 and there are more features and fixes than can be listed on this page.

Here is a short summary of some of the new features in SA-MP 0.3a:

Up to 500 players per server and up to 2000 vehicles.
New mouse driven scoreboard, chat and other UIs.
Visible vehicle damage and vehicle repairing.
NPC bots that can drive trains, planes and more.
Completely server…

A security and bug fix release of SA-MP (0.3b) is now available on the Download Page.

This release also includes some new features and improvements to SA-MP. Here is a summary:

Updates for players
Important client security updates
Updates and fixes to the SA-MP server browser, including host name lookups for your favorites and samp:// URL handling
Improved player and animation syncing
Chat logging and time-stamping
Files, including screenshots, now save to the GTA San Andreas User Files…

A new SA-MP client and server update is available! SA-MP 0.3c can be found on the Download Page.
SA-MP 0.3c features
A redesigned car license plate system
Particle objects for effects like fire
Includes new and re-worked models like hats and glasses which can be worn
Includes new stunting objects and buildings
Improved vehicle/object surfing
The vehicle engines and lights can now be controlled by the server
You can now passenger drive-by with almost any weapon
Font colour changing in the chat…

SA-MP 0.3d is released! You can find it on the Download Page.
SA-MP 0.3d features
Support for Shoutcast/Icecast audio streams.
Major performance improvements and smoother game-play.
Improvements to sync, including vehicle passengering and motorbikes.
New models, including a replacement mall, hot air balloon, fireman hats.
You can surf on objects attached to moving objects and objects attached to vehicles.
Servers can remove static buildings from the map.
Moving objects can now rotate…

SA-MP 0.3e is released! As usual, the new version is on the Download Page.
SA-MP 0.3e features
Many minor bug fixes including security updates.
Loads of new objects for mapping, including walls and houses.
Servers can now change the textures and colours of objects.
New scripting features for greater control over the game's camera.
New tools make it easier to edit attached objects.
New animation and model for being cuffed/arrested.
Text functions for creating custom signs.
Servers have the…

SA-MP 0.3x is now available! Go to the Download Page to get it.
SA-MP 0.3x features
A new model preview system makes it easier to find player skins, vehicle types, and object models in-game.
The draw distance of objects can be set to any distance, which reduces the pop-in on custom areas.
Improvements to object and material colour changing.
A better synced animation for players carrying objects.
Vehicle friendly fire system for servers that use teams.
Some new hat and hair objects added.
Many…

SA-MP 0.3z is released! You can find it on the Download Page.
SA-MP 0.3z updates
SA-MP 0.3z is mainly a security update for the SA-MP 0.3 branch. We've managed to include a few features and fixes too.
An optional lag compensation mode improves sync accuracy.
New server callbacks allow greater control over the game.
Network statistics functions will make it easier to admin servers.
Fixes range check errors in the server browser.
Fixes problems with mouse control in the game menu.
Many minor…

SA-MP 0.3.7 is released! You can find it on the Download Page.
SA-MP 0.3.7 updates
Over 500 new object IDs added, including stunt objects and land objects.
Interface font size changing.
Some new variations of the San Andreas cop skins.
Server control of the car doors and windows.
The ability to add sirens for unmarked cop cars.
A simple static actor system to more easily create actor NPCs for shops.
Many bug fixes and new scripting features.

Special thanks to Matite and GamerX server…

An important client update (SA-MP 0.3.7-R4) is now available on the Download Page.

There is an exploit in the menu system. A malicious server operator could craft a custom packet which leads to a buffer overflow on the client.
Adds a fix which stops floating checkpoints on objects and vehicle exiting not working on objects while the car is upside down.
Changes the opcode exception handling for vehicle components so it displays the component ID which caused the exception.

This update fixes the…