This file contains all the English text displayed in the game (menu text, subtitles, mission names, radio station names). Modders often edit this file to change car names, fix script typos, or translate the game.
: Hidden text suggested players could originally buy Molotov cocktails directly from gas pumps for $50. The feature was scrapped, but the text survived, documenting a discarded gameplay mechanic where CJ would even "give the finger" as a temporary animation during the purchase. Echoes of the Beta
: Players with non-English versions of the game sometimes replace their local american.gxt to play the game in English. The GTA Place Finding a Replacement
: Certain total conversion mods or script fixes require the original 1.0 version of the text file to function correctly without crashing. Language Fixes
Because the original file is often cited for having broken subtitles or missing dialogue for certain phone calls, community-made "Enhanced" versions are popular.